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Counseling & Coaching

Trauma-informed counseling with EMDR, ART, CBT, and Neurofeedback guiding you from pain to resilience, as well as professional coaching to help maximize your leadership impact.

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Your path to hope and healing

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Meet the Founders

Learn more about Leah and Rob, the visionaries behind Elios.

  • Leah Harter has been a licensed counselor in private practice since 2000, specializing in trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, relationships, and women’s issues.

    She is certified in EMDR and a Master Practitioner of Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), evidence-based approaches that promote rapid healing from trauma and distress.

    In addition to counseling, Leah supervises emerging therapists and has taught psychology at Westminster College and Messiah University

    She also leads workshops on topics such as depression, anxiety prevention, stress management, and healthy relationships.

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  • Rob Harter is an executive leader with over 30 years of experience building and guiding mission-driven organizations.

    He is a certified professional coach, nonprofit consultant, certified Enneagram instructor, and Neurofeedback technician who helps leaders create strategies to grow their organizations and optimize their impact.

    Rob hosts the Nonprofit Leadership Podcast, was part of Harvard Business School’s “Young American Leaders Program” and has been recognized with multiple community awards for his service.

    He is also a frequent speaker, facilitator, trainer, and coach for both nonprofit and private-sector leaders.

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Who we are

Elios Counseling and Coaching is a Utah-based mental health and coaching practice dedicated to helping individuals achieve emotional wellness and personal growth. We seek to provide a safe place to find hope and healing.

Our team provides professional, evidence-based counseling and coaching services, specializing in advanced modalities such as Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Neurofeedback (ILF).

  • We specialize in supporting individuals who are working through trauma, grief, anxiety, and other life challenges. Trauma-informed care is at the heart of what we do, and we use advanced, evidence-based modalities to help clients process painful experiences and build healthier patterns of thought, emotion, and behavior. Our approach blends clinical excellence with compassionate support, offering a safe and respectful space where clients can heal, grow, and thrive.

    Rooted in values of integrity, hope, and compassion, our philosophy is focused on the whole-person, attending to mind, body, and spirit. Our practice is inclusive and honors the unique beliefs, backgrounds, and needs of every client.

  • We believe in the possibility of change and renewal, which fosters hope. Just as the name Elios conveys, we strive to bring light and clarity to the lives of those we serve.

  • We practice with honesty, professionalism, and transparency, ensuring our clients feel safe, respected, and supported in every step of their journey.

  • We meet each client with empathy and understanding, recognizing that every individual’s path to healing is unique.

  • We recognize that true healing engages the mind, body, and spirit. Our whole-person approach supports not only symptom relief but also personal growth, resilience, and long-term well-being.

  • We are committed to clinical expertise and professional excellence, using proven modalities such as EMDR, ART, CBT, and Neurofeedback to deliver high-quality care tailored to each client’s needs.

  • We honor diverse beliefs, cultures, and backgrounds, creating a welcoming space where every person feels valued and cared for.

  • The name Elios is derived from the Greek word for sun and is also connected to themes of strength and vitality. Just as the sun brings light and renewal, Elios Counseling and Coaching seeks to guide clients out of the shadows of pain and struggle into greater clarity, strength, and resilience. The name reflects both vitality and transformation—qualities central to recovery and growth.

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  • Counseling

    “Leah listened and asked the right questions that led me to understand my own problem better.  She did not feed me solutions or strategies – she helped me find them on my own and offered me tools to live a calmer and more stress-free life.  I could not recommend Leah more.”







    - Anonymous Client

  • Counseling

    “Leah has a very unique way of meeting the client where they are in their struggle. Through thoughtful questioning, she helps the person self-discover the issue and then work on it together to find tools and methods for resolution. Leah never tells you what's wrong, and by helping you surface the issue with her help, she provides better ownership and accountability on the clients's part. She is amazing and extremely professional. I owe a lot to Leah for how I am addressing issues in my life.”



    - Anonymous Client

  • Coaching

    "Thank you Dr. Rob for your coaching these past 3 years! Dr. Rob has changed the course of our organization for the better because of his guidance, expertise, and his gift for developing leaders.“








    - Nick Gonzalez, Leadership Coaching client

  • Leadership Mastermind Group

    “My expectations were actually exceeded. The homework was really thought-provoking and challenged me to apply skills that I regularly use as a professional leader to my own growth and development, which was harder than I expected BUT oh so beneficial. The (mastermind) cohort was made up of some amazing people. The sessions and additional networking has connected me with professionals that I will no doubt continue to connect with for years to come!”

    -Brooke McKenna, Mastermind Group participant

  • Leadership

    Dr. Rob Harter is an absolute powerhouse. He’s one of the most respected voices in the nonprofit sector, and he’s a walking encyclopedia of fundraising, board dynamics, and strategic leadership. From building high-performance boards to crafting sustainable revenue models and strengthening organizational culture, he’s been deep in the trenches, taught what works, and helped countless organizations transform. When it comes to truly connecting with donors, engaging leadership, and creating lasting impact, Rob doesn’t just know a little… he’s the real deal.

    -Athena Williamson, Nonprofit Leader

  • Podcast

    “I so enjoyed my time on Dr. Harter’s Nonprofit Podcast. He is a thoughtful, personable host who asked smart questions and clearly cares about the health of the nonprofit sector and its leaders. I appreciated the opportunity to be on the show and hope our message about Spark Good will inspire others to know that small actions lead to big impact.”





    - Julie Gehrki, VP of Philanthropy at Walmart

  • Counseling

    “Finding Leah was one of the best things that has happened to me. I had been carrying trauma for 19 years without resolve. She guided me through therapy techniques that allowed me to reframe my experiences and thoughts about it. That trauma is no longer part of my everyday life and I feel so much lighter and finally at peace.”

    - Anonymous Client

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