Dr. Elisa A. Niles, PhD., LMHC-S, NCC, CCTP, CCMHC RPT-S,

Current Positions: Clinical Director, Southwest Florida Counseling Center, Adjunct Faculty at Liberty University and Hodges University

Licenses/Certifications: LMHC, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, Prepare Enrich Facilitator, Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, Board Certified Counselor, Board Certified Clinical Mental Health Counselor, trained in Traumatic Incident Reduction

Specialty Focus: Children, Adolescents and Adults, Trauma, Christian Counseling

Dr. Elisa Niles is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor in the State of Florida. She is also a Board Certified Counselor and a qualified supervisor for mental health interns and marriage and family therapist interns. Elisa is a 2016 recipient of the National Board of Certified Counselor-Minority Fellowship Program. She completed her education at the University of the Virgin Islands 2002, 2005 and Argosy University in 2009. She completed her Ph.D. in Counselor Education and Supervision at Walden University. Her dissertation examined the Impact of Trauma on Reoccurring Homelessness in the U. S. Virgin Islands.

Elisa served as the membership chair of Chi Sigma Iota-Omega Zeta Chapter, community lay director for the Suncoast Emmaus Community, member-at-large for the Florida Association for Multicultural Counseling and Development. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for Florida Mental Health Counselors Association, Chair of the Continuing Education Committee for the Florida Association for Play Therapy, and Co-Chair for the Florida Counseling Association Convention Committee. She has presented at local, state, and national conferences. She now a published contributing author in the textbook: Fazio-Griffith, L. J., & Marino, R. (Eds.). (2021). Techniques and Interventions for Play Therapy and Clinical Supervision. IGI Global. http://doi:10.4018/978-1-7998-4628-4

Elisa is the Clinical Director for Southwest Florida Counseling Center in Port Charlotte, Florida. Elisa was born in St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands, but has also lived in Jamaica and Antigua. She enjoys singing, dancing, traveling, going to the beach, and trying new foods.

All proceeds of this raffle will go towards continuing education and advocacy to raise awareness on preventing human trafficking and restoring those who have been trafficked. Raffle baskets are composed of donations from individuals and businesses in our community. You may purchase raffle tickets prior to or at the event. Cash and card will be accepted at the event. Raffle tickets are one (1) for $10, five (5) for $30, ten (10) for $50 or twenty-five (25) for $100. You do not need to be present to win. If you live within 30 miles of Port Charlotte, your raffle basket will be delivered to you. If you live more than 30 miles from Port Charlotte, your raffle basket will be shipped to you at your expense. Restoring Oaks is a 501(c)3 organization and all donations are tax deductible. If you have questions, don't hesitate to ask. Check out the raffle items available below (click each image to view larger versions).

This basket includes popcorn, candy, $35 in Regal Gift Cards (currently closed until further notice), the movies Ford vs Ferrari, The Case for Christ, and Wonder!

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