Elyse Fitzpatrick has been counseling women since 1989. 

    She holds a certificate in biblical counseling from CCEF (San Diego) and an M.A. in Biblical Counseling from Trinity Theological Seminary, and is a member of the National Association of Nouthetic Counseling. 

    Elyse is the author of numerous books including:  the award winning "Women Helping Women"; "Love to Eat, Hate to Eat," "Overcoming Fear, Worry and Anxiety," "When Good Kids Make Bad Choices" (each from Harvest House Publishers); "Idols of the Heart," "The Afternoon of Life," and "A Steadfast Heart" from P & R Publishers; "Helper By Design" and "Will Medicine Stop the Pain?" from Moody Publishers; and "Uncommon Vessels" (Leader's Guide and Member's Manual) from Timeless Texts. Her latest title, "Because He Loves Me: How Christ Transforms Our Daily Life" is available from Crossway Book. Also available now is "Comforts from the Cross: Daily Celebrations of the Gospel." A frequent speaker at women's conferences, she has been married for over thirty years and has three adult children and six really adorable grandchildren. 

Along with her husband, Phil, Elyse is a member of Valley Center Community Church , a reformed congregation in the community of Valley Center. VCCC is a member of FIRE, the Fellowship of Independent Reformed Evangelicals. If you're in the area and decide to come visit, please be sure to let us know!