Our Mission

At Living in Hope Counseling, our mission is to empower individuals and families to achieve emotional well-being through compassionate and professional counseling services. We believe in the transformative power of hope and strive to provide a supportive environment for growth and healing.

Meet the Team

Our Team of licensed and experienced therapists is dedicated to providing personalized care. We bring a diverse range of expertise and therapeutic approaches to meet each client's unique needs.

Emem Williams, LCSW, SAP, Certified Telehealth Professional

It takes a lot of courage and humility to admit that you need help and seek it. I'm here to make this process of getting help easy.

I'm here to listen, and I'm different because I'm committed to providing a nonjudgmental environment. I'm a board-certified licensed clinical social worker dedicated to providing exceptional care. I have an innate ability to establish rapport quickly, build trust, interact with, and relate to individuals on all levels. I graduated with my Master's in Social Work from the University of Central Florida. In addition to my training, I have 12+ years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families.

I have been married for 12+ years with three beautiful children. My own experiences of discovering the secret to contentment and happiness have put me on this mission to advocate and help others improve their lives.

In my free time, I enjoy spending time with my husband and children, music, and exercising.

Yvonne Lafayette,Office Coordinator

My name is Yvonne Lafayette. I have been an Administrative Assistant for nine years working alongside Mrs. Emem Williams, LCSW. I specialize in numerous administrative support systems, such as insurance verification, billing/support, data entry, and scheduling appointments, that facilitates helping people in the industry.

I have trained up-and-coming Administrative Assistants throughout my career. I enjoy meeting new people and I am inspired by God and my family to do all I can to help others. In my free time, I enjoy listening to music, singing, and talking with my grandchildren.

John R. Wilson,LCSW, ACSW, CSAC

John R. Wilson is a devoted Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over thirty years of experience working with adolescences, individuals, adults, couples, and families. John wants to see people live the best quality of life, and he believes that people have the innate ability to do so. He views counseling as a holistic intervention to assist people with this journey. His area of practice includes: treating the following disorders: generalized anxiety and panic; depression; trauma, and PTSD; marriage and partnership issues; OCD; grief and loss; and domestic abuse and violence.

Gary Steven Bray

Licensed Mental Health Counselor

My name is Gary Steven Bray I do feel that at times we all need a little help with life's problems and managing our emotions. I also think that meeting someone sincerely concerned and wanting to help can be very valuable and life-changing. I have over 24 years of experience working with and helping clients of all ages.

I strongly believe in using humor along with client-centered, behavioral, Motivational Interviewing, and holistic therapy approaches to help clients cope with and recover from depression, anxiety, addictions, panic disorders, relationship problems, and crises. I strive to establish a safe and comfortable therapy atmosphere to help clients grow in every way. I use humor and creativity when possible.