Not Your
Average
Counseling.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

At Brave Life Pastoral Counseling, we walk with others into the hidden, hurting places of their story—offering a safe, Christ-centered space for healing, honesty, and transformation. Rooted in faith and led by the Holy Spirit, we believe true freedom comes through grace, not striving, and that Jesus meets us in our weakness with redeeming love.

We recognize that counseling is not one-size-fits-all. We tailored our services to reflect that belief.

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It’s the 21st Century so we like to communicate like it is. We have several avenues that you can get a hold of us.

Meet Your Counselor

Derek Ellis is the founder of Brave Life Pastoral Counseling, LLC in Springfield, Ohio, where he walks with individuals and couples through the hidden, hurting places of their stories—offering a Christ-centered space for healing, honesty, and transformation. With a Master’s in Pastoral Counseling from Liberty University and a Bachelor’s in Psychology from Wittenberg University, Derek is a Board Certified Christian Counselor, Certified Trauma Professional, and Certified Grief-Informed Professional. But more than degrees or titles, Derek brings a heart deeply anchored in grace. As an ordained minister and elder at The Bridge Church, he believes real freedom doesn’t come from fixing ourselves—but from walking in step with the Holy Spirit and letting Jesus meet us right in our weakness. He’s not here to hand out quick fixes, but to sit with you in the real, the raw, and the redemptive—offering a steady presence and a whole lot of compassion as you rediscover the sacredness of your own story.

Contact Details

Email: derek@bravelifepc.org
Phone: 937-365-7257 (call or text)
Facebook: facebook.com/bravelifepc
Address: 4650 Ridgewood Rd E,
Springfield, OH 45503