Counseling Practice – Elephant In The Room Counseling Services
Augusta, Georgia is home to Elephant In The Room Counseling Services, LLC, situated at 2602 Commons Blvd, Augusta, GA 30909. The practice was co-founded by Benjamin Ross, who holds a Licensed Minister credential and a Master of Arts in Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling with over 20 years of professional experience, and Vivian Ross, an LPC and CPCS with more than 15 years in the field. The co-counselor founding model reflects a deliberate commitment to collaborative care from the outset.
Additional clinical staff listed on the site include Asia Douglas (LAPC), Lakiera Slater (LAPC), Crystal Burns (LPC, NCC, CCFA, with 8 or more years of clinical experience), Clifton N. Williams (LPC, CACTS, MS), Tara Hannah (LAPC), Amanda W. Burnett (LPC, NCC), and JaMel Overton (MS). Administrative support is provided by Alicia Jackson, who serves as Program Director and Billing Specialist, and Cynthia Hamilton, Billing Specialist.
Services include individual counseling, couples counseling, adolescent and teen therapy, Christian counseling, co-parenting support, premarital counseling, and grief support groups. Therapeutic modalities represented include Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), holistic counseling, and trauma-informed care. Conditions addressed span anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, relationship difficulties, PTSD, anger management, and parenting challenges across children, adolescents, adults, and families.
As of January 6, 2026, all sessions are delivered exclusively via telehealth. The practice accepts both insurance and self-pay arrangements. The office phone number is (706) 750-2809, the fax is (706) 496-7860, and general inquiries can be directed to info@eitrcounseling.com. An intake form and newsletter subscription are available through the practice website. The transition to full telehealth as of January 2026 means that clients across Georgia and surrounding regions may be able to access services without needing to visit the Augusta office in person. The practice’s staff of credentialed clinicians across multiple specialty areas and populations reflects a multi-clinician model designed to address a broad range of presenting concerns for individuals, couples, adolescents, and families.