Therapists

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Lelle F Toth

Licensed Professional Counselor Associate

Co-founder · Clinical Director

Lelle F Toth is passionate about helping people feel understood, supported, and empowered as they navigate life’s challenges. She believes meaningful therapeutic work begins with a genuine connection and a safe, welcoming space. As the Co-Founder and Clinical Director of Ember Within Therapy, her goal is to help each client recognize their strengths, develop new skills, and work toward meaningful change.

Works with: Children & families
Focus: Trauma, anxiety, adoption & foster care
Languages: English, Hungarian
Licensed in: South Carolina

With a well-rounded background in developmental psychology and professional counseling, she brings a thoughtful, individualized approach to her work. Lelle believes therapy should be as unique as the person receiving it. Giving back to the community is an important part of who she is, both personally and professionally. Overall, Lelle’s commitment to connection, service, and helping others grow is reflected in the care and intention she brings to her work as a therapist.

Specialties

Anxiety · Adoption and Foster Care · Behavioral Concerns · Children & Families · Complex Trauma and PTSD · Complex Family Dynamics · Depression · Grief and Loss · Life Transitions · OCD · Neurodivergence · Self-esteem · Stress management · Women’s health

Education

MA in Professional Counseling — University of Massachusetts Global, USA
MA in Developmental and Clinical Child Psychology — Eotvos Lorand University, Hungary
BA in Psychology — Peter Pazmany Catholic University, Hungary

Modalities & training

Lelle blends evidence-based practices with creativity and specialized training to develop personalized approaches that honor each client’s unique needs, strengths, and journey.

Brainspotting and Ibrido Trained
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Additional Training & Application — Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), and Polyvagal Theory
W.I.S.E. Up Trainer — Supporting the unique experiences and complexities of adoption and foster care
Solution-Focused Therapy — Emphasizing strengths, possibilities, and practical steps toward meaningful change

Maria Morris

Licensed Professional Counselor

Co-founder · Executive Director

Maria Morris is driven by a simple belief, everyone deserves to feel seen, supported, and given the opportunity to thrive. Shaped by both professional and lived experiences, Maria’s passion lies in breaking down barriers to care, creating meaningful opportunities, and helping individuals and families recognize their strengths and potential.

Works with: Children, adolescents & families
Focus: Trauma, adoption & foster care, premarital counseling
Languages: English
Licensed in: South Carolina

With over 20 years of experience serving children, families, and communities, Maria has dedicated her career to making quality mental health care and education more accessible. She serves currently as the Co-Founder and Executive Director of Ember Within, where her commitment to connection, resilience, and meaningful change continues to guide her work.

Above all, Maria believes that people are more than their circumstances and that, with the right support, growth and transformation are possible.

Specialties

Anxiety · Complex Trauma and PTSD · Depression · Grief and Loss · Adoption and Foster Care · Children, Adolescents & Families · Behavioral Concerns · Complex Family Dynamics · Personality Disorders · Neurodivergence · Faith-Based Counseling · Premarital Counseling

Education

MS in Counseling Psychology — Southern Wesleyan University
BS in Psychology — Limestone University
BA in Christian Counseling — National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA)

Modalities & training

Maria integrates evidence-based practices, creative approaches, and specialized training to provide individualized, compassionate care tailored to each client’s needs.

Certified in Traumatic Stress Studies
AutPlay® Provider — Supporting neurodivergent children and adolescents through play-based interventions
Brainspotting Trained
Certified in Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
Additional Training & Application — Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), and Polyvagal Theory
SYMBIS Facilitator
Specialized Training in the Adoption Constellation — Supporting the unique experiences and complexities of adoption and foster care
Pastoral Counseling
Solution-Focused Therapy — Emphasizing strengths, possibilities, and practical steps toward meaningful change