Patricia Elder

Owner

Patricia is a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, and nationally rostered Trauma Informed Child-Parent Psychotherapist. She is known for her empowering presence, advocacy in at-risk and inner-city populations, challenging and disarming attitude, and her knack for meeting you where you are. She has significant experience working with individuals, children, and families who have experienced significant stressors and trauma. Psychotherapy with Patricia utilizes a holistic wraparound approach with evidence-based treatments to further support your mental, emotional, and spiritual needs. She would love to hear your “song” and be a witness to your journey to freedom from your cage. Her free time is spent enjoying being a wife and mother.

Andre Elder

Co-Owner

Andre is a Veteran of the United States Navy, however, you will hear him say, I have never deployed on a ship. He served as a combat medic in Afghanistan and has found that emergency medicine is where he is called to be. He is navigating life as a civilian, husband, father, and currently in medical school to become a MD in Emergency Medicine. Andre is Be Free Stay Free's Managing Partner alongside his wife Patricia. He is a community leader and an avid advocate for the minority and disadvantaged population.