We know that choosing a consulting partner is a significant decision. These questions cover who we are, what we do, and how we work. If you do not see your question here, we welcome you to reach out directly.
What does Elisme Consulting Services do?
Elisme Consulting Services LLC is a behavioral health consulting and trauma-informed care leadership firm based in Buford, Georgia. We help organizations build trauma-responsive environments through consulting, training, workshops, and coaching. Our clients include nonprofits, healthcare systems, school districts, faith communities, and community organizations. We do not provide therapy. Our work focuses on strengthening the people and systems that serve others.
Who is Dr. Erlange Elisme?
Dr. Erlange Elisme, DSW, is the Founder and CEO of Elisme Consulting Services LLC and a Behavioral Health Consultant specializing in trauma-informed care leadership and practice.
With over 30 years of experience, she helps leaders, teams, and organizations better understand how stress, adversity, and lived experiences shape behavior, decision-making, and workplace culture.
Dr. Elisme’s work spans school systems, community settings, and organizational leadership, giving her a deep understanding of how individuals function within complex systems. She is known for translating behavioral health and neuroscience into practical strategies that support psychological safety, resilience, and sustainable performance. Her career includes over two decades with Gwinnett County Public Schools and earlier work in Miami-Dade and Broward County school systems, where she served as a bilingual school social worker, team leader, and Foster Care Liaison.
She holds a Doctorate in Social Work from Barry University and a certification in Global Mental Health: Trauma and Recovery from Harvard Medical School. She also holds an advanced certification in trauma-informed care with victims of human trafficking from Barry University and is a Certified Life Coach.
Dr. Elisme provides services in English, French, and Haitian Creole, supporting diverse and multicultural communities.
In addition to her consulting work, she is a published author and host of the Resilient Voices podcast. She was also recognized as a finalist for the 2025 Gwinnett Chamber Business Excellence Awards.
Does Elisme Consulting provide therapy?
No. Elisme Consulting Services provides behavioral health consulting, training, and coaching. We do not provide therapy or clinical treatment. Our work focuses on helping organizations and leaders build trauma-responsive cultures, policies, and practices at the systems level. If you are looking for individual therapy, we are happy to help connect you with a qualified provider.
What services does Elisme Consulting offer?
Elisme Consulting Services LLC offers four core service areas designed to support leaders, teams, and communities in building resilience and sustainable systems.
Workshops and Speaking Engagements: Interactive, evidence-informed trainings delivered in half-day or full-day formats. These sessions provide practical tools that participants can apply immediately in their roles.
Trauma-Informed Leadership and Organizational Consulting: Longer-term partnerships focused on culture, leadership, and systems design. This work supports organizations in strengthening psychological safety, reducing burnout, and building sustainable, people-centered environments.
Healthcare Resilience Training: Specialized training for healthcare professionals, including clinical teams, nurses, and behavioral health providers. These sessions address the impact of chronic stress while offering practical strategies for regulation, communication, and team functioning.
Community and Family Programs: Culturally grounded education and support for parents, caregivers, and community members. These programs focus on strengthening relationships, emotional awareness, and everyday resilience.
In addition, Elisme Consulting Services LLC offers financial wellness education workshops, addressing the connection between financial stress and nervous system functioning in a practical and accessible way.
All services are available in English, French, and Haitian Creole. To learn more or schedule a Discovery Call, visit our Contact page or book directly through our calendar.
What frameworks does Dr. Elisme use?
Dr. Elisme uses five proprietary frameworks that guide her consulting, training, and leadership work. These frameworks are designed to translate complex behavioral health concepts into practical, real-world application:
E.L.I.S.M.E. Resilience Model
A comprehensive model that supports trauma-informed leadership, workforce well-being, and sustainable organizational practices.
I.C.E.B.E.R.G. Method
A framework for understanding behavior beyond what is visible, helping leaders and professionals respond with greater insight and effectiveness.
D.E.P.T.H. Approach
A structured approach to communication and engagement that strengthens trust, connection, and accountability in professional relationships.
A.N.C.H.O.R. Framework
A set of grounding and regulation practices designed to support individuals during moments of stress. This framework is available in both secular and faith-integrated applications.
H.O.L.D. Framework
An organizational model that helps distribute stress, responsibility, and leadership capacity across teams and systems.
Each framework is grounded in neuroscience, polyvagal-informed principles, and culturally responsive practice. Full training and implementation are provided through workshops, consulting engagements, and organizational partnerships.
What is trauma-informed care, and how does it apply to organizations?
Trauma-informed care is an approach that recognizes the widespread impact of trauma and integrates that understanding into policies, practices, and relationships. In organizational settings, this means moving beyond individual awareness to build systems that reduce harm, support regulation, and create psychological safety for both staff and the people they serve.
At Elisme Consulting, we help organizations move from trauma awareness to trauma responsiveness. Awareness alone does not change culture. Responsiveness means that the way meetings are run, the way feedback is given, the way workloads are distributed, and the way people are supported all reflect an understanding of how stress and trauma affect behavior, decision-making, and relationships.
Who does Elisme Consulting work with?
We work with nonprofit organizations, healthcare systems, behavioral health agencies, school districts, faith-based organizations, and community programs. Our clients range from small nonprofit teams to large healthcare departments. We serve organizations that are ready to move beyond surface-level wellness initiatives and invest in meaningful, systems-level change.
We have particular expertise serving organizations that work with immigrant communities, communities of color, and populations affected by historical and intergenerational trauma.
Does Elisme Consulting work with organizations outside of Georgia?
Yes. While we are based in Buford, Georgia, we serve organizations nationwide. Workshops, training sessions, and consulting engagements are available both in person and virtually. In-person engagements outside of the metro Atlanta area may include travel costs, which are discussed during the proposal process.
What languages are services available in?
All services are available in English, French, and Haitian Creole. Dr. Elisme is trilingual and delivers workshops, training sessions, and consulting in all three languages. This is particularly valuable for organizations serving Haitian, Francophone, and multilingual communities. Culturally adapted versions of our frameworks, including the Haitian Creole A.N.K.R.E. adaptation of the A.N.C.H.O.R.™ Framework, are available for community-specific programming.
What is the difference between trauma-informed training and therapy?
Trauma-informed training is educational. It teaches leaders, teams, and organizations how to recognize the impact of stress and trauma on behavior, decision-making, and workplace culture. The goal is to build environments that are safer, more responsive, and better equipped to support the people within them. Therapy, by contrast, is a clinical service provided by a licensed therapist to an individual seeking treatment for personal mental health concerns. Elisme Consulting Services provides training, consulting, and coaching. We do not provide therapy. Our work focuses on the systems and cultures that surround people, not on individual clinical treatment.
What is trauma-responsive leadership?
Trauma-responsive leadership is a way of leading that accounts for how stress, adversity, and lived experience affect the people within an organization. It goes beyond awareness.
A trauma-responsive leader understands how the nervous system shapes behavior under pressure, how organizational culture can either support or undermine well-being, and how to build systems that hold people steady during difficult seasons. At Elisme Consulting, we train leaders to move from reacting to responding, from managing symptoms to addressing root causes, and from individual wellness programs to culture-level change.
Our proprietary E.L.I.S.M.E.™ Resilience Model and H.O.L.D.™ Framework are designed specifically to support this kind of leadership.
How much does trauma-informed training cost?
Pricing varies based on the format, scope, and size of the engagement. We offer workshops, organizational consulting, healthcare resilience training, and community programs, each with its own pricing structure.
Detailed pricing information is available on each service page. We discuss all investment details during the proposal process, and there are no surprises.
How do I get started with Elisme Consulting Services?
The first step is a complimentary 20-minute Discovery Call. During this conversation, we learn about your organization’s challenges, goals, and context. From there, we develop a custom proposal that outlines the scope, timeline, and investment for your engagement.
There is no obligation, and you will walk away with clarity about your next steps whether or not we work together.