~ 16 million Catholics in the U.S. experience some form of mental illness
Transform Your Practice with Catholic Christian Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy
Forming Compassionate, Faith-Informed Mental Health Professionals
At the Elijah Institute, we are building a future where highly effective therapy from a Catholic perspective is available to all who seek it.
We believe true healing embraces the whole person — body, mind, and soul.
In a world where mental health challenges are rising and spiritual needs are often overlooked; we are committed to forming clinicians who can integrate both faith and psychological excellence through Catholic Christian - Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy (CC-SIP).
Rooted in Catholic anthropology, we uphold the truth that every person is created in the image of God, with a soul destined for love and flourishing.
Guided by this vision, we train mental health professionals to serve the whole person with compassion, wisdom, and integrity.
Why Catholic Spiritually Integrated Psychotherapy?
- Over 16 million Catholics in the U.S. experience mental health challenges each year.
- Many seek care that respects their faith, values, and spiritual journey.
- Without proper training, therapists risk neglecting or mishandling clients' spiritual lives—leading to distress, dropout, or missed opportunities for deep healing.
The Elijah Institute ensures that mental health professionals are competent, confident, and compassionate in integrating faith into therapy—never as an add-on, but as an essential dimension of holistic care.
For Non-Catholic Clinicians
Integrating Spirituality in Therapy~Rooted in Catholic Wisdom~Open to All
At the Elijah Institute, we understand that mental health professionals—whether Catholic, Christian, or simply spiritually aware—share a common goal: to offer whole-person care that honors both psychological and spiritual dimensions.
While our training is grounded in the rich tradition of Catholic anthropology, ethics, and spirituality, it is designed to equip all clinicians who recognize the importance of addressing faith and spiritual concerns in therapy.
The Transformation
The Elijah Institute Experience: What You Will Gain
- Transformative Skills: Learn how to blend therapeutic techniques with spiritual care to foster healing that honors the whole person.
- Deeper Client Connections: Become a trusted guide in your clients’ spiritual and psychological journeys.
- A Unique, Faith-Based Perspective: Apply Catholic values to modern psychotherapy, addressing not only mental health but also spiritual well-being.
Continuing Education Provider
Elijah Institute has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7719. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Elijah Institute is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Endorsements
Most Reverend Bernard A. Hebda Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis
Fr. James M. Perkl Pastor, Mary, Mother of the Church
Fr. James M. Perkl Pastor, Mary, Mother of the Church
"As Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, I support the mission of the Elijah Institute in its dedication to the integration of Catholic faith and evidence-based psychotherapy. In a world where the need for authentic, faith-informed mental health care is growing, I support the Elijah Institute’s desire to provide essential training fo
"As Archbishop of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, I support the mission of the Elijah Institute in its dedication to the integration of Catholic faith and evidence-based psychotherapy. In a world where the need for authentic, faith-informed mental health care is growing, I support the Elijah Institute’s desire to provide essential training for mental health professionals who seek to serve individuals, families, and Catholic communities with both professional excellence and spiritual integrity. I commend their efforts to form practitioners who uphold the dignity of the human person and foster true healing through a synthesis of psychological expertise and Catholic anthropology."
Fr. James M. Perkl Pastor, Mary, Mother of the Church
Fr. James M. Perkl Pastor, Mary, Mother of the Church
Fr. James M. Perkl Pastor, Mary, Mother of the Church
"There is no contradiction between the wisdom of the Church and the science of mental health. Forming clinicians in both is not only possible—it is essential to truly serve the Body of Christ. As a pastor and a first responder chaplain, I see every day how imperative it is to provide mental health support that is deeply grounded in Catho
"There is no contradiction between the wisdom of the Church and the science of mental health. Forming clinicians in both is not only possible—it is essential to truly serve the Body of Christ. As a pastor and a first responder chaplain, I see every day how imperative it is to provide mental health support that is deeply grounded in Catholic teaching. The Elijah Institute's training is vital to health and wellbeing of our culture”
