Meet Rose Eldreth

We had the good fortune of connecting with Rose Eldreth and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Rose, can you tell us more about your background and the role it’s played in shaping who you are today?
I’m from what was a small town in Northern Ohio, now a sprawling suburb. My family is large and full of love and chaos. I have seven older siblings and tons of nieces and nephews. My grandparents immigrated from Eastern Europe in the early 1900s, so the values of hard work, perseverance, and family were deeply embedded in our lives. My father built a successful business from the ground up, and it became both a source of stability and a career path for many of us. My mom managed the home and the company’s finances better than a Fortune 500 CEO, while providing nightly dinners for everyone.

Our lives were the best kind of crazy, but like many families of that era, emotional expression and personal growth weren’t part of the conversation. You just pushed through and didn’t talk about it. Gender roles were modeled clearly: women married young, raised families, while men worked and provided. These roles were presented as the blueprint for a “good life” and it was rarely challenged, leading to limited exposure to other options. I did my best to follow that path. I married too young, which led me into an unhealthy and abusive marriage. I worked for the family business, but felt unfulfilled. I didn’t have the language to understand or express what was happening. It wasn’t until my sister-in-law encouraged me to speak with a psychologist that I began to unravel everything I was experiencing.

Around that same time, 9/11 happened. As I watched the nation come together, I felt called to make radical change and be a part of something bigger. What followed was what I now refer to as my quarter-life crisis. At 25, I left the family business, filed for divorce, and joined the Marine Corps. It was indeed a radical change and exactly what I needed. The military gave me purpose, confidence, and a new perspective of myself and the world. After serving in Iraq, I left the Marines with a renewed sense of purpose and independence. As a bonus, I met my husband, also a Marine, and his young daughter who instantly felt like my own.

My upbringing shaped who I am in countless ways. The work ethic, commitment, and love modeled by my parents and grandparents, along with the support of family, provided a solid foundation for everything that came after. I could not have discovered my purpose without these challenges and experiences, and for that I am grateful.

What should our readers know about your business?
Elements of Healing is more than a therapy practice; it’s a space where clients can unapologetically be themselves. In a world full of judgement and expectations, I want to provide a place where clients have fearless freedom to express whatever they want. My specialization is working with clients who have endured abuse, trauma, manipulation, and have lost their sense of purpose, of who they are.

My approach is not one-size-fits-all healing, and I don’t position myself as the “expert” of someone’s life. They are the expert and they know what resonates with their beliefs. My role is to be a guide, walking alongside them as they reconnect to who they truly are: mind, body, and soul.

What sets my work apart is that I’ve lived the journey of losing self and can help others navigate similar situations. I’ve endured the disorientation of emotional abuse, the unraveling of identity, and the long road back to self-trust. I’ve rebuilt my life from the ground up, leaving behind safety and comfort for my truth. That personal insight allows me to bypass surface-level fixes and get to the root of what’s holding someone back. My sessions may include deep-diving into an existential insight or recapping a crazy weekend, it’s up to the client, they drive the pace of healing.

Getting to where I am today was chaos. I’ve started over more than once, in my career, relationships, and even in my understanding of myself. After serving in the Marine Corps, I explored different helping professions while working toward an art degree. Nothing felt quite right. I even enrolled in a paramedic program, only to discover on day one that needles were not for me. It was my husband who pointed out that I never complained about my psychology courses. That observation, coupled with much reflection, led me to change my major to psychology and begin my therapy journey.

The path to licensure was long. It took several years since I was working full-time while finishing classes and completing my internship. Post-graduation, it took another five years of working two jobs to meet the licensure requirements. I initially thought I’d focus solely on veterans and PTSD, but during my internship I was drawn to clients who had experienced abuse and manipulation, and my experiences helped me connect with them on a deeper level. I had found my purpose. With a background in a family of entrepreneurs, my vision naturally evolved into opening a holistic healing center. What I did not consider was if that vision fit who I am today. I’m an introvert that loves the comfort of home. Opening a brick-and-mortar business and all the social interactions that are required severely impacted my mental and physical health. I made the decision to transition to virtual practice and could not have been happier.

The greatest lesson I’ve learned is this: it’s completely okay to walk away from something that doesn’t make you happy, whether it’s a job, a degree, or a relationship. You deserve happiness.

Today, I have virtual practice and am working on developing online courses and workbooks with the goal of making healing accessible for those who may not have the time or budget for traditional therapy. If there’s one thing I want the world to know, it’s that healing is not about “fixing” yourself, it’s about remembering who you were before the world told you who to be. I’m here to support that journey — fiercely, compassionately, and without apology.

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
We live for food and our visitors never lose weight here! The first stop is always Dickey Farms in Musella, GA, for fresh peaches and homemade ice cream, followed by dinner at Buckalew’s on Main in Milner, GA, where the barbeque and fried okra are unmatched.

The next day, lunch is at Milner Café for classic burgers, then a slow stroll through downtown Barnesville to browse the shops on Main Street. Dinner that night is D’s Burritos in Barnesville, an authentic chipotle-style spot that will have you swearing off chain burrito joints forever.

For a day trip, we’ll drive through Pine Mountain to FDR’s Overlook on Dowdell Knob Road, soaking in the view, then stop for pineapple dole whip at Hamilton Ice Cream. If we head toward Atlanta, we’ll grab lunch at The Vortex for one of their legendary burgers, then wander through the unique shops in the area, finishing at Oakland Cemetery — because who doesn’t love a little history and ghostly charm with their day out?

Of course, some of the best memories are made at home. Our farm sits in a quiet community in Lamar County, where the most exciting neighbors are our marshmallow-loving cows. We’ll spend a slow morning with coffee overlooking the pasture, maybe float in the pool all afternoon, and end the evening under the stars. For us, the most exciting people are the friends and family who take the time to share those moments with us and that’s the heart of every visit.

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
First and foremost, my husband deserves the biggest shoutout! His unending love and support carried me through years of working full-time while pursuing my education. He shouldered the bulk of the everyday chores and responsibilities so I could focus on my goals. He has supported every crazy idea I’ve come up with and helped me pick up the pieces when it fell apart, judgement free. He is truly my best friend and partner for life, and I’m forever grateful for him!

I’m deeply grateful to my family and ancestors, who laid a solid foundation and who have loved me without question. To Sue, who in my darkest moment gave me the name of a psychologist who literally helped save my life. To my circle of friends, who have stood by me through every version of myself, celebrating the highs, weathering the lows, and loving me without condition. And finally, I want to recognize my amazing clients, who trust me with their stories and inspire me daily. They are the reason I do this work and the source of so much of my purpose. Thank you!!!

Website: https://www.elementsofhealing8.com/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ElementsofHealing8

Image Credits
Stephanie Nims