"The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit."
Psalm 34:18
There are seasons when life quietly piles up: a diagnosis, a strained marriage, a grief you have not had room to feel, or just the slow wear of trying to hold everything together. You do not have to wait until it is unbearable to reach out. Counseling can simply be a place to catch your breath and figure out the next right step.
For many people in Zephyrhills, faith is not separate from any of this. It is part of how you make sense of hard seasons, and part of what you want honored in the room, not set aside.
At ReGenesis Counseling, we bring together sound counseling practice with real pastoral experience, so you do not have to choose between getting help and staying true to your faith. Nothing here requires you to have your beliefs sorted out first. If your relationship with God matters to you, it is welcome in the conversation, and if you are not sure where you stand, that is welcome too.
We work with individuals and couples throughout the Zephyrhills area facing anxiety, grief, depression, marriage strain, trauma, life transitions, and questions of faith.
You do not need a polished version of your story to start. Most people begin counseling simply because something in their life needs to change, even if they cannot yet name exactly what that is, and that is a fine place to begin.
The Zephyrhills clock, a familiar landmark in the heart of downtown.
Zephyrhills, Florida
Sometimes life becomes too much to carry alone. Individual counseling gives you a private place to slow down, sort through what is happening, and begin finding your way forward. We work with Zephyrhills-area clients facing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, life transitions, and other difficult seasons.
Christian Counseling in Zephyrhills
Marriage can go through seasons where closeness gives way to distance, resentment, hurt, or uncertainty about the future. Sometimes there has been a specific rupture. Other times, couples simply realize they have lost something important along the way. We work with couples from Zephyrhills and surrounding communities who want to understand what is happening between them, heal what has been hurt, and find their way back toward trust, intimacy, friendship, and partnership.
Marriage Counseling in Zephyrhills
Trauma doesn't always look like one dramatic event. Sometimes it's a slow accumulation of things you've never had space to put down. For Zephyrhills-area clients, we move at whatever pace your nervous system can actually handle, working toward feeling safe in your own life again, not just able to talk about what happened.
Counseling for Trauma in Zephyrhills
For more than 25 years as a counselor, pastor, and hospital chaplain, I’ve walked side by side with people in the grip of some of life’s most difficult moments. In those moments, I’ve witnessed something miraculous and deeply beautiful: the human capacity to rise, heal, and begin again.
Many of us were taught to carry pain alone, to suck it up and avoid burdening others. This can be the reason our pain grows so heavy in the first place. Together, we can lift that weight, untangle what has been knotted underneath, and create a path forward, one that aligns with your heart, your life goals, and the story God is still writing in you.
Pr. Rodger McFarland and his wife Terri I have been married for over 30 years, have six children, 10 grandchildren, and two very spoiled dogs, Bailey and Beanie. We make our home in Plant City, Florida.
Our office is located at 1601 Williams Road, Plant City, FL 33565, about a 25 to 30-minute drive from Zephyrhills via SR-39 South. We're easy to reach from anywhere in the greater Zephyrhills area.
Virtual sessions are also available for weeks when an in-person visit doesn't fit your schedule, offering the same pastoral, faith-integrated approach over secure video, from anywhere in Florida or beyond.
Serving Zephyrhills, FL
(813) 392-9224Our office at 1601 Williams Road in Plant City, serving Zephyrhills-area clients with both in-person and virtual sessions.
By appointment only. Telehealth hours are flexible to accommodate busy schedules.
From Zephyrhills, take SR-39 South (Alexander St / SR 39A Buchman Hwy) toward Plant City, about 25 to 30 minutes. This route connects directly into I-4 at Exit 21, just minutes from our office.
Pastoral counseling is centered on a deeply personal and holistic type of care. Its focus is not only on the inner workings of the mind, but also on the condition of the heart and the spirit. Behind many of the struggles we face in life are wounds that have fragmented the mind, broken the heart, and depressed the spirit.
With years of experience helping people navigate deep emotional wounds and difficult seasons of life, I bring an understanding of how the mind, heart, spirit, and nervous system can begin to heal. The tools I use are grounded in compassion and informed by proven approaches, offering practical support and meaningful direction rather than surface-level encouragement alone.
I'm neither a psychologist nor psychiatrist, and pastoral counseling is never meant to be seen through the lens of a medical treatment relationship. My role is not to diagnose, prescribe medication, or approach you as a set of symptoms to be managed.
Instead, I seek to listen deeply, discern carefully, and help you uncover what may be weighing you down and holding you back. Together, we will work toward a path of healing that is thoughtful, personal, and shaped to your specific situation.
Psychologists, psychiatrists, and clinical therapists are licensed by their state’s Health Department and governing medical boards. Pastoral counselors are credentialed, ordained, or commissioned through a church or ministerial organization.
Our office is located at 1601 Williams Road, Plant City, FL 33565, about a 25 to 30-minute drive from Zephyrhills via SR-39 South. It is a peaceful, confidential setting designed to provide a safe space for healing and renewal.
Not necessarily. Most Zephyrhills clients do come in person (it's about a 25 to 30-minute drive via SR-39 South), but if that's not realistic on a given week, we also meet by secure video from anywhere in Florida. You're welcome to mix and match between in-person and virtual sessions depending on what your schedule allows.
Yes, we provide high-quality online counseling and telehealth services for residents throughout Florida, allowing you to access professional, faith-integrated support from the comfort and privacy of your own home.
You can schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation directly on our online scheduling page, or by emailing hello@newregenesis.com.
