"So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand."
Isaiah 41:10
Some days feel manageable. Others make it clear that something deeper needs attention, whether that is anxiety that will not ease up, a marriage that has grown distant, or grief that keeps resurfacing when you least expect it. Reaching out for support is not a sign that something is wrong with you. It is often the first step toward things getting better.
For many people in the Brandon and Valrico area, faith is part of that picture too. You may be looking for a counselor who takes your beliefs seriously rather than setting them aside.
At ReGenesis Counseling, we combine sound counseling practice with real pastoral experience. There is no pressure to talk about faith if that is not where you are right now, but if it matters to you, it has a place in the conversation.
We work with individuals and couples throughout Brandon, Valrico, and the surrounding communities, addressing anxiety, depression, grief, marriage and relationship struggles, trauma, and life transitions.
You do not need to arrive with a plan. Counseling often starts simply with someone willing to listen and help you figure out the next step.
The Welcome to Brandon sign, a familiar landmark for the Brandon and Valrico community.
Brandon & Valrico, 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 clients throughout Brandon and Valrico facing anxiety, depression, grief, stress, burnout, life transitions, and other difficult seasons.
Christian Counseling in Brandon & Valrico
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 Brandon, Valrico, 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 Brandon & Valrico
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 clients in Brandon and Valrico, 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 Brandon & Valrico
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 20 to 25-minute drive from Brandon and Valrico via SR-60 West. We're easy to reach from anywhere in the greater Brandon and Valrico 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 Brandon & Valrico, FL
(813) 392-9224Our office at 1601 Williams Road in Plant City, serving Brandon and Valrico-area clients with both in-person and virtual sessions.
By appointment only. Telehealth hours are flexible to accommodate busy schedules.
From Brandon and Valrico, take SR-60 East toward Plant City, about 20 to 25 minutes. This route connects directly into downtown Plant City, 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 20 to 25-minute drive from Brandon and Valrico via SR-60 West. It is a peaceful, confidential setting designed to provide a safe space for healing and renewal.
Not necessarily. Most Brandon and Valrico clients do come in person (it's about a 20 to 25-minute drive via SR-60 West), 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.
