Eleanor Haack-Finney

Eleanor Haack-Finney

Hampton, Virginia, United States
English
Board Certified Christian Counselor & Life Coach
Helping military families, women, ministry leaders, and individuals find hope through Christ-centered counseling and coac ... View More
Helping military families, women, ministry leaders, and individuals find hope through Christ-centered counseling and coaching that is trauma-informed, practical, and rooted in biblical truth.
1500+
Coaching Hours
3+ yr(s)
Coaching Experience
3+ yr(s)
Work Experience

ADHD Coaching, Behavioural Coaching, Counseling +16

Book Session
Bio
Hi, I'm Eleanor Haack-Finney.

I'm a Board Certified Pastoral Counselor, Christian Life Coach, ordained pastor, author, and the Founder of Defenders of Resilience Military Ministry.

I specialize in walking alongside people facing life's hardest seasons—including crisis, trauma, military life, marriage challenges, ministry burnout, chronic illness, grief, and major life transitions.

My approach is different because I don't believe healing is simply about surviving. It's about helping people rediscover hope, purpose, and resilience through practical tools, biblical truth, and compassionate support.

Whether you're navigating a personal crisis, rebuilding after loss, strengthening your marriage, adjusting to military life, processing ministry wounds, or learning to thrive with chronic illness, you'll find a safe, judgment-free place here.

My coaching and counseling are:

• Christ-centered
 • Trauma-informed
 • Military culturally competent
 • Practical and action-oriented
 • Grounded in grace and biblical truth

My mission is simple:

To help people move from surviving to thriving—emotionally, mentally, spiritually, and relationally.
"For the first time in years, I felt truly heard without judgment."

"Eleanor helped me reconnect my faith with practical steps toward healing."

"She walked with us through one of the hardest seasons of our marriage with compassion, wisdom, and hope."

"I came feeling overwhelmed and left with clarity, peace, and a plan."

"Her understanding of military life made all the difference."


As the Founder of Mission Resilient Christian Counseling & Coaching and Executive Director of Defenders of Resilience Military Ministry, I have dedicated my career to helping individuals, couples, military families, and ministry leaders navigate life's most difficult seasons with hope, resilience, and biblical truth.

I specialize in Christian counseling and life coaching for those experiencing crisis, trauma, relationship challenges, military transitions, chronic illness, grief, anxiety, spiritual struggles, and major life changes. My approach combines Christ-centered care, trauma-informed principles, practical coaching strategies, and evidence-informed counseling techniques to help clients experience lasting transformation rather than temporary relief.

In addition to working directly with clients, I lead a nonprofit organization that provides confidential counseling, crisis intervention, marriage support, resource navigation, and community partnerships for military-connected families across the country. Through this work, I have supported individuals and families through suicide intervention, marital crises, deployments, military transitions, caregiver burnout, and significant life challenges.

Every client receives compassionate, confidential, and personalized support in a judgment-free environment where faith and practical tools work together to foster healing, resilience, and long-term growth. Whether you are seeking clarity, emotional healing, stronger relationships, or a deeper walk with God, my goal is to walk alongside you as you move from simply surviving to truly thriving.
Liberty University graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Religion: Christian Counseling and graduate studies in Pastoral Counseling. Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC), Board Certified Biblical Counselor (BCBC), Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach (BCMMHC), Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC), and ordained pastor committed to Christ-centered, evidence-informed care.
Board Certified Pastoral Counselor (BCPC)
Board Certified Biblical Counselor (BCBC)
Board Certified Master Mental Health Coach (BCMMHC)
Certified Professional Life Coach (CPLC)
Ordained Pastor – National Association of Christian Ministers (NACM)