“No matter what happens, or how bad it seems today, life does go on, and it will be better tomorrow.” ~ Maya Angelou

Hi!

My name is Dr. Camille Ellimac-Raheem, though most people call me Dr. Camille. First and foremost, I give all glory to God, who has ordered my steps, carried me through life’s challenges, and aligned me with my divine purpose.

I am the Founder & Executive Director of Designed 2 Succeed Corporation. (www.designed2succeed.org), CEO of Designed Consulting & Lifestyle, LLC (www.designed2succeed.com), and curriculum developer of Pastors Recharge & Heal (www.pastorsrechargeheal.org)—a workshop created for pastors and facilitated by licensed mental health professionals. I also serve as a clinical therapist for a national mental health organization that supports clients across 33+ states.

As an Inspirational Speaker, Workshop Developer & Facilitator, National Certified Counselor, and Licensed Professional Counselor in Illinois, I am deeply committed to helping others see light at the end of the tunnel. In addition, I hold certifications in Litigation & Evaluation in Family Court Abuse Cases (LEFCC), Crisis Intervention, and Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Advocacy.

My calling to serve began in adolescence and has shaped every chapter of my journey. In 2015, I was licensed as an Outreach Minister under Dr. Bill Winston in Forest Park, IL. That same year, I traveled to Port-au-Prince, Haiti, where I spoke to survivors of abuse and, for the very first time, shared my story as an adult survivor of child sexual abuse. This experience affirmed my lifelong mission to empower women and families.

Since then, my work has included outreach events, prison workshops, support groups, psychotherapy, conferences, webinars, mentorship programs, and even hosting The Speak Life Show on a local FOX affiliate in 2010.

Academically and professionally, I earned an M.A. in Professional Counseling from Seton Hall University and a Ph.D. in Counseling & Psychological Studies (Human Services Counseling) from Regent University. I am also an active member of the American Mental Health Counselors Association (AMHCA), where I was honored to be selected for their Inaugural Leadership Institute and to serve on the Public Awareness Committee.

Beyond my professional life, I enjoy cooking, photography, fitness, traveling, and watching my young adult children walk in their purpose. I have been married for over 28 years, and my greatest joy is supporting my children. Despite the early health challenges and difficult odds they faced during infancy and toddlerhood, God allowed them to persevere. My oldest daughter, now a licensed school counselor, earned her master’s degree before the age of 25. My younger daughter—who was once on life support as a child—graduated from law school at just 24. My twin sons, the youngest, went on to earn their bachelor’s degrees in marketing and engineering. For this, I am truly grateful.

I look forward to meeting you!