About The Elk Institute
The Elk Institute for Psychological Health & Performance is a non profit 501(c)3 that was established to
provide individual and group education, consultation, treatment, and clinical research service to the
military and veteran community locally, nationally and internationally. The Elk Institute is based in Tampa,
Florida but provides remote on-site services around the globe.
The Institute specializes in psychological trauma (PTS, PTSD) in the military population but is also
equipped to address general psychological health issues as well. We seek to identify the issues and
variables that compromise psychological health and performance and effective methods of eliminating barriers
or correcting such issues. The goal is to reach, restore or surpass our patients’ optimal psychological
health and wellness, contributing to the overall effectiveness of their day-to-day performance.
The Institute provides services at no cost to the individual war fighter. We rely on your tax deductable
donations to continue to do so.
About The Elk Institute
The transition from military to civilian life has many challenges. We support a wide range of programs and services that make transition easier and create the foundation for happy, productive and fulfilling lives.
Testimonials
We support programs that provide financial assistance and vital programming for combat wounded, critically ill and catastrophically injured service members and their families during hospitalization and recovery.
Military Minutes
We support Education and career assistance programs that provides our veterans with the tools and
skills to successfully reconnect with their communities and build new, productive lives.
Our Mission
Restore or surpass our patients’ optimal psychological health and wellness, contributing to the overall
effectiveness of their day-to-day performance.
Ways to Give
The Institute provides services at no cost to the individual war fighter. We rely on your tax deductable
donations to continue to do so.
In collaboration with other veteran service organizations, Dr. Elk and her colleagues have been able to reach
many more veterans and service members in need. The Institute is proud of these partnerships and grateful for
the support and valuable resources they provide.
The Elk Institute is guided by an impressive Advisory Board comprised of decorated veterans, senior active
duty service members, and dedicated patriots from the business community.
"Being a senior member of SOF I have always “powered through”. I powered through BUD/S, earned my Trident
and deployed many times. In 2002 I experienced a traumatic event in combat and was never able to sleep or
relax. I simply powered through.
After hearing Dr. Elk speak, I felt like she had just read my bio, I realized I suffered from PTSD and
even though I was very nervous I scheduled a session. After ONE session I slept soundly for the first time
in over 10 years and continue to do so ever since. I highly recommend that anyone who feels that they
suffer from PTSD speak with Dr. Elk and get the help you need don’t just “power through”."
Navy Special Forces, Senior Operator
News & Media
Rescuing the rescuers from the trauma of seeing buddies crash to their deaths
Dr Elk trained one helicopter rescue crew at Patrick Air Force Base in dealing with the tragedy of seeing another crew crash and die last month in Iraq.
Dr Elk contributes to movies “Triggered” and “Triggered Too”
Dr Carrie Elk and other leading experts are featured in Victor Marx’s documentaries about the impact of trauma and PTSD on families and individuals.
Dr Elk featured on “Gr8 Inspirations”
Dr Elk discusses how she has made it her mission to help veterans understand trauma and that their past should inform them, not control them.
