Dr. Jason-Anthony K. Prendergast
About Our Founder and President
Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor Advanced-Certified
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
Certified Temperament Therapist
Professional Clinical Member-NCCA
Ordained Minister
Adjunct Professor Maranatha Christian College
Certified PREPARE/ENRICH Facilitator




Dr. Jason-Anthony Prendergast born and raised in Chicago, Illinois is the President & CEO of Edify Counseling Group. He is the former Director of the University Counseling & Support Services at Florida Memorial University, the former chair of the Executive Board of Directors for The Bryce Gowdy Foundation, and the former Executive Board of Director Member for the Jamaican Men of Florida (JMOF). Dr. Prendergast is a Licensed Clinical Pastoral Counselor – Advanced Certified, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern, Certified Temperament Therapist, Ordained Minister of the Gospel, and a Professional Clinical Member of the National Christian Counselors Association (NCCA). He holds a Doctorate in Pastoral Psychology, a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health, and an MBA in Business Leadership from Liberty University. He is also a member of the American Counseling Association (ACA), a Member of the Association of Black Psychologists of South Florida Chapter (ABPsy), and a member of the Christian Mental Health Professionals of Broward (CMHPB). Dr. Prendergast was recently featured on ESPN Documentary “Long Live Seven, The Bryce Gowdy Story” and was recently honored by the Florida Panthers Hockey for his leadership, dedication, and excellence in his community regarding mental health. Dr. Prendergast is committed to providing a foundation for all clients focusing on mental and emotional health while advocating for removing the mental health stigma affecting people of color. He is a father of two beautiful daughters and a handsome baby boy and loves spending time with his family while advocating for those in need.