River Park Counseling is a professional counseling center based in Stuart, Florida. Founded by Melissa Rowell, LMHC in 2017, the center specializes in working with adults, couples, teens, and children. As a faith-based practice, River Park Counseling combines empirical research and biblical principles to help clients overcome barriers that may be hindering their personal growth, intimacy, and purpose in life.
Our team of dedicated professionals is committed to providing a safe, compassionate, and non-judgmental space for clients to heal and grow. We utilize an integrative approach, incorporating techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Emotion Focused Therapy, The Gottman Method, and Attachment Theory to help clients identify negative thinking patterns, learn coping skills, communication skills, and form strong attachments with each other.
Services Offered
At River Park Counseling, we offer a range of services tailored to meet the unique needs of our clients. Our services include:
- Individual Counseling: Our individual counseling services are designed to help clients regain their confidence, motivation, peace, and clarity. Through a strengths-based and goal-oriented approach, we help clients identify and overcome challenges, develop coping strategies, and improve their overall well-being.
- Couples Counseling: Couples counseling at River Park Counseling focuses on restoring relationships by teaching new cycles of interaction that enhance rather than tear down the relationship. Our approach emphasizes communication, intimacy, and trust-building skills to help couples strengthen their connection and deepen their bond.
- Child and Family Counseling: We offer specialized counseling services for children and families dealing with a range of issues, including anxiety, depression, isolation, anger, separation anxiety, focus, oppositional behavior, and more. Our therapies include play therapy, art therapy, and solution-focused approaches to help children and families heal and grow together.
- Adolescent Counseling: Our adolescent counseling services help teens struggling with self-esteem, anxiety, depression, communication, isolation, anger, focus, and oppositional behavior. We provide a safe and supportive space for teens to learn the skills that will help bring hope and healing to their lives.
- Online Counseling: Online counseling is available to all Florida residents, providing a convenient and effective way for clients to receive support and guidance from a licensed counselor from the comfort of their own homes.
- Premarital Counseling: Our premarital counseling services help couples build a strong foundation for a healthy and fulfilling marriage. Through a combination of individual and couples counseling, we help couples identify and address potential challenges, improve communication, and deepen their connection.
At River Park Counseling, we are dedicated to helping our clients live their best lives. We believe that everyone deserves to experience joy, fulfillment, and purpose, and we are committed to providing the support and guidance needed to make that a reality.
Professionalism and Empathy
The reviewers consistently praise Melissa's professionalism, empathy, and caring nature. She is described as "very professional, precise, and invested" (Abigail Rossodivita), "understanding and relatable" (Grace Mahlman), and "more than caring" (Laura Brackenridge). Her ability to create a safe and non-judgmental space for clients is highlighted, allowing them to feel heard, understood, and cared for.
Competence and Effectiveness
The reviewers emphasize Melissa's competence and effectiveness in addressing various mental health issues, such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship problems. They praise her ability to help them set small goals, achieve progress, and resolve troubling issues. Melissa's guidance and support are credited with helping clients develop coping skills, gain confidence, and make meaningful changes in their lives.
Faith-Based Approach
Many reviewers appreciate Melissa's faith-based approach to counseling, finding it comforting and guiding. They mention that her Christian perspective has helped them navigate challenges and find hope and healing. However, it is emphasized that her approach is neither condescending nor oppressive, and that she is respectful of individual beliefs and values.
Availability and Commitment
The reviewers praise Melissa's availability and commitment to her clients. They appreciate her willingness to work with them at their pace, her patience, and her willingness to go above and beyond to ensure their success.
Personal Touch
Several reviewers accentuate Melissa's personal touch, describing her as "fun, " "has a sense of humor, " and "genuinely compassionate." They appreciate her ability to build rapport and connect with them on a personal level, making the therapeutic process more enjoyable and effective.
