Business Details
9 Years
experience
Christian Counseling Services in Stuart, FL
Founded in 2017, River Park Counseling provides professional Christian counseling services to individuals, couples, teens, and families in Stuart, FL, and surrounding areas. Our practice integrates evidence-based therapeutic approaches with biblical principles to address challenges such as anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship distress, and life transitions. Led by Melissa Rowell, LMHC, our team of licensed counselors and interns specializes in creating personalized treatment plans that foster emotional healing, improved communication, and spiritual growth.With expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, The Gottman Method, and EMDR, we offer both in-person and online counseling to accommodate diverse client needs. Our mission is to help clients overcome barriers to personal fulfillment through compassionate, client-centered care grounded in faith and clinical excellence.
Services
Individual Counseling
Couples Counseling
Child and Family Therapy
Adolescent Counseling
Online Counseling
Premarital Counseling
Trauma Recovery
Anxiety Treatment
Depression Counseling
Grief Support
Details
- Year established: 2017
Highlights and features
- We offer over a decade of combined counseling experience with faith-based expertise
- Our team includes certified Prepare Enrich facilitators and Gottman-trained counselors
- Specialized programs for adolescent, couples, and trauma counseling
- Online therapy available for Florida residents
- Integrative approach combining clinical research with biblical principles
What people say
Compassionate and hard working
Fantastic resource
Healing and hope
Safe and supportive environment
Transformative possibilities
Services
Individual Counseling
Our individual counseling helps clients address depression, anxiety, trauma, and life transitions through personalized sessions. Using evidence-based techniques like CBT and EMDR, we help clients develop coping skills and emotional resilience. Clients gain self-awareness and tools to overcome personal challenges while integrating faith-based principles for holistic healing.
Couples Counseling
Specialized couples counseling addresses communication issues, infidelity recovery, and intimacy challenges using The Gottman Method and Prepare Enrich programs. We help partners develop healthier interaction patterns and rebuild trust. Our faith-integrated approach strengthens relationships through improved conflict resolution and deeper emotional connection.
Adolescent Counseling
Targeted counseling for teens struggling with anxiety, self-esteem, and family conflicts provides a safe space for emotional expression. Our counselors use age-appropriate techniques to improve communication between teens and parents. The program focuses on developing coping skills while respecting confidentiality boundaries to build trust with adolescent clients.
Trauma Recovery
Specialized trauma counseling addresses effects of abuse, PTSD, and emotional wounds using EMDR and evidence-based therapies. We help clients process traumatic experiences without retraumatization while maintaining faith-integrated support. The program focuses on symptom reduction and developing healthy coping mechanisms for lasting recovery.
Online Counseling
Secure online counseling provides accessible mental health support for Florida residents facing anxiety, depression, or relationship issues. Our licensed counselors deliver the same evidence-based treatments through virtual sessions. This convenient option maintains therapeutic effectiveness while offering flexibility for clients' schedules.
People
Melissa Rowell
Founder & Clinical Supervisor
LMHC with over a decade of counseling experience, certified in Prepare Enrich, Gottman Method, and Couples Communication. Specializes in women's issues and couples therapy after teaching career.
Terri Thedford
Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern
25+ years ministry experience with EMDR specialization. Focuses on trauma recovery and goal-oriented counseling using faith-based perspective for personal and professional growth.
Betsy Fowler
Counselor
Specializes in child/adolescent therapy for anxiety, self-esteem, and trauma. Uses integrative approach combining Person-centered and Solution-Focused therapies while pursuing PhD in Psychological Studies.
Mary Stuart Rice
Mental Health Intern
Master's level intern focusing on marriage and family counseling. Combines 10 years of ministry experience with clinical training to address anxiety, grief, and relationship challenges.
Questions
What counseling specialties do you offer?
We specialize in individual, couples, adolescent, and family counseling addressing anxiety, depression, trauma, relationship issues, and premarital preparation using evidence-based methods.
Are your counselors licensed and qualified?
Our team includes licensed mental health counselors, certified Prepare Enrich facilitators, Gottman-trained therapists, and EMDR specialists with advanced degrees and extensive clinical experience.
Do you offer online counseling options?
Yes, we provide secure online counseling sessions for all Florida residents, maintaining the same quality of care as in-person appointments with flexible scheduling options.
What faith-based approaches do you use?
We integrate biblical principles with clinical techniques, offering prayer integration options while respecting client preferences. Our counselors hold diverse theological perspectives within Christian frameworks.
