1. Do you take insurance?
We do not directly accept insurance, but we  can provide a Super bill for potential reimbursement upon request. Care at River Park Counseling is guided by your needs, not insurance limitations.

 

2. What type of counseling do you offer?

We provide counseling for: Adults, Couples, and Teens
Individual Counseling
Couples/Marriage Counseling
Trauma/ EMDR Therapy

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For the following issues:

Marriage & Romantic Relationships

• Marriage counseling

• Couples counseling

• Premarital counseling

• Communication problems in relationships

• Conflict resolution

• Rebuilding trust

• Healing after betrayal or infidelity

• Emotional disconnection

• Attachment patterns in relationships

• Pursuer–withdrawer dynamics

• Navigating separation or discernment about the future of a relationship

• Blended family challenges

• Rebuilding friendship in marriage

• Strengthening emotional intimacy

• Restoring respect and partnership

• Sexual Issues in Marriage

• Divorce Recovery

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Boundaries & Relationship Skills

• Setting healthy boundaries

• Saying no and assertiveness

• Codependency and people-pleasing

• Navigating family or relational conflicts

 

Emotional Regulation & Personal Growth

• Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm

• Managing anger and frustration

• Self-esteem and confidence

• Emotional awareness and resilience

 

Trauma & Relational Wounds

• Childhood or past relational trauma

• Betrayal or emotional neglect

• Healing from hurtful relationships 

• Physical or Sexual Abuse (past not current)

• Religious trauma or abuse

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Life Transitions & Adjustment

• Major life changes

• Career or relationship transitions

• Adjusting to new life stages

 

Family Relationships

• Parent–adult child conflict

• Family communication and boundaries

• Extended family or in-law challenges

 

Faith & Spiritual Integration

• Integrating faith and mental health

• Spiritual growth and guidance

• Support for ministry leaders and families

 

Anxiety, Panic & OCD

• General anxiety and panic attacks

• Obsessive thoughts or compulsive behaviors

• Social anxiety and worry

 

Depression & Mood

• Persistent sadness or low energy

• Loss of interest or motivation

• Negative thinking or hopelessness

• Coping with grief and loss

 

Personal Development

• Self-confidence and emotional maturity

• Healthy relationship patterns

• Clarifying values and life purpose

• Growth in character and self-awareness

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3. Are your counselors trained?
Yes—all of our counselors are professionally trained and are either licensed in the state of Florida as LMHC , Registered Mental Health Counseling Interns or  Marriage and Family Therapist Interns.  Master's level interns are also trained and supervised by Melissa Rowell, LMHC, Clinical Supervisor through the internship program at Palm Beach Atlantic University in West Palm Beach.

 

 

4. What type of counseling modalities do you use?

EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing): Helps process trauma, distressing memories, and emotional blocks using bilateral stimulation (eye movements, taps, or sounds)
 

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT): Identifies and changes unhelpful thoughts and behaviors
 

Gottman Therapy for couples: Improves communication, trust, and relationship satisfaction
 

Emotion-Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples: Strengthens emotional attachment between partners
 

Attachment-Based Therapy for couples: Addresses patterns rooted in early attachment experiences and helps clients identify their attachment style of either Anxious, Avoidant, or Secure. 
 

Prepare/Enrich: Premarital and couples enrichment tool to build a strong relationship foundation

 

Christian Counseling: Christian counseling combines professional counseling with biblical truth to help individuals and couples experience healing and restore relationships according to God's design.


5. How does the first couples session work?
Each partner is first seen individually to share history, concerns, and goals. Then, in a joint session, the counselor helps the couple set shared goals, address challenges, and create a plan to strengthen the relationship. This ensures both partners feel heard and supported.

 

6. Do you offer counseling for infidelity?
Yes. We offer infidelity counseling using Gottman’s process combined with EMDR to help process betrayal trauma.
Key Goals:
Atone (Past): Take responsibility and provide transparency
Attune (Present): Explore underlying relationship issues
Attach (Future): Rebuild trust, intimacy, and shared meaning

 

6. How long are sessions?
Individual: 50 minutes
Couples: 60–90 minutes

 

7. How many sessions will I need?
It depends on your goals. Some clients see progress in a few sessions, while others benefit from ongoing support. Your counselor will help create a plan tailored to your needs.


8.What are the session fees?
Melissa Rowell LMHC, Clinical Supervisor: $175 individual / $200 couples
Terri Thedford LMHC: $160 individual / $200 couples
Mary Stuart Rice RMHI: $125 individual / $125 couples
Shelby Alber Master's Level Intern: $125 individual / $125 couples
 
 

9. Do you have a cancellation policy?
Yes. We have a 24-hour cancellation policy. If a session is missed without 24 hours’ notice, or if there is a no-show, the session fee will be charged. This helps keep our counselors’ schedules organized and allows other clients the opportunity to be seen.


10. Is what I share confidential?
Yes. All sessions are confidential and HIPAA-compliant, with limited exceptions required by law (such as safety concerns). Please note: we do not keep secrets between couples; information shared in joint sessions supports honesty and healing.

 

11. Are there certain issues you do not treat at River Park Counseling?

Yes. River Park Counseling does not currently provide treatment for individuals experiencing active suicidal thinking, domestic violence situations, active substance abuse/addiction, or those seeking specialized pornography addiction recovery.  In these situations, we encourage individuals to seek care from providers and programs specifically equipped to offer the level of support these concerns require. 

 

 

12. How do I get started?
Simply call us at 772-206-0248 or email Melissa at Melissa@riverparkcounseling.com and complete our intake paperwork. Once received, we will schedule your first session and begin your personalized counseling plan.

 

13. Do you incorporate faith into counseling?
We meet clients where they are and respect each individual’s beliefs. As a Christian counseling practice, we encourage incorporating biblical principles and prayer into sessions for clients who desire it.


14. What about counselor availability?
We work hard to offer openings within the week. Our practice is constantly growing to meet the counseling needs of our community.


15. What makes River Park Counseling different?
We provide specialized, evidence-based counseling with a Christian perspective. Every counselor is trained in EMDR, and many have additional expertise in CBT, couples therapy, trauma, and premarital Prepared/Enrich