Highland Park Church
Counseling Center
4777 Lakeland Highlands Road
Lakeland, FL 33813
Phone: 863.647.3518
Our Mission...assisting people through life
Our mission is to assist individuals in the Lakeland and surrounding communities with emotional, mental, relational and spiritual needs to achieve their dreams, meaning and purpose in life, and to improve their overall quality of life, by providing cost-effective, professional counseling within a holistic, Christian environment.
Our counselors work alongside clients, who learn new skills that enable them to live a full and productive life. You and your counselor will develop a treatment plan together, with stated goals and objectives for counseling. Each plan is based on individual needs and is developed on a case-by-case basis.
Why Counseling
To be whole and complete, we need to be healthy emotionally, mentally, spiritually, physically, behaviorally, and relationally...in all areas of life. Problems come in all shapes and sizes. They may attack one or several aspects of our health and often affects more than one family member. Friends, family members, and pastors can listen and walk with us through life events and crises. When the issues go deeper than our family and friends can handle, a professional counselor can help.
Counseling is a confidential place to talk about your problems. If you share your concerns with a friend, they may unwittingly tell another friend. Professional Counselors are bound by State and Federal Law to maintain your confidentially. It’s a safe place to work on your issues.*
Counselors are trained to listen, reflect and guide clients down a more productive path. You may find yourself trapped in a situation that is overwhelming, and you don’t know how to get out. These may be issues from the past, or present struggles.
The first step: call today.
*Exceptions to confidentiality may apply to threats of harm to self or others, certain neglect or abuse situations, court orders, or if you sign a waiver.
You Are Not Alone
Others have experienced similar situations. Chances are you will meet them at work, in church, at the mall, or in your own home. Here are a few reasons people seek counseling:
Addictions (drugs, alcohol, pornography, sex)
Anger Management (losing control)
Anxiety & Panic (panic attacks, social phobias, fears, obsessions, compulsions)
Depression (can’t get out of bed, can’t concentrate, irritable, crying spells, suicidal thoughts, mood swings)
Eating Disorders (binging, purging, not eating)
Medical Problems (coping with diabetes, chronic pain, disabilities, and others)
Premarital Counseling (get to know each other before tying the knot)
Relationship Issues (marital conflict, separation, remarriage, co-dependency, family struggles, parenting styles, divorce recovery for adults and children, blended family issues, overcoming an affair)
Transition Issues (moving, having a baby, living away from family and friends, getting a new job, career indecision)
Trauma (rape, victims of violence)
Services Offered
Individual Therapy
Play Therapy
School Consultation
Group Counseling (call for a listening)
Marital & Premarital Counseling
Family Therapy
Crisis Intervention
Consultation & Coaching
Lecture Series
Counselor Experience & Credentials
All of our professional counselors are licensed or licensed-eligible in the State of Florida meaning they hold a minimum of a Master’s Degree in Counseling with 1,000+ hours of clinical experience. You may request a specific counselor if you choose, but sessions are usually scheduled according to first available appointment. All counselors are required to abide by Florida State & Federal Law.
Schedule An Appointment
Professional counselors are available each weekday, except on major holidays. Appointments for counseling may be scheduled during regular business hours by calling the number listed here. If you have to leave a message, we will respond to your inquiry within one business day. Non-emergency appointments are typically scheduled within seven to ten business days of initial inquiry. For life-threatening emergencies, call 911. Immediate crises will be handled by our pastoral staff daily at no charge. A limited number of evening and weekend sessions are available but you may need to rearrange your schedule for the first visit as prime slots are typically reserved for those already committed to treatment. All counseling sessions are approximately 45-50 minutes in length (although the first session may take a little longer). Follow-up appointments vary in schedule from weekly, biweekly, monthly, or bimonthly, to be determined on a case-by-case basis.
Fees
Our goal is to serve the community by providing high quality, professional counseling services at an affordable cost. In order to meet the needs of the community and for the Counseling Center to be self-sufficient, Highland Park Church has established the following reduced-fee schedule.
Client Status will be determined by HP staff in accordance with current church records.
Fees are based on client status although others may elect to fund their treatment. At this time we can receive payment in the form of credit card, cash or check made payable to Highland Park Church of the Nazarene. The counseling center does not file insurance claims, but you may check with your insurance carrier and request coverage on your own. Fees for each session will be due and payable at the time of check-in. We reserve the right to discontinue treatment in the event of refusal to pay for services. Fees do not include the cost of some materials (eg. Books and workbooks).
Individual / Family / Group Therapy Per Session
Member/Regular Attendees of Highland Park $45.00
Occasional Attendees of Highland Park $60.00
Others in the community $75.00
Group Therapy (payable in full before the start of the group) $20.00
“But true wisdom and power are with God; counsel and understanding are his.”
Job 12:13
