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Like a River, Healing Moves Forward.
There may be times when life feels steady and others when you find yourself navigating difficult currents.
Life experiences, relationships, losses, trauma and transitions can shape the course of our lives—but they do not have to determine where we go next.
Just as a river flows around obstacles, carve new pathways, and continues forward, you can develop new ways of understanding yourself, responding to life and moving forward.
We look beneath the surface to understand the experiences, patterns, and currents that have shaped you. We will work toward greater insight, stronger coping and meaningful change.
Your past is part of your story. It does not have to determine your direction.
It's about discovering who you are becoming and where the current can take you next. Riverside Counseling helps guide you along your way.
Conveniently located at Wildwood Office, our Brainerd office building is just 1 block north of Walgreens - on Northwest Fourth St & Riverside Drive as you drive towards the DMV and Essentia Sports/Civic Center.
Riverside Counseling
517 NW 4th St
Suite 113B
Brainerd MN 56401
Parking & Directions:
Please park in the lower-level parking lot. Riverside Counseling is located on the lower level of the building.
Once inside the building, take a seat in the lobby near the U.S. Army Recruiters office and you will be greeted shortly. If the office door is open, you are welcome to enter office to start your session!
Riverside Counseling is an intentionally curated private practice that provides thoughtful care in a cozy, regulating environment where clients can feel safe enough to go deeper—while maintaining the right amount of therapeutic challenge to support meaningful change.
Neither clinical; nor overly comfortable.
Every interaction at Riverside Counseling reflects a commitment to exceptional clinical care. Every treatment plan is designed around the whole person—not just the symptoms—integrating evidence-based empowerment.
Riverside Counseling's mission is to help people heal, grow, and thrive. We provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a safe and supportive environment. Through therapy, Riverside helps individuals better understand themselves, build resilience, and develop the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges. When individuals heal, families become stronger and communities become healthier.
Riverside Counseling envisions a community where mental wellness is valued, accessible, and supported. Riverside strives to help people recognize their strengths, move through life’s challenges, and create lives that feel meaningful and fulfilling. Riverside's vision is simple: healthier individuals, stronger families, and more connected communities.
Compassion
Riverside Counseling meets every individual with dignity and respect, and without judgment.
Empowerment
Riverside Counseling believes clients are the experts in their own lives. Therapy is a collaborative partnership that builds on strengths and increases true internal confidence.
Excellence
Riverside Counseling is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-informed care through lifelong learning, clinical integrity, and professional excellence.
Growth
Personal growth is a lifelong journey. Riverside Counseling encourages curiosity, self-reflection, and continuous self-development.
Hope
Riverside Counseling believes healing is possible and that every person has the capacity to create meaningful, lasting change.
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Riverside Counseling
517 NW 4th St., Lower Level Suite 113B | Brainerd, MN 56401 | Near Walgreens & The DMV
Call 218-440-8288 or Text 218-450-8400
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