Toward Change and Healing
We provide comprehensive therapy, counseling, and consulting services for patients who are seeking help for a broad range of problems. Clients are empathetically guided toward establishing and restoring wellness; healthier connections and optimal functioning in the personal, professional, and social domains. At the River Wellness every client is valued. We provide education on mental and emotional health, work life balance, grief, loss, bereavement, and life transitions.
Exceptional Virtual Services
Virtual counseling services are as effective as face-to-face. We offer an affordable, private and convenient way to meet with a counselor/therapist by video office.
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Navigating the Highs and Lows: Mental Wellness for Professional Athletes
At the River Wellness, there lies an opportunity for professional athletes to find balance, understanding, and support in the unique challenges they face. My expertise in mental health and wellness is tailored specifically to the world of high-visibility sports and the intense pressures that come with it.
Welcome to Charlotte, North Carolina!
We are excited to introduce a distinguished addition to our community, Dr. Patricia Cruz, LCSW. Dr. Cruz is not just any therapist; she’s a beacon of support and guidance, especially for those in demanding professions and pivotal life stages.
Rest and Read this Summer!
Dr. Patricia R. Cruz, LCSW
I read a scripture recently that resonated with me deeper than it ever has. I am sure it is one I have repeated a lot for one reason or another over the years. This time it stayed with me longer than normal, maybe a few days…and spurred other thoughts and memories. The Bible says in Ecclesiastes 1:9 (NIV) “…what has been will be again, what has been done will be done again; there is nothing new under the sun.”