Therapy Services for The Whole Family
Located in Palm Beach County, Rising Lotus is a place where individuals and families can gather for support and guidance as they navigate the challenges of twenty-first century life.
We welcome families of all abilities, ages, gender identity, immigration status, race, religion, sexual identity and socio-economic status.
Our Unique Approach
Our developmentally-appropriate and trauma-sensitive approach is an effective method to support the entire family from pregnancy onward. Specialties include interventions that address infant mental health, trauma, neurodiversity and issues related to LGBTQ children, teens, and adults, as well as families connected to adoption and donor conception.
Our Guiding Principle
We believe healing occurs within relationships and we emphasize the importance of relationships as a vital mechanism for change in a non-judgmental, strength-based environment. Our approach is to create a collaborative and responsive plan for children, teens and their families, to act as partners in developing a more balanced family life and address the emotional and behavioral concerns in your family.
How We Can Help
Therapy
Rising Lotus offers a variety of therapy experiences for children, adolescents, families and adults. Many times, a therapeutic plan includes a combination of services.
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Parent Coaching
Parent coaching provides a safe place for parents to express their concerns, worries, and questions, and receive fresh insights and practical tools from an experienced professional.
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Psychological Evaluations
In addition to therapy and coaching services, Rising Lotus is proud to offer individual Psychological Evaluations for children, teens and young adults.
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Clinical Supervision
Clinical Supervision is a process whereby one clinician is responsible for facilitating the professional development and therapeutic competence of another clinician while they work toward licensure and/or Registered Play Therapist (RPT) status.
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Meet Our Team
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Tara McDonnell, LCSW, RPT-S
Tara is a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor and specializes in working with children under 6, as well as Gifted and Highly Sensitive Children, and those with Sensory Processing Difficulties. Tara is an Adjunct Professor at Florida Atlantic University.
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Alexandra Connor, LCSW
Alexandra is Licensed Clinical Social Worker who specializes in working with tweens, teens, and young adults, those who identify as LGBTQ+, and those who self-harm.
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Melissa Krulik, Ph.D, NCSP
Dr. Melissa Krulik is a Licensed Psychologist and Nationally Certified School Psychologist with extensive experience with children, adolescents and young adults.
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Jillian Lepera, LMHC, C-DBT
Jillian specializes in working with children, adolescents and young adults in relationship building, communication strategies, and trauma resolution. Jillian is also an Adjunct Professor at Palm Beach State University.
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Kara Murphy, LCSW
Kara Murphy is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) who has experience working with children, adolescents and adults in individual, group and family settings. Kara has extensive experience being trained in and utilizing evidence-based modalities.
