First Step Family Counseling

First Step Family Counseling, Inc. is a dedicated team of experienced professionals offering individualized, evidenced-based psychological services to children, adults, and families in the South Florida area. We take a strength-based approach to healing and growth, emphasizing collaboration, understanding, and the immense potential for happiness within each individual and family.

Our Mission

Our mission is to empower individuals and families to overcome challenges, build stronger relationships, and achieve lasting well-being. We believe in creating a safe, welcoming space where clients can grow, learn, and discover their inner resilience.

Who We Are

Founded by Dr. Melissa Argumosa, a highly skilled and compassionate psychologist, First Step Family Counseling draws from a diverse team of compassionate and experienced professionals. Dr. Argumosa has dedicated her career to supporting families struggling with developmental issues, trauma, anxiety, depression, and various family challenges.

Our Services

Developmental Assessments

Our comprehensive assessments identify developmental delays, potential learning challenges, and areas where your child can thrive. We provide tailored recommendations for early intervention and ongoing support.

Individual Therapy

We offer individualized therapy for children, adolescents, and adults struggling with various mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, trauma, and behavioral issues.

Family Therapy

We help families strengthen their communication, resolve conflict, and build healthy relationships through family therapy. We also provide specialized support for co-parenting families and blended families.

Play Therapy

Play is a child's natural language, and our experienced therapists use play therapy to facilitate healing, emotional processing, and cognitive development in young children.

Dyadic Therapy

This therapy explores the dynamics of parent-child relationships and helps parents understand their children better.

Parenting Support

We provide individual and group counseling to parents facing diverse challenges such as postpartum depression, parenting struggles, and adjusting to new family situations.

Our Approach

We believe in a collaborative and client-centered approach, working alongside you to identify your unique needs and developing a personalized plan for success. We are committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental space where you can feel heard and empowered.