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Cole Wellness

Updated 2026-08-17 · 3,950 reviewed · 340 listed · Scored from 7 Google reviews · How we rank ›

4.4(7) 52 low data composite score See reviews on Google
Mental Health & Anxiety CounselingChild & Adolescent CounselingSubstance Abuse & Addiction Counseling
Services
Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling, Child & Adolescent Counseling, Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling
Reviews
7

What recent reviews say

JP Cole draws strong praise for warmth, genuine engagement, and willingness to listen without judgment. One older complaint about unresponsive customer service raises a note of caution about phone access.

Based on limited recent reviews, so treat this as low-confidence.

Praised for
  • compassionate and non-judgmental
  • skilled at building trust
  • practical tools and growth-focused
  • accessible and easy to work with
Watch-outs
  • customer service unresponsive
  • staff reluctant to answer calls
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Best for: individuals seeking compassionate, judgment-free counseling with practical tools for personal growth
Think twice if: phone access and customer service responsiveness have been barriers in the past

Strengths

  • JP Cole's emotional intelligence and rapport-building
  • non-judgmental, practical counseling approach
  • integrated health coaching and fitness services

Worth knowing

  • JP Cole holds LISW-CP and LAC certifications
  • Chris McCoy holds LISW-CP and LAC certifications
  • Dr. Joshua Fowler is board-certified in General and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • business offers 8-week Divorce Recovery Group for Men, Healthy Masculinity Men's Group, and THE GROUNDWORK 6-week program for high school boys
  • gym on-site with variety of equipment, low noise, uncrowded

What reviews say by service

Mental Health & Anxiety Counseling
JP Cole consistently praised for warmth, engagement, and practical approach to growth
Substance Abuse & Addiction Counseling
no specific review evidence

How it compares

  • Rated 4.4 against a 4.6 average across the 207 mental health & anxiety counseling businesses listed here.
  • Has more Google reviews than 75% of the businesses in this directory.

How we scored this

Scoring Method
Star rating 70
Review volume 39
Review recency 0
Review sentiment 59
Profile completeness 75
Verification 30

Rating breakdown

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Common questions

Is there a gym at Cole Wellness?
Yes. Reviewers mention a variety of equipment, low noise levels, and uncrowded conditions.
Who would be the primary counselor?
JP Cole appears to be the main counselor reviewers reference. The business also lists Chris McCoy (LISW-CP, LAC) and Dr. Joshua Fowler (board-certified psychiatrist) on their roster.

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Last updated 2026-08-17