Counseling in Park Rapids & Bemidji

SCHEDULE AN APPOINTMENT

Lake Country Associates provides counseling and support for people of all ages.  Our experienced therapists can help your family improve communication and move forward in a positive direction.  We can assist people in dealing with trauma, depression, chemical dependency, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions.  Our therapists serve children, teens, adults, couples and families in a confidential and supportive environment.Peaceful rock scene

Established in 2009, Lake Country Associates is committed to providing comprehensive, ethical services to our clientele, our referral sources, and the communities we serve.  Our staff of professionals take pride in tailoring their work to meet the needs of the individual.

How can we help?

Lake Country Associates provides a broad array of services to persons of all ages from early childhood to mature adulthood including:

Our experienced staff of counselors provide therapeutic services at our offices in Park Rapids, Bemidji and Menahga, MN.  ARMHS Practitioners serve program recipients within a 30 mile radius of Park Rapids and Bemidji.

Adult and Children’s Psychiatric services are provided by the Rural Psychiatric Associates (RPA) at our Park Rapids office.  Psychiatrists from RPA are available by appointment 1-2 days a week, most often through telemedicine.  For more information or to schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist, call the Rural Psychiatric Associates directly at 701-732-2500 or visit their website at:  http://www.centerforpsychiatriccare.com/

Insurance and Payment

We accept most public and private insurances. We also contract with Employers Assistance Programs (EAP).

Lake Country Associates is a host site for the National Health Service Corp (NHSC).  At LCA, no one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay.  We offer a discounted/sliding fee schedule, based on family size and income.

Feedback from LCA clients:

I am so thankful I was directed here!

The appointment times work well with my schedule.  My children get along well with their therapists.

The staff have good attitudes and open minds.

Meeting with my therapist has been making my life and relationships a lot less stressful.

They work with your schedule and do whatever they can to help you.

My counselor helps me out when I need it most.  I can always count on them to say the right things, even when I don't want to hear it.

I love the comfortable feel in the office.

I'm so appreciative of my therapist's knowledge, skill and understanding.

Quick and easy to get an appointment.  Friendly, helpful staff.

Friendly and helpful atmosphere.  Feel at ease walking in.

She's thinking through things with me instead of just giving directions.  It shows that she cares.

The staff members are always well informed and ready to help/answer questions.

My son and daughter are making steps toward our family goals!

Therapy at LCA has helped my progress immensely!

It is a very comfortable atmosphere.  Everyone is flexible and understanding!

When we come in for an appointment, the reception staff always has a friendly smile on her face.

Location is great and the staff is excellent with customer service.  Therapy is also professional and comfortable.

I love coming to LCA.  Everybody is so friendly and make you feel so much better.

Listens to both my child and me.  Getting us through some very difficult times with care and compassion.

Greatly appreciate having the option of Christian Counseling and being able to filter issues through that lens!

Easy to work with.  You can tell they genuinely care about their clients.

Good location, feels very professional and confidential!

My therapist was very, very kind and is an awesome problem solver.

You are all warm, welcoming and so very helpful!  Thank you!!

Easy to get to.  Very friendly people willing to help.

Everyone was very helpful.  I'm glad I called to get help!

Very welcoming place.  We love our therapist!

I like that the staff are flexible with scheduling.

I appreciated being treated normally, even though I was getting help with a difficult situation.

Her thoughtfulness and her knowledge of helping people with depression is what I need to achieve my goals!

My child's therapist is awesome!  So helpful and relates well to the whole family.

I had a person to talk with about my problems and my problems are getting better.

All the staff were friendly and helpful.  They answered all my questions.

My ARMHS staff is awesome!  She has helped me make progress in many areas of my life.  I have better relationships now.

My therapist understands my child's needs and listens.

I have a great therapist.  I appreciate her assistance!

My therapist is a life saver! :-)

Our counselor wanted to meet our entire family to find out how to better help our son.  She offered lots of suggestions and things to help us in the long term.

Easy to work with.  Made me feel comfortable!

They were open to my opinion of which counselor I see.

They gave me hope for the future.  Life saving.

I always feel that my therapist is listening to what I have to say and helping me come up with practical ways to deal with things.

The receptionist knew my name after the second visit...very friendly!

The front desk staff had a positive attitude and was patient with me.

Talking with my therapist is helping, instead of holding it all in.

I appreciate the text/phone reminders.

The receptionist staff have been amazing.  They are friendly and caring.  You can tell they enjoy their job.

They matched me with the perfect therapist!

I found scheduling flexible to my needs.

My therapist is great!  Of all the therapists we've had over the years, she understands our family and kids the best.  Very helpful!

My children's counselors are awesome.  I've seen huge progress in both my kids.

Resources

LCA Brochure

August 2023 Activities Calendar

September 2023 Cottage Activity Calendar

Community Resource List

All Forms and Downloads

Office Hours

Park Rapids Office

  • Monday, Tuesday, Thursday
    8:00 to 5:00
  • Wednesday
    8:00 to 7:00
  • Friday
    8:00 to 1:00

Bemidji Office

  • Monday – Thursday
    8:00 to 5:00
  • Friday
    8:00 to 12:00

Menahga Office

  • Open by appointment

LCA offices may be closed over the noon hour. 

Important Numbers

Park Rapids Office Phone:
218-366-9229

Bemidji Office Phone:
218-444-2233

Menahga Office Phone:
218-564-9229

LCA Fax Number (all offices):

218-237-2520

24-Hour Crisis Line:
800-422-0045