LCA Welcomes Laura Hansen, MSW, LICSW

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Lake Country Associates welcomes Laura Hansen Master’s of Social Work (MSW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) to our Bemidji office. Laura has thirty-two years of experience working in the mental health, counseling and social work field. In 2008, Laura obtained her Master’s Degree in Social Work from the University of Minnesota – Duluth. Prior to earning her master’s degree, Laura worked as a social worker in the areas of child protection, family service and welfare reform. Laura has sixteen years of experience as a school social worker, school counselor, and mental health therapist. In February 2011, she obtained her clinical license with the Minnesota Board of Social Work as an Independent Clinical Social Worker. Laura has worked as an adjunct instructor in the Social Work Department at Bemidji State University.

Laura enjoys working with people and uses a comprehensive, person centered approach, drawing on the strengths perspective. She utilizes cognitive-behavioral therapy, one’s environment, physical health, psychological and emotional aspects and spirituality. Laura has extensive experience working with people addressing anxiety, depression, life changes and transitions, grief and loss, relationships and communication, trauma, couples relational issues, spirituality and family therapy. Laura also works with people who are managing severe and persistent mental illness. Laura enjoys working with adults, adolescents and children ages seven and up. Laura is honored to share in people’s exploration and journey through the challenges in life and to work together to improve the identified issues and concerns.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I appreciate the text/phone reminders.

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

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

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

The staff have good attitudes and open minds.

I found scheduling flexible to my needs.

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

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

They gave me hope for the future.  Life saving.

My therapist understands my child's needs and listens.

They matched me with the perfect therapist!

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

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

I like that the staff are flexible with scheduling.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Very welcoming place.  We love our therapist!

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

Easy to work with.  Made me feel comfortable!

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

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

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.

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

Friendly and helpful atmosphere.  Feel at ease walking in.

Good location, feels very professional and confidential!

I am so thankful I was directed here!

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

Therapy at LCA has helped my progress immensely!

I have a great therapist.  I appreciate her assistance!

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218-366-9229

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218-444-2233

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218-564-9229

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218-237-2520

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800-422-0045

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