Welcome Christina and Aaron!

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Lake Country Associates welcomes two new staff to the ARMHS Program in Park Rapids:

 Christina Olson

Christina jChristina Olson, Mental Health Practitioneroined our Park Rapids ARMHS team and is working with clients in Cass and Hubbard counties.  She received her Social Work degree from Bemidji State University in 2008.  From there she relocated to southern Mexico where she taught English and music, and gained a whole new perspective on life and living.  She has worked with individuals of all ages in community, home and school settings.  In her position as a Mental Health Practitioner, Christina is very motivated to work together with people to improve the quality of their lives.

 

 Aaron Majors

Aaron Majors is an MSW intern at Lake Country Associates. Aaron He earned a B.A. in Applied Behavioral Science in 2014.  Aaron also earned his A.A.S. in Aerospace Ground Equipment Technology in 2010.  Aaron brings a unique background to Lake Country Associates.  He is retired from the Air Force after serving 20+ years on active duty.  Aaron has worked in some of the most diverse and dynamic environments in the world. During his internship, Aaron would like to be involved in the Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS), Community Support Program (CSP), Adult mental health drop-in center, and hospice services with St. Joseph’s Healthcare.  Aaron has a passion for people and community and follows a strengths-based approach when addressing individual issues.  Aaron is eager to apply his skills and knowledge in ways that will serve to the betterment of the community.  He wants to empower those the people we serve and connect them to the services they deserve.

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

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

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

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

I appreciate the text/phone reminders.

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.

I am so thankful I was directed here!

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

I like that the staff are flexible with scheduling.

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

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

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

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

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

Easy to work with.  Made me feel comfortable!

I have a great therapist.  I appreciate her assistance!

They gave me hope for the future.  Life saving.

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

I love the comfortable feel in the office.

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

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

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

Therapy at LCA has helped my progress immensely!

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

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.

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

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

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

My therapist understands my child's needs and listens.

My therapist is a life saver! :-)

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

The staff have good attitudes and open minds.

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

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

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

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

Good location, feels very professional and confidential!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Very welcoming place.  We love our therapist!

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

I found scheduling flexible to my needs.

They matched me with the perfect therapist!

Friendly and helpful atmosphere.  Feel at ease walking in.

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

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