Vanessa Wananu, MSW, LICSW

BemidjiOur Staff

Vanessa Wananu, MSW, LICSW is clinical social worker with a Bachelor of Arts in Legal Studies from Minnesota State University Moorhead and a Masters of Social Work from Howard University. Vanessa has over 10 years of experience in the mental health field in a range of settings and with a variety of population. Over the years, she has worked in residential treatment, community healthcare, intensive outpatient/extended day treatment, outpatient, in-home/community based and school based mental health services. Vanessa has extensive experience in mobile crisis response, including suicide risk assessment, intervention and prevention.

Vanessa enjoys working with children, adults, couples and families and brings experience working with those from diverse backgrounds in both rural and urban areas. She uses an integrative approach that is person centered, trauma informed, and strength based, with an emphasis on building trusting therapeutic relationships to work toward positive change. Most recently, Vanessa managed a mobile crisis response team which grew her passion for creating a safe and supportive environment for both clients and staff to authentically grow and learn. Vanessa is dedicated to human rights, anti-racism & community collaboration.

Vanessa will be working in our Bemidji ARMHS program and providing individual diagnostic assessments and therapy. To connect with Vanessa Wananu about the ARMHS Program in Bemidji, call 218-444-2233.

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Feedback from LCA clients:

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

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

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

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

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

Good location, feels very professional and confidential!

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

My therapist is a life saver! :-)

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

I have a great therapist.  I appreciate her assistance!

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

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

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

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 appreciate the text/phone reminders.

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

I am so thankful I was directed here!

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

I found scheduling flexible to my needs.

I like that the staff are flexible with scheduling.

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

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

Very welcoming place.  We love our therapist!

Friendly and helpful atmosphere.  Feel at ease walking in.

They matched me with the perfect therapist!

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

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

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

They gave me hope for the future.  Life saving.

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

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

Therapy at LCA has helped my progress immensely!

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 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.

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

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

My therapist understands my child's needs and listens.

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

The staff have good attitudes and open minds.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

I love the comfortable feel in the office.

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

Easy to work with.  Made me feel comfortable!

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

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

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    8:00 to 5:00
  • Friday
    8:00 to 12:00

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  • Open by appointment

LCA offices may be closed over the noon hour. 

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Park Rapids Office Phone:
218-366-9229

Bemidji Office Phone:
218-444-2233

Menahga Office Phone:
218-564-9229

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218-237-2520

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800-422-0045

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