Ellie Anderson MSW, LICSW

Our StaffPark Rapids

Ellie Anderson Park Rapids TherapistEllie Anderson, MSW, LICSW is a Clinical Social Worker with over 15 years of experience providing mental health services.  For the last 14 years, Ellie has been providing therapeutic services out of the Nevis Schools for Stellher Human Services.  Ellie has a BA in psychology, and earned her Master of Social Work degree from the College of St. Catherine / University of St. Thomas.  Ellie provides therapy to children, adolescents, adults and families.  She has provided mental health services in school-based, in-home, and outpatient mental health programs. Her areas of special interest include working with trauma survivors, as well as treatment of anxiety, depression, disruptive behaviors, adjustment issues and parental support. Ellie also has specialized training in working with children, adolescents and adults who have experienced domestic and sexual violence.

Ellie has been trained in Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT) and other Minnesota evidenced based practices for treating depression, anxiety and disruptive behaviors in youth.  She is trained in and has experience conducting Early Childhood Mental Health Assessments for children ages 3-5.  She is qualified as a Clinical Supervisor by the Minnesota Board of Social Work and the Minnesota Board of Behavioral Health and Therapy.

Call 218-366-9229 to schedule an appointment with Ellie.

 

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Feedback from LCA clients:

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

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

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

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

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

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

I appreciate the text/phone reminders.

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.

My therapist understands my child's needs and listens.

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

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

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

I love the comfortable feel in the office.

Friendly and helpful atmosphere.  Feel at ease walking in.

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

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

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

They matched me with the perfect therapist!

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

Good location, feels very professional and confidential!

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

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 have a great therapist.  I appreciate her assistance!

My therapist is a life saver! :-)

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

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

Very welcoming place.  We love our therapist!

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

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

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

Easy to work with.  Made me feel comfortable!

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.

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

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

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

They gave me hope for the future.  Life saving.

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

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.

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

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.

Therapy at LCA has helped my progress immensely!

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!

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 staff have good attitudes and open minds.

I found scheduling flexible to my needs.

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

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    8:00 to 5:00
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  • Friday
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218-366-9229

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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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