LCA Welcomes Lisa Smith, Mental Health Practitioner

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Lake Country Associates is proud to announce the addition of Lisa Smith to our ARMHS team in Park Rapids.  Lisa Smith Mental Health PractitionerLisa will be working part-time in Wadena and Hubbard Counties and is looking forward to the challenge.  Lisa has a Bachelor’s degree in Social Work from The College of St. Scholastica in Brainerd.  Her mental health experience includes interning as an ARMHS Practitioner for Northern Pines Mental Health Center in Staples and Brainerd.  Lisa also worked as an Equine Handler/Equine Coaching Assistant with Discovery Horse of Brainerd. Discovery Horse uses Equine Assisted Learning techniques to assist individuals with a mental health diagnosis.

Lisa has 2 children and lives on a small hobby farm. She enjoys spending time with horses and raises American Quarter Horses.  Welcome to the LCA family Lisa!  

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They matched me with the perfect therapist!

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

Easy to work with.  Made me feel comfortable!

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

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 therapist is a life saver! :-)

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 have a great therapist.  I appreciate her assistance!

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

I love the comfortable feel in the office.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Friendly and helpful atmosphere.  Feel at ease walking in.

I found scheduling flexible to my needs.

Good location, feels very professional and confidential!

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.

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

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

My therapist understands my child's needs and listens.

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

I like that the staff are flexible with scheduling.

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

Very welcoming place.  We love our therapist!

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

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

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

They gave me hope for the future.  Life saving.

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

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

I appreciate the text/phone reminders.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

Therapy at LCA has helped my progress immensely!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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    8:00 to 5:00
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    8:00 to 12:00

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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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