Lake Country Associates
Mental Health and Family Services
218-366-9229
Counseling in Park Rapids & Bemidji
Lake Country Associates provides counseling and support for people of all ages. Our experienced therapists can help your family improve communication and move forward in a positive direction. We can assist people in dealing with trauma, depression, chemical dependency, anxiety, bipolar disorder and other mental health conditions. Our therapists serve children, teens, adults, couples and families in a confidential and supportive environment.
Established in 2009, Lake Country Associates is committed to providing comprehensive, ethical services to our clientele, our referral sources, and the communities we serve. Our staff of professionals take pride in tailoring their work to meet the needs of the individual.
Office Hours
Park Rapids Office
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 to 5:00
- Wednesday 8:00 to 7:00
- Friday 8:00 to 1:00
Bemidji Office
- Monday – Thursday 8:00 to 5:00
- Friday 8:00 to 12:00
Menahga Office
- Open by appointment
LCA offices may be closed over the noon hour.
How can we help?
Lake Country Associates provides a broad array of services to persons of all ages from early childhood to mature adulthood including:
- Parenting Supports
- Substance Use Disorder Services
- Individual and Family Therapy
- Parent Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT)
- Conflict Resolution
- Adolescent and Adult Chemical Use Assessments (Rule 25s)
- Children’s Play Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Specialty Group Therapy
- Adult Rehabilitative Mental Health Services (ARMHS)
- Diagnostic Assessments
- Chemical Dependency Assessments
- Couple’s Counseling
- Adult Mental Health Drop-in Center
- Peer Support Services
- Medication Education
- Trauma Focused – Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
- EMDR
Our experienced staff of counselors provide therapeutic services at our offices in Park Rapids, Bemidji and Menahga, MN. ARMHS Practitioners serve program recipients within a 30 mile radius of Park Rapids and Bemidji.
Adult and Children’s Psychiatric services are provided by the Rural Psychiatric Associates (RPA) at our Park Rapids office. Psychiatrists from RPA are available by appointment 1-2 days a week, most often through telemedicine. For more information or to schedule an appointment with a psychiatrist, call the Rural Psychiatric Associates directly at 701-732-2500 or visit their website at: http://www.centerforpsychiatriccare.com/
Insurance and Payment
We accept most public and private insurances. We also contract with Employers Assistance Programs (EAP).
Lake Country Associates is a host site for the National Health Service Corp (NHSC). At LCA, no one will be denied access to services due to inability to pay. We offer a discounted/sliding fee schedule, based on family size and income.
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Important Numbers
Park Rapids Office Phone:
218-366-9229
Bemidji Office Phone:
218-444-2233
Menahga Office Phone:
218-564-9229
LCA Fax Number (all offices):
218-237-2520
24-Hour Crisis Line:
800-422-0045
LCA News and Information
STEPPS Group Therapy Begins October 4th
Lake Country Associates will again be offering the Systems Training for Emotional Predictability and Problem Solving (STEPPS) group therapy. STEPPS is a cognitive behavioral, skills training approach to assist people in the management of emotional intensity and the...
Updates from the Lake Country Cottage
Lake Country Cottage drop-in center has been open for a couple months now. Construction on the building is complete and Members have been working to make their drop-in center comfortable for everyone. Since opening, there have been many improvements and changes...
Lake Country Hires Two Mental Health Rehab Workers
Lake Country Associates is happy to announce the addition of two new Mental Health Rehab Workers to our ARMHS team of professionals. RJ Wattenhofer RJ received his Bachelor's Degree in English Literature from Bemidji State University in 1994 and graduated on May 25,...
“Lake Country Cottage” Brings New Opportunities for Community!
Lake Country Cottage opened its doors mid-May and will provide new opportunities for community members diagnosed with mental illness. The Cottage's goal is to use the tenets of the Clubhouse Model to help people diagnosed with mental illness (its members) with...
Bemidji Office welcomes Deanna Murphy, MA, LPCC
Lake Country Associates is proud to announce the addition of Deanna Murphy to our Bemidji office. Deanna received her Master’s Degree in Counseling Psychology from Bethel University in 1998. She became a Licensed Profession Clinical Counselor in 2011. ...
LCA Welcomes Lisa Smith, Mental Health Practitioner
Lake Country Associates is proud to announce the addition of Lisa Smith to our ARMHS team in Park Rapids. Lisa 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...
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Contact
Park Rapids Office Phone:
218-366-9229
Bemidji Office Phone:
218-444-2233
Menahga Office Phone:
218-564-9229
LCA Fax Number (all offices):
218-237-2520
24-Hour Crisis Line:
800-422-0045
Hours
Park Rapids Office
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00 to 5:00
- Wednesday 8:00 to 7:00
- Friday 8:00 to 1:00
Bemidji Office
- Monday – Thursday 8:00 to 5:00
- Friday 8:00 to 12:00
- Other times available by appointment
Menahga Office
- Open by appointment
LCA offices may be closed over the noon hour.
Locations
Park Rapids Office
515 Bridge Street Park Rapids, MN 56470
Bemidji Office
615 Anne Street Bemidji, MN 56601
Menahga Office
11 NW Main Street Menahga, MN 56464