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.
Resources
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
Know the Warning Signs of Mental Illness
The National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) has identified warning signs for someone with a mental illness. Here's what NAMI had to say about it: Trying to tell the difference between what expected behaviors are and what might be the signs of a mental illness isn't...
Jessica Croatt Niemi MSSW LICSW IMH-E® (IV)
Jessica specializes in working with families with young children and parents. She is certified to provide Parent Child Interaction Therapy and Trauma-Informed Child Parent Psychotherapy, evidenced based practices for children and their caretakers. Jessica has a wealth of specialized skills in the field of Infant and Early Childhood Mental Health.
May is Mental Health Awareness Month!
Data from the National Alliance for the Mentally Ill about the prevalence and impact of Mental illness suggests it's more common than people think. May is mental health awareness month (for more information, see their website at NAMI.org): Prevalence of Mental...
Reducing Stigma
NAMI suggests three easy steps to reducing stigma and becoming "Stigma Free". Step 1 Educate Yourself and Others Everyone knows a little about mental health issues but knowing the facts about mental illness can help you educate others and reject stigmatizing...
Jean Greseth MSW, LICSW
Jean’s areas of special interest are working with trauma survivors (both children and adults), women’s issues, adoption issues, infertility issues, treatment of anxiety, depression, serious and persistent mental illnesses and working with children and adolescents.
Da’Nel Chase, MS, LPCC, RPT
Da’Nel is a licensed professional clinical counselor with 15 years of experience providing therapy to children, adolescents, adults, and families. She is certified with US Association for Play Therapy as a Registered Play Therapist (RPT).
Navigation
Staff
Bemidji
Park Rapids
Menahga
Forms
News
Careers
Contact
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