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:

Good location, feels very professional and confidential!

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

Therapy at LCA has helped my progress immensely!

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

My therapist understands my child's needs and listens.

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

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

The staff have good attitudes and open minds.

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.

My therapist is a life saver! :-)

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

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

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

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

I appreciate the text/phone reminders.

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

I am so thankful I was directed here!

I like that the staff are flexible with scheduling.

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

I found scheduling flexible to my needs.

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

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.

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

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

Very welcoming place.  We love our therapist!

They matched me with the perfect therapist!

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

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

Easy to work with.  Made me feel comfortable!

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

I have a great therapist.  I appreciate her assistance!

I love the comfortable feel in the office.

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

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

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

They gave me hope for the future.  Life saving.

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

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

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

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

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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. 

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

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