Lake Country Welcomes Loretta Bach, LADC!

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Please join us in welcoming Loretta Bach, LADC to the Lake Country team. Loretta Bach-Gansen Loretta graduated from Minnesota State University-Mankato with certification in chemical dependency counseling in 1986. She went on to work towards certification as a CCDCR and was ultimately licensed by the State of Minnesota as an LADC. Loretta has worked continuously since her certification and licensure at all levels of Substance Use Disorder treatment.  She has worked with both adolescents and adults.  Loretta was the Program Director of an adolescent residential treatment program in Winnebago, Minnesota.  She also has worked in delivering outpatient services in the roles of primary counselor and outpatient coordinator.  She helped Mayo Health Systems develop an extended care/board and lodge program as well as helping with staff development. 

 Loretta moved to Park Rapids in 2009.  She has worked most of her time at Upper Mississippi Mental Health Center and Northern Pines Mental Health since her move “Up North”.  

 Loretta says she has been fortunate to work with many compassionate and forward-thinking staff and supervisors over her years of practice.  She has witnessed staggering changes in health care and has worked with the people that have drawn up policy and still have found ways to provide “person centered” care while working with these changes.  She is excited to continue that journey with her coworkers at Lake County Associates.

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

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

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

I am so thankful I was directed here!

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

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

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

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

Easy to work with.  Made me feel comfortable!

My therapist understands my child's needs and listens.

I found scheduling flexible to my needs.

I like that the staff are flexible with scheduling.

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

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

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

I love the comfortable feel in the office.

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

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

Friendly and helpful atmosphere.  Feel at ease walking in.

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

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

Therapy at LCA has helped my progress immensely!

I appreciate the text/phone reminders.

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.

Very welcoming place.  We love our therapist!

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

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

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

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

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

I have a great therapist.  I appreciate her assistance!

They gave me hope for the future.  Life saving.

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

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

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

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.

My therapist is a life saver! :-)

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

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

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

Good location, feels very professional and confidential!

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.

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.

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

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

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.

They matched me with the perfect therapist!

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