Lake Country Associates

04/07/2026

Alexa is now accepting new clients in our Bemidji office! She has Immediate openings for teens and adults!

03/24/2026

Lake Country Associates will closed tomorrow Wednesday March 25th 2026 for All Staff Training. We will be open again Thursday March 26th.

03/17/2026

03/02/2026

Welcome Robin Wicker, MSW, LICSW, RPT-S to our LCA team! Robin provides services out of our Park Rapids office.

Robin Wicker has more than 20 years experience providing therapy to children, teens and families at mental health clinics and schools. She specializes in issues such as anger management, domestic abuse, sexual abuse, trauma, anxiety and depression. Robin is a Registered Play Therapist with extensive training working with children. She utilizes a person-centered and strengths-based approach in her work. Robin has specialized training in two trauma treatments, Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), and an attachment-based model of family therapy, Theraplay.

For more information about Robin check out our website: https://lakecountryassociates.com/5072-2/

02/15/2026

Congratulations, Jessica!

Jessica Niemi works with families of children ages 0-5. She also facilitates family groups focused on parenting young children and provides mental health consultation and training for a variety of disciplines.

01/29/2026

Nothing better than time spent together outside the office 💙
Our team works hard supporting our clients every day, and believe that connection, laughter, and a little fun are part of staying well too. Grateful for this incredible group of humans who show up with heart, skill, and humor—both in and out of the office.

Yesterday we hosted a wonderful group of 7 adults who came in just to create, relax, and make slime!🤩
Each slime had its own name, personality, and story.❤️
Sensory play isn’t childish, it’s calming, creative, and healing at any age.
Adults deserve play too🫶🏻✨

(Message this page to book your party!) :))

01/28/2026

Welcome Alexa Hutson,MSW,LGSW to our LCA team! Alexa provides services out of our Bemidji office. She is currently taking immediate referrals for teens and adults!

Alexa Hutson, MSW, LGSW, is a full-time Mental Health Professional/Clinical Trainee with over seven years of experience in mental health, substance use, and social work settings. She provides evidence-based, client-centered therapy to clients of all ages experiencing substance use concerns, grief and loss, trauma-related symptoms, and mood disorders.

For more information about Alexa check out our website: https://lakecountryassociates.com/5039-2/

01/22/2026

Children of different ages may react to traumatic events differently.
Here are simple strategies for parents, caregivers, and communities to provide support and promote healing.
Keep routines, play together & reduce media coverage...while reminding all children they are loved.

01/20/2026

Lake Country Associates is seeking a Part-Time or Full-Time Experienced Mental Health Practitioner for its Park Rapids ARMHS Program. A Mental Health Practitioner provides a variety of rehabilitation services and skills training to clients with serious and persistent mental illness. These services are based in the community and are scheduled around the staff and client's availability. Mental Health Practitioners work in coordination with the Mental Health Professional and county case managers to teach social skills and mental health rehabilitative services.

For more information about the position, call LCA at 218-366-9229 or email resume to: admin@lakecountryassociates.com.

Check out our website for more information:

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. W...

12/31/2025

Lake Country Associates will be closing today at 12:00 pm Wednesday December 31st. We will be closed all day tomorrow for New Year's Day Thursday January 1st 2026. We will be open again on Friday January 2nd. Have a Happy New Year!