Brainerd Counseling, Family Counseling, Group Therapy

Our therapists work with the following issues:

Phobias
Posttraumatic stress disorder
Trauma survivors (natural disasters, accidents, physical, emotional, verbal, sexual abuse.)
Relationship issues: siblings, parent/child, marital, employment

Assessments:

Emergency screening: Measures risk of hurting self or others. May include a home-based observation or referral for outpatient treatment or the Issuance of an Emergency Hold Order and transport to the Emergency Room.
Comprehensive Diagnostic Assessment
Comprehensive ADHD/EFD/Bipolar Differential Assessment

Groups:

Group Therapy for adolescents
Lakes Area Counseling uses a cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) that teaches adolescent/teens to identify and manage their feelings. In addition, the group provides the opportunity to practice new behaviors and learn new skills; mindfulness and radical acceptance, through role play and group feedback. Both behaviors are key to changing behaviors. Teens can be vulnerable to negative emotions and benefit from learning new behaviors that are positive coping skills.
Trauma recovery
Self-Care