Exciting News: A Smoother Scheduling Experience!
We’re making improvements to better serve you! Our practice is transitioning to Jane, a new online booking system designed to make scheduling easier, more convenient, and secure. With Jane, you’ll have 24/7 access to manage appointments, complete paperwork online, and receive helpful reminders—all in one place. As we adjust to this new system, we appreciate your patience and understanding during the transition. Our goal is to provide you with a smoother experience, and we’re confident Jane will make booking and managing your care simpler than ever. If you have any questions, we’re here to help!
Life can be overwhelming - especially right now. Whether you're facing a recent loss, fear of the unknown, challenges in relationships, finances, family or career; or maybe you just need a little encouragement from an understanding and empathetic counselor, Lake Area Counseling is here for you.
We don't believe in band-aids, cover-ups, denial of problems, or making excuses for ourselves and others. We shoot straight, focus on creative problem solving, and find real and practical solutions. We know the pain of past trauma, but we don't stay there; today is all we have and the future is what we make of it. We believe in moving forward.
We are relationship-focused. We know negative relationships brought the wounds and positive relationships will bring the healing. We believe in coping skills and positive thinking but we believe in healing and supportive relationships even more. We believe in Hope Unlimited.
Joel Daugherty MA, LPC-S
Indiv./Men/Couples
Holli Jones, MS, PLPC
DeRidder/Tele-health Only
Desaree Armand, MEd, PLPC
Indiv./Women/Youth
Annabelle Guins, BA
Counselor Intern
Andrew Duplechin, MA, PLPC
Couples/Indiv.
Kim Patton
Office Manager
Rebecca Pettefer, MA, PLPC
Kids (8+)/Youth/Indiv.
*Currently not accepting new clients
"Joel has been fantasic and a great help in my journey to understand more about myself and why I function the way I do. Would absolutely recommend ANYONE to see him at least once."
"I love my therapist so much! She's one of the only stable things I have in my life and I will forever be thankful for her! I will forever be recommending people to her!"
"Andrew was amazing—kind, empathetic, wise, intelligent, and intuitive. He obviously cares about the people he counsels, embraces 'why' of what he does, and is truly making a positive difference by sharing his gift with others."
"I'm so thankful I met my therapist. He has brought so much awareness to my life. I feel supported and validated."
OFFICE HOURS
Monday
9:30-5:30p
Tuesday
9:30-5:30p
Wednesday
9:30-5:30p
Thursday
9:30-5:30p
Friday
8:30-12:30p
Sat/Sun
Virtually by request
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