Riverside Counseling • Brainerd, MN 56401 Now Open | Accepting New Clients
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Like a River, Healing Moves Forward.
It moves, changes, bends, and finds its way—sometimes flowing steadily through clear waters, and sometimes moving through turbulence, uncertainty, and unexpected turns.
Healing can be much the same.
There may be seasons when life feels steady and others when you find yourself navigating difficult currents. Experiences, relationships, losses, trauma, and transitions can shape the course of our lives—but they do not have to determine where we go next.
Just as a river flows around obstacles, carves new pathways, and continues forward, you can develop new ways of understanding yourself, responding to life, and moving forward.
We look beneath the surface to understand the experiences, patterns, and currents that have shaped you. Together, we work toward greater insight, stronger coping, meaningful change, and a clearer path forward.
Your past is part of your story.
It does not have to determine your direction.
It is about discovering who you are becoming—and where the current can take you next.
It moves, changes, bends, and finds its way—sometimes flowing steadily through clear waters, and sometimes moving through turbulence, uncertainty, and unexpected turns.
It is about discovering who you are becoming—and where the current can take you next.
Riverside Counseling
517 NW 4th St.
Lower-Level Suite 113
Brainerd MN 56401
Text/Call 218-450-8400
Appointment Availability
Prefer a Saturday or Sunday morning telehealth appointment?
Riverside Counseling has opened a limited number of Saturday and Sunday morning therapy times via telehealth only. Weekend Therapy Priority will be given to dedicated youth and families who have difficulty attending therapy during regular school and work hours.
Located at Wildwoods Office Center - Between Walgreens & Minnesota Driver/Vehicle Services
Riverside Counseling
517 NW 4th St
Lower-Level Ste 113
Brainerd MN 56401
Park next to the U.S. Army reserved spots in the lower-level parking lot. Enter through the lobby entrance and come into the Riverside Counseling office if the door is open. If the office door is closed, please have a seat in the lobby. Your therapist will greet you shortly.


You already know something needs to change—therapy is about discovering how. At Riverside Counseling, every session is designed to inspire new perspectives, challenge old patterns, and help you create lasting change. You'll find real solutions and make meaningful progress toward your goals.
This is real empowerment.
Riverside Counseling is committed to delivering high-quality psychotherapy that is evidence-based, effective, and centered on helping you create truly lasting change.
As a specialty provider of advanced neuro-somatic, experiential and integrative care, Riverside Counseling provides a higher level of treatment for adults and adolescents.
Whether you're navigating anxiety, depression, stress, trauma or difficult life choices, Riverside Counseling can help you create a life that aligns with your values, goals and overall well-being.
As an intentionally curated therapy practice, Riverside Counseling provides thoughtful, client-centered care. Every treatment plan is designed around the whole person—not just the symptoms—integrating evidence-based empowerment-based approaches. Every interaction at Riverside Counseling reflects a commitment to exceptional clinical care.
To empower individuals to heal, grow, and thrive through compassionate, evidence-based mental health care. By fostering resilience, emotional well-being, and self-understanding, we strive to strengthen individuals, enrich families, and contribute to healthier, more connected communities.
To create lasting positive change by helping people discover their strengths, overcome life's challenges, and build fulfilling lives. We envision healthier individuals, stronger families, and more resilient communities where mental wellness is valued, accessible, and transformative for all.
Riverside Counseling Core Values
Authenticity
Healing begins with honesty, self-awareness, and the courage to embrace who you are inside and outside the therapy sessions at Riverside Counseling.
Compassion
Riverside Counseling meets every individual with empathy, dignity, respect, and without judgment.
Empowerment
Riverside believes clients are the experts in their own lives. Therapy is a collaborative partnership that builds confidence & lasting self-efficacy.
Excellence
Riverside is committed to providing high-quality, evidence-informed care through lifelong learning, clinical integrity, and professional excellence.
Growth
Personal growth is a lifelong journey. Riverside Counseling encourages curiosity, self-reflection, and continuous development.
Hope
Riverside Counseling believes healing is possible and that every person has the capacity to create meaningful, lasting change.
To begin the intake process, please provide the following information when you reach out to Riverside Counseling:
Once your information is received, Riverside Counseling will send the required intake paperwork to your email. All intake forms must be completed and returned before an appointment can be scheduled.
517 NW 4th St., Brainerd, MN
Riverside Counseling
517 NW 4th St., Lower Level Suite 113B | Brainerd, MN 56401 | Near Walgreens & The DMV
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