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Riverside Counseling
Brainerd Minnesota
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  • EMDR Therapy
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  • Addiction & Substance Use
  • Anxiety Therapy
  • Depression Therapy
  • Grief & Loss
  • SPMI Serious Persistent
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Riverside Counseling of Brainerd Minnesota

Accepting New Clients Starting Sept/Oct 2026

Current Availability for Weekly Sessions

Tuesdays 10:00 AM or 11:00 AM

Wednesdays 1:00 PM

Thursdays 11:00 AM

 Fridays (telehealth only starting on 10/2/26) 10:00 AM or 1:00 PM or 2:00 PM


Text or Call to Schedule 218-450-8400 or email anna@riversidebrainerd.com or complete a Contact Form. 

Please provide your Name, Date of birth, Email address and Telephone number when you reach out. 


Can't make it in-person to therapy at Riverside Counseling in Brainerd MN?

You can also attend therapy online via your phone or laptop. 

Let us know what works best for you.

Like a River, Healing Moves Forward.

There may be times when life feels steady and others when you find yourself navigating difficult currents. 


Life 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, carve new pathways, and continues forward, you can develop new ways of understanding yourself, responding to life and moving forward.



At Riverside Counseling, therapy is a place to pause, reflect & find your direction.

We look beneath the surface to understand the experiences, patterns, and currents that have shaped you. We will work toward greater insight, stronger coping and meaningful change. 


Your past is part of your story. It does not have to determine your direction.



Healing … It always moves, changes, bends and finds its way onward.

It's about discovering who you are becoming and where the current can take you next.

Riverside Counseling helps guide you along your way.  

Brainerd Office

Conveniently located at Wildwood Office Center between Walgreens & the DMV


Riverside Counseling

517 NW 4th St

Suite 113B

Brainerd MN 56401


Parking & Directions:

Please park in the lower-level parking lot. Riverside Counseling is located on the lower level of the building.


Once inside the building, take a seat in the lobby near the U.S. Army Recruiters office and you will be greeted shortly. If the office door is open, you are welcome to enter office to start your session! 



Anna Bankey, MSW, LICSW

Founder of Riverside Counseling 

Integrative Psychotherapist for Self-Discovery & Transformation, Real Life Change & Breaking Old Patterns

Established March 2026


Philosophy of Care

Riverside Counseling is an intentionally curated private practice that provides thoughtful, client -centered care in a cozy environment. Every treatment plan is designed around the whole person—not just the symptoms—integrating evidence-based empowerment. Every interaction at Riverside Counseling reflects a commitment to exceptional clinical care.


 

Mission


At Riverside Counseling, our mission is to help people heal, grow, and thrive. We provide compassionate, evidence-based mental health care in a safe and supportive environment. Through therapy, we help individuals better understand themselves, build resilience, and develop the tools they need to navigate life’s challenges. When individuals heal, families become stronger and communities become healthier.


Vision


We envision a community where mental wellness is valued, accessible, and supported. Riverside Counseling strives to help people recognize their strengths, move through life’s challenges, and create lives that feel meaningful and fulfilling. Our vision is simple: healthier individuals, stronger families, and more connected communities.



Values


Compassion
Riverside Counseling meets every individual with empathy, dignity, respect, and without judgment.


Empowerment
Riverside Counseling believes clients are the experts in their own lives. Therapy is a collaborative partnership that builds on strengths and increases true internal confidence & lasting self-efficacy.


Excellence
Riverside Counseling 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 self-development.


Hope
Riverside Counseling believes healing is possible and that every person has the capacity to create meaningful, lasting change. 

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Scheduling

To begin the intake process, please provide the following information when you reach out to Riverside Counseling via text or email:

  • Full name as it appears on your insurance card (if using insurance)
  • Date of birth
  • Email address
  • Telephone number
  • Insurance information (if applicable)


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.

Wildwood Lower Level Suite 113B

517 NW 4th St., Brainerd, MN

Text Us: 2184508400

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  • Home
  • Meet Anna
  • Individual Therapy
  • Diagnostic Asessments
  • Depth-Oriented Therapy
  • EMDR Therapy
  • Brain Spotting
  • Somatic Therapy
  • Trauma & PTSD Therapy
  • Addiction & Substance Use
  • Anxiety Therapy
  • Depression Therapy
  • Grief & Loss
  • SPMI Serious Persistent
  • Therapy Intensives
  • Suicide Prevention

Riverside Counseling

517 NW 4th St., Lower Level Suite 113B | Brainerd, MN 56401 | Near Walgreens & The DMV

Text or Leave a Voicemail at 2184508400

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