About Cedar River Counseling
What is now Cedar River Counseling and Educational Services, Inc. (CRC) began in June of 1986 when Vernon Lewis, Ph.D., L.P. opened a counseling practice in the 100 Building on North Main Street in Austin, Minnesota. In 1987, with an established clientele, Dr. Lewis moved his practice to a nearby larger office and incorporated as Cedar River Counseling Services, PA. Thereafter, with a vision for a vibrant faith oriented group practice, CRC was expanded with additional staff to carry on his vision of unsurpassed mental health services. In October of 2008, Stanley R. Miller, Psy. D., L.P. purchased the counseling practice and Dr. Lewis became the Executive Director Emeritus. On June 4, 2012, CRC relocated to our new office building at 810 West Oakland Avenue. Since its inception, CRC has been providing professional counseling and therapy to thousands within the southern Minnesota and northern Iowa area. We offer an accessible location, welcoming atmosphere, fair and competitive fees, and flexible hours. Our staff includes a licensed psychologist and a Licensed Professional Counselor, and a Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist.
Guided by a whole person approach for growth and transformation, CRC partners with children adolescents and adults with a wide range of difficulties across the life span that are searching for renewed hope, strength and direction in facing life’s toughest challenges. We believe that good mental health results from proper care of physical, mental, spiritual and emotional needs.
CRC serves clients who are self-referred and/or who have been referred by area social services agencies, treatment programs, public and private schools, court services, and local pastors throughout the area.
CRCS offers a broad range of services including the following:
• Comprehensive diagnostic evaluations
• Individual counseling for adults, adolescents, and children
• Marriage, couples and family therapy
• Behavior management
• Grief/loss counseling
• Parenting skills enhancement
• Play therapy for children
• Treatment for addictions and co-dependency
• Anger management skills training for youth and adults
View or download our brochure: CRC Brochure