GREAT LAKES NEURO BEHAVIORAL CENTER

is thrilled to announce their second clinic in Lake Crystal!

Please welcome Rana Nelson to the team.

Rana is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She obtained her Master's degree in Social Work from Minnesota State University Mankato in 2012. She has nearly a decade of experience serving children, adolescents, adults, and elderly in a variety of settings, including in-home/county, alternative school, long-term care, and outpatient hospital/clinic.

Rana has been a lifelong resident of southern Minnesota. She moved to Lake Crystal in 2018 and is excited to offer therapy services in her rural community. She will provide diagnostic assessments, individual psychotherapy, and treatment planning. Rana brings a strength-based approach to working with clients and draws on cognitive behavioral therapy, mindfulness, and solution focused therapies. She believes in creating a safe space for healing and helps her clients challenge negative thinking to foster emotional and behavioral changes. Rana enjoys working with adults with concerns including: anxiety, depression, adjustment disorders, life stressors, ADHD, grief and loss, and emotional challenges related to medical conditions.

During her free time Rana enjoys experimenting with new recipes in the kitchen, spending time outdoors, and staying active. She has a passion for traveling and learning about new cultures and experiences. Rana mostly enjoys spending time with her family and especially chasing after her three young boys.