Traveling to Angola, Indiana
A charming lake-country setting for focused therapeutic work
Mindbody Counseling & Wellness Center is located in charming downtown Angola, Indiana, in Steuben County — known as the Home of 101 Lakes.
For clients traveling to Angola for a 1–3 day EMDR therapy intensive, the surrounding area can offer a helpful rhythm: arrive, settle in, do the work, rest, integrate, and return home with support.
While a therapy intensive is certainly not a vacation, this page highlights the setting, logistics, and nearby resources available when planning an in-person intensive in Angola.
About Angola and Steuben County
Angola is a small city in Northeast Indiana and the county seat of Steuben County. The downtown centers around the historic mound and Soldiers Monument, with local shops, restaurants, and walkable downtown spaces nearby.
Angola Main Street notes that USA Today named Angola the 3rd Best Historic Small Town in its 2019 People’s Choice Awards. The area is also part of Steuben County’s lake region, with more than 101 natural lakes, nearby parks, restaurants, and outdoor spaces.
The Home of 101 Lakes
Steuben County is known as the Home of 101 Lakes. Clients traveling for an intensive may choose to stay nearby in a hotel, inn, or lake-area rental depending on preference, season, and availability.
The lake region may offer a calmer rhythm around the work: a place to rest between sessions, take a quiet walk, get something nourishing to eat, or spend time near the water before returning home.
Nearby Places to Know
Pokagon State Park is located near Angola on Lake James and offers hiking, walking trails, lake views, seasonal activities, and the historic Potawatomi Inn. The Indiana Department of Natural Resources describes Pokagon State Park as located near Angola, just off I-69, with access to Lake James and a history connected to the Potawatomi people of the region.
The Steuben County Tourism Bureau also highlights Pokagon State Park, Lake James, the toboggan run, hiking, biking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, restaurants, wineries, breweries, and unique downtowns throughout the county.
Planning Your Stay
Clients traveling for an EMDR therapy intensive often choose to arrive before the first session, stay nearby during the intensive, and allow some space for rest and integration before returning home.
Depending on your needs, you may want to consider:
lodging close to downtown Angola or the Lake James area
quiet time before and after sessions
a simple schedule without extra obligations
comfortable clothing
a plan for rest after the intensive
Helpful Local Links
The following links may be useful when planning a stay in Angola for an intensive:
Returning to the Intensive Page
To learn more about the clinical format, readiness, scheduling, and consultation process, return to the EMDR Therapy Intensives page.
Mindbody Counseling & Wellness Center
114 E. Maumee St. Suite 201
Angola, IN 46703
Photo: Courtesy of the Steuben County Tourism Bureau