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 setting can offer something useful around the work itself: room to arrive, settle in, focus, rest, integrate, and return home without the pace and noise of a larger city.
A therapy intensive is not a vacation, of course. But where you do deep work can matter. For some people, having a little more quiet, fewer demands, and access to nature makes it easier to stay connected to themselves before and after sessions.
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. Downtown centers around the historic mound and Soldiers Monument, with local shops, restaurants, and walkable 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 surrounding 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.
For people who tend to process deeply — especially those who need quiet after emotionally or physiologically demanding work — the lake region can provide a gentler rhythm around the intensive.
That may look like taking a walk, sitting near the water, eating something nourishing, resting without obligations, or simply giving your nervous system time to settle before the next session.
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 Angola’s unique historic downtown.
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.
Considering an intensive?
Start with a complimentary consultation to talk through what you are looking for and whether this format may be a good fit.
Mindbody Counseling & Wellness Center
114 E. Maumee St. Suite 201
Angola, IN 46703
Photo: Courtesy of the Steuben County Tourism Bureau