Guiding You Through Every Step of Your Mental Health Journey
At Northern Lights Psychiatry, we believe mental health care should be personal, collaborative, and deeply connected to the whole person—not just the symptoms. As an independent, locally owned practice in Park Rapids, we offer flexible, patient-centered psychiatric care for adults.
With a smaller caseload by design, we take the time to truly listen. Our patients feel seen, heard, and valued—because they are. We believe the best outcomes happen when patients are active partners in their care, empowered to make treatment decisions alongside their provider.
We work closely with primary care providers, therapists, social services, and other community partners to ensure seamless, coordinated care. With a strong background in care coordination, we’re passionate about connecting individuals to local and state resources that can ease life’s burdens and support long-term wellness.
As a resident of the Park Rapids community with deep family roots in the region, I bring a down-to-earth, relatable approach to psychiatry. Northern Lights Psychiatry isn’t just a clinic—it’s a place where compassion, collaboration, and community come together to support your mental health journey.
What We Offer Here
Comprehensive Evaluation / Psychiatric Evaluation & Diagnosis
This is the first step in your mental health care journey. A comprehensive evaluation includes an in-depth diagnostic interview to explore your current symptoms, medical and psychiatric history, family background, social factors, and lifestyle.
When appropriate, screening tools or assessments may also be used to better understand your needs. The goal is to arrive at an accurate diagnosis and create a personalized treatment plan whether that involves therapy, medication, support services, or a combination of approaches.
Basic Psychotherapy & Supportive Therapy
I offer individual therapy using a blend of evidence-based therapeutic techniques, including:
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Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) – helps you identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors
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Supportive Therapy – provides a safe, nonjudgmental space to process stress, loss, life transitions, or emotional challenges
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Psychoeducation – helps you understand your symptoms, diagnosis, and coping strategies
Brief psychotherapy is integrated into the appointment depending on your needs, goals, and preferences. These sessions may be combined with medication management or offered on their own, based on what works best for you. If you are working with a therapist, the goal is to maintain a collaborative relationship to avoid overlap of services and conflicting information.
Medicatiton Management
Medication can be a helpful tool in treating a wide range of mental health conditions, including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, insomnia, schizophrenia, and other psychotic disorders. If medication becomes part of your treatment plan, we’ll work together to aim for the most effective option with the fewest side effects. Follow-up appointments are typically scheduled every 2 to 4 weeks at first, then less frequently as stability is achieved. Each visit includes a thoughtful review of how you’re feeling, how the medication is working, any side effects, and whether adjustments are needed. Collaboration is at the heart of this process, you will be involved in every decision about your care.
Accepted Insurance Plans
We accept a range of insurance plans to help make mental health care more accessible and affordable.
MORE INSURANCE PLANS ARE ADDED OFTEN. IF YOU DON'T SEE YOURS LISTED, CONTACT US
Let’s Talk About
Your Insurance
If your insurance provider isn’t listed, or if you’re currently without coverage, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We understand that navigating insurance can be overwhelming, and we’re happy to discuss your options. Together, we’ll find a solution that works for you and ensures you can access the care you need.