Northern Psychiatric Associates of Minnesota

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Med management & therapy for adults, adolescents and children.

Founded in 2007 Northern Psychiatric Associates quickly became known as the premier mental health facility in the Brainerd Lakes Area because of the quality of care that the expert staff provides for patients of all ages. Our team of mental health professionals is here to help you and your loved ones manage emotional, mental and behavioral health challenges. We tailor care to fit your unique needs – and help make sure you feel safe, accepted and supported along the way.

Scheduling

Helps individuals explore personal challenges and life transitions, process emotions, set goals, and build coping skills and resilience.

Individual therapy

Uses guided, structured techniques to help individuals process and cope with traumatic memories.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)

Provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions that benefit from or require medical intervention and medication management.

Psychiatric care and medication management

Help individuals process painful experiences, reduce the impact of trauma, and feel safer and more in control.

Trauma-focused therapies

Helps children express and process emotions and experiences through play and creativity to support emotional growth and well-being.

Play therapy

Help individuals explore their self-identity, process emotions and nurture well-being through art, music and movement.

Expressive therapies

Amanda Hintz is a licensed psychologist in the state of Minnesota. She has practiced at Northern Psychiatric Associates since the clinic opened in March 2007. She has extensive experience working with children and adults, and she facilitates the adult group for the Parent Works program through Crow Wing County Human Services. She provides counseling for a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, loss, and trauma. Amanda is also an EMDRIA-trained Level 1 and 2 EMDR clinician. She works with youth, teenagers, young adults, and adults.

About Dr. Anderholm: Dr. David Anderholm is the founder of Northern Psychiatric Associates, the mental health clinic of choice in the Brainerd lakes region providing both psychiatric and psychological services for patients of all ages with a staff of 17 clinicians and support staff. Doctor Anderholm completed his undergraduate and graduate school education at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and specialty training at the Mayo Clinic. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a member of the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists and a Fellow in the American Psychiatric Association.
Dr. Anderholm is a lifelong Minnesota resident having been born and raised in Rochester as the youngest of five children.  After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture he spent a year completing research at the Mayo Clinic under the direction of Matt Ames, Ph.D., and at the University of Minnesota under the direction of Jadi Ramen, MD.
After completing his medical studies at the University of Minnesota Medical School he was able to complete his specialty training at the Mayo Clinic with an emphasis in Geriatrics.

Dr. Jeanne Kurtz is a licensed psychologist and has worked in the mental health field since 1980. She has been with Northern Psychiatric Associates since the clinic opened in March 2007. Her practice includes patients of all ages facing a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress and health issues, and weight and eating concerns. She has worked extensively with patients preparing for bariatric surgery and dealing with obesity.
Dr. Jeanne Kurtz is originally from Indiana and now lives in the Brainerd Lakes Area with her husband and has two adult children. When not working, she enjoys sports, reading, travel, and gardening.
In spite of living in Minnesota for most of her adult life, she insists on cheering for the Hoosiers every March.  Some illnesses have no cure…

Jen is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in the state of Minnesota. She only sees children (ages 2-16) and is currently meeting the requirements to become a Registered Play Therapist. Jen uses a somatic experiential play therapy model and enjoys using play to help children learn new ways to solve problems, understand the world, and process trauma. In her free time Jen enjoys hiking, cooking, reading, singing, and spending time with her family.

Jessica is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her graduate degree through Walden University. Her nursing career began as a nursing assistant and much of her career has involved caring for older adults. She sees adult patients aged 18 and older.
In her off time, Jessica enjoys spending time with family and friends on one of the many lakes in the Brainerd area. Water activities are a must! When she isn’t on the lake, she enjoys distance running and gardening.

Melissa Virnig completed her studies at the College of St. Scholastica and is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She has worked in most areas of nursing starting out in high school as a nursing home aide. She has been with Northern Psychiatric Associates since the clinic opened in March 2007. She sees adult patients aged 18 and older.

Nicolle Hagen is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She uses a holistic approach to meet the mental health needs of her patients. Her nursing experience includes working with adults for general psychiatric care in addition to special needs populations in group home and community settings. Nicolle enjoys spending time with her family, gardening, camping, biking, and spending as much time outside as she can in the short Minnesota summers.

Patty Baysinger is a licensed practical nurse with 36 years of experience working within the community in a variety of settings from nursing homes, the National Guard, the Crow Wing County Jail, home care, and as an assisted living nursing supervisor. Patty assists the clinicians with medication management, phlebotomy, and patient quality assurance.

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