
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.
Need assistance? Call us at (218) 481-9710 or click to schedule online.
What we offer
By no means all-inclusive, the following list represents just a sample of the treatment options available:
Individual therapy
Helps individuals explore personal challenges and life transitions, process emotions, set goals, and build coping skills and resilience.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
Uses guided, structured techniques to help individuals process and cope with traumatic memories.
Psychiatric care and medication management
Provide diagnosis and treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions that benefit from or require medical intervention and medication management.
Trauma-focused therapies
Help individuals process painful experiences, reduce the impact of trauma, and feel safer and more in control.
Play therapy
Helps children express and process emotions and experiences through play and creativity to support emotional growth and well-being.
Expressive therapies
Help individuals explore their self-identity, process emotions and nurture well-being through art, music and movement.
Meet the team

Amanda Hintz

David Anderholm

Jeanne Kurtz

Jenifer Budnick

Jessica Eastman

Melissa Virnig

Nicolle Hagen

Patty Baysinger
About us

We are committed to creating a safe, supportive space for you to explore your mental health, build coping skills and promote personal growth.

