Psychiatrists in 55408
I am deeply passionate about behavioral and mental health care, with extensive experience delivering patient-centered psychiatric services. My background spans diverse roles, from managing acute mental health conditions to educating patients and families on coping strategies and treatment options. Guided by a commitment to holistic care, I excel in collaborating with patients and their families to create personalized treatment plans that foster recovery and resilience.
I am deeply passionate about behavioral and mental health care, with extensive experience delivering patient-centered psychiatric services. My background spans diverse roles, from managing acute mental health conditions to educating patients and families on coping strategies and treatment options. Guided by a commitment to holistic care, I excel in collaborating with patients and their families to create personalized treatment plans that foster recovery and resilience.
Your story matters, and my role is to listen, support, and guide you with care that addresses your mind, body, and spirit. I provide a safe, welcoming space where you can share openly and begin to heal. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficult life transitions, I work with you to create a plan that fits your needs. My goal is to empower you with the tools and confidence to move forward, build resilience, and restore balance in your life. Together, we’ll focus on lasting wellness and meaningful growth.
Your story matters, and my role is to listen, support, and guide you with care that addresses your mind, body, and spirit. I provide a safe, welcoming space where you can share openly and begin to heal. Whether you’re facing anxiety, depression, trauma, or difficult life transitions, I work with you to create a plan that fits your needs. My goal is to empower you with the tools and confidence to move forward, build resilience, and restore balance in your life. Together, we’ll focus on lasting wellness and meaningful growth.
Michelle Kotte is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of nursing experience. She creates a warm, supportive environment and values open communication. Michelle is passionate about focusing on the whole person and tailoring care to each client’s unique needs. Michelle’s approach is direct, collaborative, and centered on partnership. She works closely with clients to develop a personalized plan, emphasizing transparency and shared decision-making throughout treatment.
Michelle Kotte is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with over 13 years of nursing experience. She creates a warm, supportive environment and values open communication. Michelle is passionate about focusing on the whole person and tailoring care to each client’s unique needs. Michelle’s approach is direct, collaborative, and centered on partnership. She works closely with clients to develop a personalized plan, emphasizing transparency and shared decision-making throughout treatment.
Alana Ward is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Alan has been practicing since 2018 and has experience with individuals of all ages. Prior to becoming a PMHNP, Alana worked as a registered nurse in critical care and psychiatry. As a PMHNP, she has experience working on inpatient adult and geriatric psychiatric units, as well as providing psychiatric evaluations and consultations to individuals on medical units and emergency rooms at hospitals.
Alana Ward is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). Alan has been practicing since 2018 and has experience with individuals of all ages. Prior to becoming a PMHNP, Alana worked as a registered nurse in critical care and psychiatry. As a PMHNP, she has experience working on inpatient adult and geriatric psychiatric units, as well as providing psychiatric evaluations and consultations to individuals on medical units and emergency rooms at hospitals.
Karen Tonner, MSN, PMHNP-BC is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over eight years of experience providing psychiatric care in outpatient and community mental health settings. She works with patients across the lifespan and treats a broad range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Karen Tonner, MSN, PMHNP-BC is an ANCC board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over eight years of experience providing psychiatric care in outpatient and community mental health settings. She works with patients across the lifespan and treats a broad range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety disorders, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).
Damaris Chukwura, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health care. She began her nursing career in 2007 and has been practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2014. Damaris has worked in a wide range of settings including inpatient hospitals, residential treatment centers, partial and intensive outpatient programs, correctional psychiatry, and substance abuse treatment. Her clinical experience spans various conditions such as ADHD, eating disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, PTSD, and treatment-resistant depression.
Damaris Chukwura, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a Board-Certified Family Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in mental health care. She began her nursing career in 2007 and has been practicing as a psychiatric nurse practitioner since 2014. Damaris has worked in a wide range of settings including inpatient hospitals, residential treatment centers, partial and intensive outpatient programs, correctional psychiatry, and substance abuse treatment. Her clinical experience spans various conditions such as ADHD, eating disorders, mood disorders, psychotic disorders, PTSD, and treatment-resistant depression.
Katlyn Bowman is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a diverse background in nursing and mental health care. She began her career as a Registered Nurse, working in inpatient psychiatry, the emergency department, renal/surgical units, and the operating room. She earned her BSN from Augustana College (2011) and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University (2018). She also holds a Master of Psychopharmacology certification and has experience in rural outpatient mental health care.
Katlyn Bowman is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a diverse background in nursing and mental health care. She began her career as a Registered Nurse, working in inpatient psychiatry, the emergency department, renal/surgical units, and the operating room. She earned her BSN from Augustana College (2011) and her Doctor of Nursing Practice from Rush University (2018). She also holds a Master of Psychopharmacology certification and has experience in rural outpatient mental health care.
Note: This provider cannot prescribe controlled substances for MN patients. Dr. Dung (“Young”) Truong is board-certified in both psychiatry and family medicine. Prior to joining Talkiatry, he worked in a busy Minneapolis emergency room for 20 years. He cared for patients presenting in mental health crisis, treating their acute presentation and helping find solutions to their concerns, ranging from starting and adjusting medications to identifying and addressing contributing factors such as medical illness, substance use, and life stressors.
Note: This provider cannot prescribe controlled substances for MN patients. Dr. Dung (“Young”) Truong is board-certified in both psychiatry and family medicine. Prior to joining Talkiatry, he worked in a busy Minneapolis emergency room for 20 years. He cared for patients presenting in mental health crisis, treating their acute presentation and helping find solutions to their concerns, ranging from starting and adjusting medications to identifying and addressing contributing factors such as medical illness, substance use, and life stressors.
Dr. Lemaire Leo Pierre is a board certified adult psychiatric provider with over 10 years of experience.
Dr. Lemaire Leo Pierre is a board certified adult psychiatric provider with over 10 years of experience.
Hello! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am currently licensed in MN, NM, TX, & WA. I have over 11+ years of inpatient and outpatient nursing experience in various healthcare settings. I earned my Master of Science in PMHNP from Walden University. I specialized in Psych Med Management, evaluation, Prescription / Refill, Med Review, and Follow-up for individuals across the lifespan. I work with adults, adolescents, and children 8+. Your path to wellness starts with a single step. Reach out now to begin your transformative journey with us – let’s create a brighter future together
Hello! I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I am currently licensed in MN, NM, TX, & WA. I have over 11+ years of inpatient and outpatient nursing experience in various healthcare settings. I earned my Master of Science in PMHNP from Walden University. I specialized in Psych Med Management, evaluation, Prescription / Refill, Med Review, and Follow-up for individuals across the lifespan. I work with adults, adolescents, and children 8+. Your path to wellness starts with a single step. Reach out now to begin your transformative journey with us – let’s create a brighter future together
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Number of Psychiatrists in 55408
30+
Average cost per session
$150
Psychiatrists in 55408 who prioritize treating:
| 90% | Anxiety |
| 90% | Medication Management |
| 87% | Depression |
| 80% | Trauma and PTSD |
| 80% | Bipolar Disorder |
| 77% | ADHD |
| 70% | Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) |
Average years in practice
7 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
| 93% | BlueCross and BlueShield |
| 93% | Optum |
| 89% | Cigna and Evernorth |
How Psychiatrists in 55408 see their clients
| 60% | Online Only | |
| 40% | In Person and Online |
Gender breakdown
| 86% | Female | |
| 14% | Male |


