Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists in Elk River, MN
I am passionate about providing quality, empathetic, and comprehensive psychopharmacology combined with brief therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition, in my approach to medication management services.
I am passionate about providing quality, empathetic, and comprehensive psychopharmacology combined with brief therapy services to children, adolescents, and adults. I follow evidence-based guidelines blended with clinical experience, personal observation, and intuition, in my approach to medication management services.
Welcome! I'm Roxanne DoBrava, a dedicated Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in comprehensive mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. My mission is to provide supportive assistance through medication management and therapy, addressing a wide range of mental health disorders. I believe in the power of listening intently and providing empathetic care. My goal is to help you feel less overwhelmed by mental health struggles, achieve stability, and gain a proper understanding of your condition.
Welcome! I'm Roxanne DoBrava, a dedicated Board Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in comprehensive mental health care for children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric clients. My mission is to provide supportive assistance through medication management and therapy, addressing a wide range of mental health disorders. I believe in the power of listening intently and providing empathetic care. My goal is to help you feel less overwhelmed by mental health struggles, achieve stability, and gain a proper understanding of your condition.
Hello! I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience working-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience working with patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My experience includes treating patients with substance abuse/addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. I use the most current DSM diagnostic guidelines and evidence-based treatment to help my patients get back to feeling their best. I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and my goal is to remove the stigma of mental illness and teach others to make their mental health a priority.
Hello! I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience working-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner with experience working with patients in both inpatient and outpatient settings. My experience includes treating patients with substance abuse/addiction, depression, anxiety, ADHD, and PTSD. I use the most current DSM diagnostic guidelines and evidence-based treatment to help my patients get back to feeling their best. I believe that mental health is just as important as physical health, and my goal is to remove the stigma of mental illness and teach others to make their mental health a priority.
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Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults with special interests in ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders (GAD, OCD, Panic) and PTSD.
I’m a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Iowa (Elevate Mental Wellness) and Minnesota (Affinity Psych). I earned my Bachelors of Science in nursing at Mount Mercy University (Cedar Rapids, IA) in 2018 and my doctorate of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice from The University of Minnesota in 2022. While professional and serious when needed, I can also be outgoing and will adjust my behavior to match the age of those who I work with. I find that my ability to connect with children, adolescents, and young adults creates a trusting and comfortable environment for us to work together.
I work primarily with children, adolescents, and young adults with special interests in ADHD, depression, anxiety disorders (GAD, OCD, Panic) and PTSD.
I’m a board certified psychiatric and mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Iowa (Elevate Mental Wellness) and Minnesota (Affinity Psych). I earned my Bachelors of Science in nursing at Mount Mercy University (Cedar Rapids, IA) in 2018 and my doctorate of Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing Practice from The University of Minnesota in 2022. While professional and serious when needed, I can also be outgoing and will adjust my behavior to match the age of those who I work with. I find that my ability to connect with children, adolescents, and young adults creates a trusting and comfortable environment for us to work together.
As your provider, I conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and offer psychotherapy and medication management to support your well-being. I take a compassionate, collaborative approach, helping you understand your symptoms and diagnoses in a supportive, judgment-free space. My practice serves children, adolescents, and adults, with care tailored to each stage of life. I use evidence-based guidelines alongside clinical experience and thoughtful insight to help you achieve meaningful, lasting progress toward your mental health goals.
As your provider, I conduct thorough psychiatric assessments and offer psychotherapy and medication management to support your well-being. I take a compassionate, collaborative approach, helping you understand your symptoms and diagnoses in a supportive, judgment-free space. My practice serves children, adolescents, and adults, with care tailored to each stage of life. I use evidence-based guidelines alongside clinical experience and thoughtful insight to help you achieve meaningful, lasting progress toward your mental health goals.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
I treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions, with particular interests in ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and behavioral or emotional difficulties.
Many families come in feeling overwhelmed, unsure of what is driving their child’s struggles, or discouraged after trying to manage things on their own for a long time. I work closely with patients and parents to understand the full picture and create a collaborative, practical treatment plan tailored to each child’s unique needs and strengths.
I treat a wide range of psychiatric conditions, with particular interests in ADHD, anxiety disorders, OCD, autism spectrum disorder (ASD), and behavioral or emotional difficulties.
Many families come in feeling overwhelmed, unsure of what is driving their child’s struggles, or discouraged after trying to manage things on their own for a long time. I work closely with patients and parents to understand the full picture and create a collaborative, practical treatment plan tailored to each child’s unique needs and strengths.
I believe that we have the capacity to heal when provided with the appropriate guidance and tools. My role is to listen, to understand, and to identify the therapeutic and medical modalities that will guide you toward emotional wellbeing, and overall health.
I believe that we have the capacity to heal when provided with the appropriate guidance and tools. My role is to listen, to understand, and to identify the therapeutic and medical modalities that will guide you toward emotional wellbeing, and overall health.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Treatment focuses on anxiety, OCD, depression, PTSD, PMDD, and perinatal/postpartum mental health through psychiatric medication management.
I specialize in working with adults struggling with anxiety and panic attacks, whether it’s been long-term or due to recent traumatic events. Clients come to me looking for a provider who can offer warmth, compassion, and a safe place where they are seen and understood. Because this should be an experience where you feel seen, heard and cared for.
Are you (or is someone you care about) struggling with severe depression that hasn’t improved, no matter what you’ve tried? We’re excited to introduce you to our newest offering at Sonder: TMS. It’s safe. Effective. Drug-free. And covered by most insurance companies. To learn more, visit us at www.sonderwellness.com
Are you (or is someone you care about) struggling with severe depression that hasn’t improved, no matter what you’ve tried? We’re excited to introduce you to our newest offering at Sonder: TMS. It’s safe. Effective. Drug-free. And covered by most insurance companies. To learn more, visit us at www.sonderwellness.com
My ideal clients are individuals from all backgrounds who want to feel heard, understood, and supported in their mental health journey. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, major life changes, or simply feeling unlike themselves. My nursing background helps me see the whole person, not just their symptoms. Together, we create a compassionate, culturally respectful treatment plan that helps each client regain stability, build confidence, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
My ideal clients are individuals from all backgrounds who want to feel heard, understood, and supported in their mental health journey. They may be experiencing anxiety, depression, difficulty focusing, major life changes, or simply feeling unlike themselves. My nursing background helps me see the whole person, not just their symptoms. Together, we create a compassionate, culturally respectful treatment plan that helps each client regain stability, build confidence, and move toward a healthier, more fulfilling life.
Dr. Kayla Kvell is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides psychiatric evaluations, hormone therapy, and medication management for adults. Her areas of special interest include ADHD; bipolar disorder and mood issues; postpartum depression, peri & postmenopausal symptoms; and metabolic/hormonal dysfunction and its impact on mental health. She uses an integrative approach to address and identify underlying causes of psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Kayla Kvell is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides psychiatric evaluations, hormone therapy, and medication management for adults. Her areas of special interest include ADHD; bipolar disorder and mood issues; postpartum depression, peri & postmenopausal symptoms; and metabolic/hormonal dysfunction and its impact on mental health. She uses an integrative approach to address and identify underlying causes of psychiatric conditions.
We are board-certified in treating Children and Adults. Accepting new Minnesota patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Our clients are looking for a holistic approach to proper diagnoses and treatment using the safest prescribing principles in addition to complementary and integrative offerings. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. Accepting most major insurances plans. Affordable out-of-pocket rates.
We are board-certified in treating Children and Adults. Accepting new Minnesota patients via telehealth visits for psychiatric evaluations and medication management. Our clients are looking for a holistic approach to proper diagnoses and treatment using the safest prescribing principles in addition to complementary and integrative offerings. Make your appointment on our website today. Evening and weekend hours are available. Accepting most major insurances plans. Affordable out-of-pocket rates.
Hi! I'm a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in Minnesota. I received my Masters from Liberty University, Virginia, and have been practicing for 2 years. I help young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, career stress, and burnout become the best versions of themselves. I want to offer my clients guidance that can change their lives so they can overcome challenging circumstances, work with the assessment team, and continue their treatment and medication management. I have strong analytical skills, work well under pressure, and enjoy participating in the clinical team.
Hi! I'm a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner based in Minnesota. I received my Masters from Liberty University, Virginia, and have been practicing for 2 years. I help young adults struggling with anxiety, depression, career stress, and burnout become the best versions of themselves. I want to offer my clients guidance that can change their lives so they can overcome challenging circumstances, work with the assessment team, and continue their treatment and medication management. I have strong analytical skills, work well under pressure, and enjoy participating in the clinical team.
I bring authenticity, empathy, compassion, positivity, and cultural awareness to my practice. I utilize a client-centered approach to deliver whole-person care. I partner with my clients to find the best treatment plan for their mental health concerns. I will ensure you are listened to and treated as an individual, not as a diagnosis. I provide a safe, judgment-free environment, and you will feel assured that you are in good hands under my care.
I bring authenticity, empathy, compassion, positivity, and cultural awareness to my practice. I utilize a client-centered approach to deliver whole-person care. I partner with my clients to find the best treatment plan for their mental health concerns. I will ensure you are listened to and treated as an individual, not as a diagnosis. I provide a safe, judgment-free environment, and you will feel assured that you are in good hands under my care.
I want to find the root cause of illness and focus on helping and healing the individual as a whole. This not only includes mental health, but physical as well (or vice versa). I focus on treatment options that work for the patient and offer alternative approaches for those uncomfortable taking pharmaceuticals. Because of my integrative approach, I can find a treatment option with evidence based studies to support both western and eastern medicine, though usually it becomes a combination of both. Here at Stay Spry Health, you will feel heard, cared for and supported, most importantly, without judgement.
I want to find the root cause of illness and focus on helping and healing the individual as a whole. This not only includes mental health, but physical as well (or vice versa). I focus on treatment options that work for the patient and offer alternative approaches for those uncomfortable taking pharmaceuticals. Because of my integrative approach, I can find a treatment option with evidence based studies to support both western and eastern medicine, though usually it becomes a combination of both. Here at Stay Spry Health, you will feel heard, cared for and supported, most importantly, without judgement.
If you’re struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or depression, you don’t have to manage it alone. I specialize in helping adults, professionals, and students improve focus, reduce anxiety, and stabilize mood through effective, evidence-based psychiatric care. I provide expert medication management with a practical, results-oriented approach tailored to your needs. Many of my patients are high-functioning individuals who have been managing on their own but are ready for more support to feel and function better.
If you’re struggling with ADHD, anxiety, or depression, you don’t have to manage it alone. I specialize in helping adults, professionals, and students improve focus, reduce anxiety, and stabilize mood through effective, evidence-based psychiatric care. I provide expert medication management with a practical, results-oriented approach tailored to your needs. Many of my patients are high-functioning individuals who have been managing on their own but are ready for more support to feel and function better.
I am board certified to treat children, adolescents, and adults for simple, multiplex, and the most challenging psychiatric disorders. I have extensive experience with hospital, community, and outpatient practices with a substantial range of patients from different ethnic, sexual, and socio-economic backgrounds. My patients often say that my distinctive perspective helps to form the open, trusting, and personable relationship I have with them. As a prescriber of psychiatric medications, I enjoy working with a wide variety of patients, and digging deep to find the solution(s) to the difficulties that might be causing you distress.
I am board certified to treat children, adolescents, and adults for simple, multiplex, and the most challenging psychiatric disorders. I have extensive experience with hospital, community, and outpatient practices with a substantial range of patients from different ethnic, sexual, and socio-economic backgrounds. My patients often say that my distinctive perspective helps to form the open, trusting, and personable relationship I have with them. As a prescriber of psychiatric medications, I enjoy working with a wide variety of patients, and digging deep to find the solution(s) to the difficulties that might be causing you distress.
Guy Onuoha, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. Dr. Onuoha earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health from The College of St. Scholastica. Prior to advanced practice, he served as a registered nurse in a variety of psychiatric settings, including St. Joseph’s Hospital and Unity Hospital inpatient psychiatric units, Community Options Intensive Residential Treatment Center, and Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center.
Guy Onuoha, DNP, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with extensive experience providing comprehensive mental health care to individuals across the lifespan. Dr. Onuoha earned a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) degree with a specialization in Psychiatric-Mental Health from The College of St. Scholastica. Prior to advanced practice, he served as a registered nurse in a variety of psychiatric settings, including St. Joseph’s Hospital and Unity Hospital inpatient psychiatric units, Community Options Intensive Residential Treatment Center, and Anoka Metro Regional Treatment Center.
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FAQ - Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How can psychiatrist help with obsessive-compulsive disorder?
Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) is a mental health condition characterized by recurring, intrusive thoughts that lead to repetitive behaviors, such as excessive cleaning, hand-washing, checking, counting, or hoarding. These behaviors often serve as temporary relief from distressing thoughts but can quickly become disruptive and time-consuming. OCD commonly begins in late childhood or adolescence and may fluctuate in intensity over time, often influenced by life changes or stress. For many, the condition can interfere with daily functioning, including school, work, relationships, and overall well-being. Seeking psychiatric care can therefore be a valuable step in learning how to manage and reduce the impact of OCD on everyday life.
How do psychiatrists treat OCD?
During appointmnts, psychiatrists typically review a client's symptoms and any current medications to determine an appropriate treatment approach. Psychiatrists who specialize in OCD often use a combination of medication and therapy to support symptom management. The most frequently prescribed medications for OCD are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors (SSRIs) which can help reduce the intensity of obsessive thoughts and emotional distress. While not all psychiatrists provide therapy themselves, many collaborate with therapists to support interventions like Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), a highly effective therapeutic method for treating OCD.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in OCD?
The Psychology Today online directory can be a helpful resource to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in OCD. In addition to searching for psychiatrists who specialize in OCD, you may consider searching for psychiatrists who specialize in working with a particular population, such as children, or a certain co-occurring condition, such as anxiety. When searching for a provider, ask about their specific experience treating symptoms of OCD and what their approach to therapy and medication is. It is also important to determine whether their office is accessible (either close-by or via telehealth) and if they accept your insurance.