Psychiatrists for Children in Lakeville, MN
Kelsey Helgeson MSN, APRN is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who offers medication management and psychotherapy to patients for all mental health diagnoses and ages. After witnessing the profound impact mental health issues had on her family, peers, and community, Kelsey pursued a career as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She developed a profound empathy and a strong desire to assist others in overcoming their mental health challenges.
Kelsey Helgeson MSN, APRN is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who offers medication management and psychotherapy to patients for all mental health diagnoses and ages. After witnessing the profound impact mental health issues had on her family, peers, and community, Kelsey pursued a career as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. She developed a profound empathy and a strong desire to assist others in overcoming their mental health challenges.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have over ten years of experience providing medication management for ages 4+ for a variety of conditions including anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders. I take into consideration a comprehensive assessment and develop a realistic treatment plan with patients and families.
I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have over ten years of experience providing medication management for ages 4+ for a variety of conditions including anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, depression, and mood disorders. I take into consideration a comprehensive assessment and develop a realistic treatment plan with patients and families.
I provide compassionate, personalized psychiatric care for children, teens, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges.
We provide personalized virtual psychiatric care tailored to your unique needs. We take the time to understand your challenges and create a treatment plan to help you move forward with confidence.
Our passion is helping children, teens, and adults improve their mental health and live a more balanced, fulfilling life. Contact us today to get started.
I provide compassionate, personalized psychiatric care for children, teens, and adults navigating ADHD, anxiety, depression, and life’s challenges.
We provide personalized virtual psychiatric care tailored to your unique needs. We take the time to understand your challenges and create a treatment plan to help you move forward with confidence.
Our passion is helping children, teens, and adults improve their mental health and live a more balanced, fulfilling life. Contact us today to get started.
Dr. Hanson offers psychiatric medication management to clients of all ages. Treatment plans are individualized to meet clients’ needs and can include medication, supplements, referrals to specific therapies, and lifestyle modification.
Dr. Hanson offers psychiatric medication management to clients of all ages. Treatment plans are individualized to meet clients’ needs and can include medication, supplements, referrals to specific therapies, and lifestyle modification.
I’m Joanne Howden-Rich, I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, via telehealth virtual or in-person appointments.
My work is shaped by personal loss, lived experience, and a belief that mental health care should feel human, not rushed. I care for children, teens, and adults by looking beyond symptoms to understand the whole person. Through medication management, education, and collaboration, I provide supportive, respectful care.
I’m Joanne Howden-Rich, I work with children, adolescents, and adults struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression, and mood disorders, via telehealth virtual or in-person appointments.
My work is shaped by personal loss, lived experience, and a belief that mental health care should feel human, not rushed. I care for children, teens, and adults by looking beyond symptoms to understand the whole person. Through medication management, education, and collaboration, I provide supportive, respectful care.
I work with adults and kids who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, or life transitions.
Medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. Doctorally prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience since 2012, including emergency room psychiatry. I provide individualized, evidence-based care with a collaborative, supportive approach and availability between appointments.
I work with adults and kids who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, ADHD, mood changes, or life transitions.
Medication management for anxiety, depression, ADHD, and mood disorders. Doctorally prepared Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience since 2012, including emergency room psychiatry. I provide individualized, evidence-based care with a collaborative, supportive approach and availability between appointments.
I work with children and adults with a variety of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, and many more.
NEW clients BOOK an appointment on my WEBSITE: www.livewellnowmhs.net. My primary goal is to provide compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals struggling with mental health issues. I understand that seeking help can be daunting, and my approach is whole-istic, incorporating the mind, body, spirit, empathy and understanding. My focus is on building strong therapeutic relationships with my patients, where we can work collaboratively towards a fulfilling life.
I work with children and adults with a variety of mood and anxiety disorders, ADHD, OCD, and many more.
NEW clients BOOK an appointment on my WEBSITE: www.livewellnowmhs.net. My primary goal is to provide compassionate and evidence-based care to individuals struggling with mental health issues. I understand that seeking help can be daunting, and my approach is whole-istic, incorporating the mind, body, spirit, empathy and understanding. My focus is on building strong therapeutic relationships with my patients, where we can work collaboratively towards a fulfilling life.
We have multiple providers available ONLINE and IN-OFFICE! We are offering TMS and ADHD services in addition to other alternative therapies! New evaluation appointments are currently available within 7 days or less. Our providers have over 30 years of combined healthcare experience in fields with degrees ranging from kinesiology, public health, pharmacology, and nursing. We offer a range of holistic and collaborative approaches to psychiatric care. We strongly believe that individuals require transparency, compassion, genuineness, and empathy from their medical providers.
We have multiple providers available ONLINE and IN-OFFICE! We are offering TMS and ADHD services in addition to other alternative therapies! New evaluation appointments are currently available within 7 days or less. Our providers have over 30 years of combined healthcare experience in fields with degrees ranging from kinesiology, public health, pharmacology, and nursing. We offer a range of holistic and collaborative approaches to psychiatric care. We strongly believe that individuals require transparency, compassion, genuineness, and empathy from their medical providers.
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Everything you could ever want or be you already have and are.
Everything you could ever want or be you already have and are.
Sheila Howes, PMHNP, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Minnesota achieve greater mental stability and improved quality of life through personalized, evidence-based medication management.
With decades of clinical experience, Sheila specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, while also supporting individuals managing complex mental health and medical concerns. Her approach is collaborative, patient-centered, and grounded in open communication, ensuring each patient feels heard and actively involved in their care.
Sheila Howes, PMHNP, helps children, adolescents, teens, adults, and seniors across Minnesota achieve greater mental stability and improved quality of life through personalized, evidence-based medication management.
With decades of clinical experience, Sheila specializes in treating anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, while also supporting individuals managing complex mental health and medical concerns. Her approach is collaborative, patient-centered, and grounded in open communication, ensuring each patient feels heard and actively involved in their care.
Life gets overwhelming. Tasks pile up, relationships strain, and somewhere along the way, you lose your footing. Anxiety, depression, and mood swings that don't make sense, or the feeling that you're falling short, no matter how hard you try. You deserve a place where you feel supported, not judged, and like you genuinely belong. That place exists in my virtual office. You might have tried getting help before and left feeling more alone than when you started. Like your words landed nowhere. Here, your words don't just land. They matter. Mental health touches everything. Getting support isn't giving up. It's the opposite.
Life gets overwhelming. Tasks pile up, relationships strain, and somewhere along the way, you lose your footing. Anxiety, depression, and mood swings that don't make sense, or the feeling that you're falling short, no matter how hard you try. You deserve a place where you feel supported, not judged, and like you genuinely belong. That place exists in my virtual office. You might have tried getting help before and left feeling more alone than when you started. Like your words landed nowhere. Here, your words don't just land. They matter. Mental health touches everything. Getting support isn't giving up. It's the opposite.
I’m Chris Mokongu, PMHNP, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth psychiatric services throughout Minnesota. With over 10 years of experience in mental health care, I help adults manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders through compassionate, evidence-based treatment.
If you’re looking for a provider who offers medication management with a holistic, patient-centered approach, you’re in the right place.
Telehealth Psychiatric Care in Minnesota:
I offer secure online psychiatric appointments to individuals across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the greater Twin Cities metro area.
I’m Chris Mokongu, PMHNP, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing telehealth psychiatric services throughout Minnesota. With over 10 years of experience in mental health care, I help adults manage anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, PTSD, and mood disorders through compassionate, evidence-based treatment.
If you’re looking for a provider who offers medication management with a holistic, patient-centered approach, you’re in the right place.
Telehealth Psychiatric Care in Minnesota:
I offer secure online psychiatric appointments to individuals across Minneapolis, St. Paul, and the greater Twin Cities metro area.
I provide ADHD evaluation and medication management through telehealth across Minnesota for adults, adolescents, and children ages 6 and older.
I provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for ADHD in children ages 6 and older, adolescents, and adults, including concerns with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, academic performance, and behavior at home or school. I also treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, Sleep etc.
I provide ADHD evaluation and medication management through telehealth across Minnesota for adults, adolescents, and children ages 6 and older.
I provide psychiatric evaluation and medication management for ADHD in children ages 6 and older, adolescents, and adults, including concerns with inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, academic performance, and behavior at home or school. I also treat anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, PTSD, Sleep etc.
Seeking mental health care in Minnesota? I’m Dr. George, a doctorally prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations and medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and other mental health conditions.
My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focused on accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment. I offer telehealth services statewide and provide medical cannabis evaluations when clinically appropriate.
Seeking mental health care in Minnesota? I’m Dr. George, a doctorally prepared, board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing compassionate, evidence-based care for adolescents and adults. I specialize in psychiatric evaluations and medication management for depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, schizophrenia, and other mental health conditions.
My approach is collaborative and nonjudgmental, focused on accurate diagnosis and individualized treatment. I offer telehealth services statewide and provide medical cannabis evaluations when clinically appropriate.
Elijah Zardyu
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PhD, RN, CNP, PMHNP-B
1 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55430
Finding your way to a meaningful and joyous life isn’t easy and might feel like a distant desire at times. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe it is an important step towards improved happiness and fulfilling purpose. Therapy presents an opportunity to examine and gain insight into one’s relationships with oneself, to others and within society at large. As a PMHNP-BC, I serve people who are struggling with trauma, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, developmental disabilities, panic disorders, ADHD & ADD, autism, and borderline personality disorder.
Finding your way to a meaningful and joyous life isn’t easy and might feel like a distant desire at times. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I believe it is an important step towards improved happiness and fulfilling purpose. Therapy presents an opportunity to examine and gain insight into one’s relationships with oneself, to others and within society at large. As a PMHNP-BC, I serve people who are struggling with trauma, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, anxiety, depression, developmental disabilities, panic disorders, ADHD & ADD, autism, and borderline personality disorder.
I work with children and adolescents ages 6–18, supporting a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD.
I believe in mental health treatment that takes a holistic perspective. I integrate medication management along with addressing nutrition, exercise, sleep, spirituality, relationships, and environment. By getting to know you and your unique needs and desires, we can create a treatment plan that helps you improve wellbeing and achieve your goals!
I work with children and adolescents ages 6–18, supporting a range of mental health concerns including depression, anxiety, trauma, and ADHD.
I believe in mental health treatment that takes a holistic perspective. I integrate medication management along with addressing nutrition, exercise, sleep, spirituality, relationships, and environment. By getting to know you and your unique needs and desires, we can create a treatment plan that helps you improve wellbeing and achieve your goals!
Her practice encompasses care for children, adolescents and adults, addressing the unique challenges faced by these populations.
Dr. Erica Vance, MD, is a dedicated prescriber at LifeStance Health, committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to individuals across Minnesota. She offers personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, ensuring a supportive environment for those seeking assistance with various mental health concerns. Dr. Vance specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.Dr. Erica Vance, MD, is a dedicated prescriber at LifeStance Health, committed to providing compassionate and compreh
Her practice encompasses care for children, adolescents and adults, addressing the unique challenges faced by these populations.
Dr. Erica Vance, MD, is a dedicated prescriber at LifeStance Health, committed to providing compassionate and comprehensive mental health care to individuals across Minnesota. She offers personalized treatment plans tailored to each patient's unique needs, ensuring a supportive environment for those seeking assistance with various mental health concerns. Dr. Vance specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.Dr. Erica Vance, MD, is a dedicated prescriber at LifeStance Health, committed to providing compassionate and compreh
I provide comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based.
We offer treatment options for:
• Anxiety Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
• ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Located at 3223 A Corporate Court, Ellicott City, MD 2104, Personality disorders, DMDD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Schizoaffective disorder, and other mental health issues. Integrated Outpatient Treatment and all ages, in person and virtual apt
We are committed to inclusive care and proudly support the LGBTQ+ community.
I provide comprehensive mental health and substance use treatment for children, adolescents, and adults.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and evidence-based.
We offer treatment options for:
• Anxiety Disorders
• Substance Use Disorders
• Depression
• Mood Disorders
• PTSD (Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder)
• OCD (Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder)
• ADHD (Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder)
Located at 3223 A Corporate Court, Ellicott City, MD 2104, Personality disorders, DMDD, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, Schizoaffective disorder, and other mental health issues. Integrated Outpatient Treatment and all ages, in person and virtual apt
We are committed to inclusive care and proudly support the LGBTQ+ community.
Natasha is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), licensed in ID, IA, MN, ND, SD, and WA. She holds a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Grand Forks, North Dakota. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN. Natasha sees clients ages 5 and older. Natasha has 17+ years of healthcare experience working in home health, assisted living, long term care, and inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use. As a PMHNP-BC, Natasha provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for those of all ages and backgrounds.
Natasha is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC), licensed in ID, IA, MN, ND, SD, and WA. She holds a master’s degree in nursing from the University of Grand Forks, North Dakota. She earned her bachelor’s degree in nursing from Minnesota State University, Moorhead, MN. Natasha sees clients ages 5 and older. Natasha has 17+ years of healthcare experience working in home health, assisted living, long term care, and inpatient and outpatient mental health and substance use. As a PMHNP-BC, Natasha provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for those of all ages and backgrounds.
Virtual Appointments and phone appointments for Mental Health Medication, Urgent care for common illnesses and GLP1 for weight management
Virtual Appointments and phone appointments for Mental Health Medication, Urgent care for common illnesses and GLP1 for weight management
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FAQ - About Child Psychiatry
What does a child psychiatrist do?
Child psychiatrists specialize in diagnosing and treating mental health conditions in children and adolescents. They support children and their families in navigating a wide range of challenges related to growing up, including academic difficulties, peer-related stress or bullying, family transitions such as divorce, and mental health conditions like anxiety, depression, or ADHD. Treatment often includes age-appropriate therapy and, when appropriate, medication. Child psychiatrists also frequently collaborate with other professionals involved in a child’s care—such as therapists, pediatricians, teachers, or occupational therapists—to ensure a coordinated approach. They may also conduct developmental or psychological assessments to clarify diagnoses or determine the most effective treatment plan for a child. While child psychiatrists may see patients of any age under 18, many focus on specific developmental stages, such as the toddler years or adolescence.
How to find a child psychiatrist
Psychology Today’s online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who specialize in working with children. The platform also offers additional filters to help you find a provider with relevant specialty areas who sees patients in your child’s age group. Each provider profile includes detailed information such as therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees. These details can help you evaluate whether a provider is a good match for your child’s needs and developmental stage.


