Mindfulness-Based (MBCT) Psychiatrists in Minnetonka, MN
We are a full-service mental health clinic and believe in a holistic approach for the treatment of mental illness - based on treating the "whole" person, taking into consideration the mental, emotional, physical, and social aspects of well-being. With compassion and understanding, our clinical team work with everyone to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. While focusing on our work to perform comprehensive assessments, accurate diagnoses, and advanced treatment of mental disorders in children and adults, our mission is to provide excellent and compassionate mental health care.
We are a full-service mental health clinic and believe in a holistic approach for the treatment of mental illness - based on treating the "whole" person, taking into consideration the mental, emotional, physical, and social aspects of well-being. With compassion and understanding, our clinical team work with everyone to help them build on their strengths and attain the personal growth they are committed to accomplishing. While focusing on our work to perform comprehensive assessments, accurate diagnoses, and advanced treatment of mental disorders in children and adults, our mission is to provide excellent and compassionate mental health care.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents and adults with a special interest in treating individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or trauma. In addition to prescribing medication, I utilizes skills learned from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine to help individuals treat their mental health symptoms in a more holistic way. I completed the Professional Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine, the Advanced Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program, and other online webinars.
I am a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents and adults with a special interest in treating individuals experiencing symptoms of anxiety, depression, and/or trauma. In addition to prescribing medication, I utilizes skills learned from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine to help individuals treat their mental health symptoms in a more holistic way. I completed the Professional Training Program in Mind-Body Medicine, the Advanced Mind-Body Medicine Professional Training Program, and other online webinars.
My integrative, psychodynamic approach blends evidence-based care with mindfulness and insight-oriented work to help you understand patterns, safely explore challenges, and build tools for emotional balance.
Many people reach out for help when they feel stuck — in anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, or a life that no longer feels aligned with who they truly are. You may sense that something needs to change but aren’t sure what direction to take or how to begin.
I work with adults who are thoughtful, introspective, and seeking deeper understanding of themselves and their lives. Many of my clients are drawn to exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing. Together we look beneath surface symptoms to understand the patterns, beliefs, and unconscious dynamics that shape your experience.
My integrative, psychodynamic approach blends evidence-based care with mindfulness and insight-oriented work to help you understand patterns, safely explore challenges, and build tools for emotional balance.
Many people reach out for help when they feel stuck — in anxiety, depression, difficult relationships, or a life that no longer feels aligned with who they truly are. You may sense that something needs to change but aren’t sure what direction to take or how to begin.
I work with adults who are thoughtful, introspective, and seeking deeper understanding of themselves and their lives. Many of my clients are drawn to exploring the psychological, emotional, and spiritual dimensions of healing. Together we look beneath surface symptoms to understand the patterns, beliefs, and unconscious dynamics that shape your experience.
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I provide ADHD evaluation and medication management through telehealth across Minnesota for adults, adolescents, and children ages 6 and older. I work with individuals struggling with focus, procrastination, executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, and burnout, often for years before seeking care.
Many of my clients are professionals or high-functioning individuals who feel capable but inconsistent, mentally overloaded, or stuck. My role is to help you gain clarity, stabilize symptoms, and function more consistently in daily life.
Care is direct, collaborative, and results-focused.
I provide ADHD evaluation and medication management through telehealth across Minnesota for adults, adolescents, and children ages 6 and older. I work with individuals struggling with focus, procrastination, executive dysfunction, emotional regulation, and burnout, often for years before seeking care.
Many of my clients are professionals or high-functioning individuals who feel capable but inconsistent, mentally overloaded, or stuck. My role is to help you gain clarity, stabilize symptoms, and function more consistently in daily life.
Care is direct, collaborative, and results-focused.
Life is hard. There are days and moments when we all could use someone to sojourn alongside us through the mountains and valleys that come our way. Someone to remind us that we are not alone, we are in this together and together we can make progress. Progress towards the greater good, progress towards your individual goals, progress in your own health and well-being. I believe that you can gain power over the valleys and develop handles to help you find purpose, hope, and healing. It is my privilege and passion to walk beside you and I find great hope and joy in your personal success! Let’s make it happen.
Life is hard. There are days and moments when we all could use someone to sojourn alongside us through the mountains and valleys that come our way. Someone to remind us that we are not alone, we are in this together and together we can make progress. Progress towards the greater good, progress towards your individual goals, progress in your own health and well-being. I believe that you can gain power over the valleys and develop handles to help you find purpose, hope, and healing. It is my privilege and passion to walk beside you and I find great hope and joy in your personal success! Let’s make it happen.
She understands the unique challenges parents face and offers empathetic, evidence-based support during pregnancy and postpartum. Additionally, Nicole’s expertise in trauma and ADHD allows her to help patients uncover resilience and develop effective coping strategies for these often-misunderstood conditions. In addition to her specialties, Nicole offers support for individuals managing anxiety, depression, and medical-related mental health challenges. Her interventions include medication management and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
She understands the unique challenges parents face and offers empathetic, evidence-based support during pregnancy and postpartum. Additionally, Nicole’s expertise in trauma and ADHD allows her to help patients uncover resilience and develop effective coping strategies for these often-misunderstood conditions. In addition to her specialties, Nicole offers support for individuals managing anxiety, depression, and medical-related mental health challenges. Her interventions include medication management and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT).
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’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 am a board certified psychiatrist that specializes in children and adolescents with a special interest in medically complex cases. My practice is primarily with those enrolled in the Aris Clinic –Woodwinds Intensive Outpatient Program for adolescents. I place great importance on a team approach to providing care to ensure that a patient’s biological, psychological and social issues are all addressed in an interconnected way. The benefits of nutrition, sleep and exercise are also included in my treatment approach.
I am a board certified psychiatrist that specializes in children and adolescents with a special interest in medically complex cases. My practice is primarily with those enrolled in the Aris Clinic –Woodwinds Intensive Outpatient Program for adolescents. I place great importance on a team approach to providing care to ensure that a patient’s biological, psychological and social issues are all addressed in an interconnected way. The benefits of nutrition, sleep and exercise are also included in my treatment approach.
Leona Health and Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, FNP-C, PMHNP, CARN-NP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Women's Mental, Hormonal & Sexual Health - Telehealth WV, VA, CO & MN.
She showed up for everyone. Now it's her turn.
You have spent years showing up for everyone else. You may have also spent years in the healthcare system — and left with answers that did not quite fit how you actually feel.
I am a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women's mental health, hormonal health, and sexual wellness. I treat the full picture — not each symptom in isolation.
Care includes hormone therapy, psychiatric medication management, ketamine-assisted therapy, and sexual health care. All via telehealth in WV, VA, MN, and CO.
Women's Mental, Hormonal & Sexual Health - Telehealth WV, VA, CO & MN.
She showed up for everyone. Now it's her turn.
You have spent years showing up for everyone else. You may have also spent years in the healthcare system — and left with answers that did not quite fit how you actually feel.
I am a dual-certified Nurse Practitioner specializing in women's mental health, hormonal health, and sexual wellness. I treat the full picture — not each symptom in isolation.
Care includes hormone therapy, psychiatric medication management, ketamine-assisted therapy, and sexual health care. All via telehealth in WV, VA, MN, and CO.
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.
Welcome to the practice of Dr. Mary Beth Lardizabal at Clarity Group. I currently am limiting my practice to physician coaching and addressing mental health needs of health care professionals. I care deeply about my physician colleagues and have a passion for supporting physicians during these difficult times. I have many years of leadership experience and supporting, coaching and mentoring physicians in a large health care system.
Welcome to the practice of Dr. Mary Beth Lardizabal at Clarity Group. I currently am limiting my practice to physician coaching and addressing mental health needs of health care professionals. I care deeply about my physician colleagues and have a passion for supporting physicians during these difficult times. I have many years of leadership experience and supporting, coaching and mentoring physicians in a large health care system.
Chinwe offers her clients the ability to provide accurate, effective, and quality care, managing varieties of mental health and emotional challenges affecting individuals and families, plus medication management.
Outside of work, Chinwe enjoys reading, music, and sports.
Chinwe offers her clients the ability to provide accurate, effective, and quality care, managing varieties of mental health and emotional challenges affecting individuals and families, plus medication management.
Outside of work, Chinwe enjoys reading, music, and sports.
Hi, I’m Phurbu Tara, a dual-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work with adolescents and adults navigating life challenges such as relationship stress, anxiety, mood concerns, ADHD, life transitions, trauma, and emotional exhaustion. Many of my patients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like themselves, and are looking for a way to feel more grounded, clear, and back in control of their lives.
Hi, I’m Phurbu Tara, a dual-certified Psychiatric-Mental Health and Family Nurse Practitioner. I work with adolescents and adults navigating life challenges such as relationship stress, anxiety, mood concerns, ADHD, life transitions, trauma, and emotional exhaustion. Many of my patients come in feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or not quite like themselves, and are looking for a way to feel more grounded, clear, and back in control of their lives.
Brenna Christie, Psychiatric Pathways
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, FNP, PMHNP
Bloomington, MN 55435
I’m a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Bloomington, Minnesota, and I specialize in working with adults whose depression and other mood symptoms have not improved with traditional treatment alone. Many of the people I see have already tried therapy, medications, or both and still feel stuck, discouraged, or exhausted by the process. My goal is to offer thoughtful, evidence-informed care that helps patients feel heard, understood, and supported while exploring new options for relief. My practice is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for each person’s experience.
I’m a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner based in Bloomington, Minnesota, and I specialize in working with adults whose depression and other mood symptoms have not improved with traditional treatment alone. Many of the people I see have already tried therapy, medications, or both and still feel stuck, discouraged, or exhausted by the process. My goal is to offer thoughtful, evidence-informed care that helps patients feel heard, understood, and supported while exploring new options for relief. My practice is grounded in compassion, collaboration, and respect for each person’s experience.
Our treatment plan will include medication management, personalized therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness, tailored to you.
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.
Our treatment plan will include medication management, personalized therapy, cognitive-behavioral techniques, and mindfulness, tailored to you.
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.
New appointment times are available starting in January, 2017. I look forward to working with patients that desire to improve their emotional and mental health and are motivated to take active steps toward achieving their recovery.
New appointment times are available starting in January, 2017. I look forward to working with patients that desire to improve their emotional and mental health and are motivated to take active steps toward achieving their recovery.
After more than 25 years of practice, what motivates me the most? Guiding someone on a path to a healthier and happier life! First and foremost, listening carefully, without judgment, in casual relaxed conversation, allows me to more fully understand someone’s struggles. Then we can devise a tailored treatment plan with realistic goals that will work toward reducing suffering and unlocking someone’s true potential (personal growth). I view my work with patients as a collaborative process involving shared decision-making and centered around someone’s strengths, educational/cultural/religious background, and treatment preferences.
After more than 25 years of practice, what motivates me the most? Guiding someone on a path to a healthier and happier life! First and foremost, listening carefully, without judgment, in casual relaxed conversation, allows me to more fully understand someone’s struggles. Then we can devise a tailored treatment plan with realistic goals that will work toward reducing suffering and unlocking someone’s true potential (personal growth). I view my work with patients as a collaborative process involving shared decision-making and centered around someone’s strengths, educational/cultural/religious background, and treatment preferences.
My ideal clients are high-functioning adults who look like they’re doing fine on the outside, but inside something feels off. They’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, hormone changes, or symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or a racing heart. Many have been told it’s “just anxiety,” but they can tell there’s more going on.
They’re looking for real answers and a different approach.
I take an integrative, whole-body approach using medication when appropriate, along with functional and holistic care, supplements, and lifestyle support. We build a plan that fits your body and your life so you can feel like yourself again.
My ideal clients are high-functioning adults who look like they’re doing fine on the outside, but inside something feels off. They’re dealing with anxiety, burnout, hormone changes, or symptoms like fatigue, brain fog, or a racing heart. Many have been told it’s “just anxiety,” but they can tell there’s more going on.
They’re looking for real answers and a different approach.
I take an integrative, whole-body approach using medication when appropriate, along with functional and holistic care, supplements, and lifestyle support. We build a plan that fits your body and your life so you can feel like yourself again.
I provide decades of clinical experience when it is needed most — now.
I offer urgent psychiatric and addiction consultations while you are:
-Waiting to establish care with a psychiatrist.
-Need a 2nd opinion
-Needing to detox
-I will see you temporarily, until you are securely established with ongoing care.
-I will provide a comprehensive bio-psycho-environmental evaluation and thorough initial treatment plan, initiating medications and referrals.
Important Limitations
-No controlled medications will be prescribed, but recommendations will be given.
-New Medicare and Medicaid access may be limited at times.
I provide decades of clinical experience when it is needed most — now.
I offer urgent psychiatric and addiction consultations while you are:
-Waiting to establish care with a psychiatrist.
-Need a 2nd opinion
-Needing to detox
-I will see you temporarily, until you are securely established with ongoing care.
-I will provide a comprehensive bio-psycho-environmental evaluation and thorough initial treatment plan, initiating medications and referrals.
Important Limitations
-No controlled medications will be prescribed, but recommendations will be given.
-New Medicare and Medicaid access may be limited at times.
In addition to medication management, I provide brief supportive psychotherapy, as well as mind-body therapy such as guided meditation and mindfulness.
Akenzua Agbator is a board-certified and licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders. His approach prioritizes active listening, trust, respect, collaboration, and empathy. By truly listening to clients and their experiences, he offers personalized and effective care, especially for those facing complex and persistent mental health challenges. He is caring, friendly and always greets his clients with a warm smile. He is trained to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar, insomnia and a variety of other mental health disorders.
In addition to medication management, I provide brief supportive psychotherapy, as well as mind-body therapy such as guided meditation and mindfulness.
Akenzua Agbator is a board-certified and licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) trained to assess, diagnose, and treat mental health disorders. His approach prioritizes active listening, trust, respect, collaboration, and empathy. By truly listening to clients and their experiences, he offers personalized and effective care, especially for those facing complex and persistent mental health challenges. He is caring, friendly and always greets his clients with a warm smile. He is trained to treat depression, anxiety, OCD, PTSD, ADHD, bipolar, insomnia and a variety of other mental health disorders.
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How does mindfulness-based cognitive therapy work?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy originated in the work of John Kabat-Zinn of the University of Massachusetts Medical School. He developed mindfulness-based stress reduction, which is a technique found in yoga and meditation. MBCT is a combination of this type of stress reduction and cognitive behavioral therapy; it essentially quiets emotional distress through mindfulness, utilizing proper breathing and meditation. These techniques aim to bring the individual into the present moment when in a state of distress.
When do I know if I need treatment with mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
If an individual’s mind is filled with emotional distress and general negativity, the person may feel trapped. A mindfulness-based cognitive therapist can help a person change their thinking patterns as well as their behavior through calm acceptance and compassion. This therapy can provide an individual with the coping skills needed for a healthier and more constructive life.
What should I expect from mindfulness-based cognitive therapy?
This therapy often takes place in group sessions. A therapist will work with the group as well as with each individual. Meditation and breathing exercises are core practices that aim to invite inquiry and discovery into a person’s troubled mental state. The objective is to identify and lessen negative thoughts and behaviors and move toward optimal health and productivity. The individual will see life in a more realistic way. This therapy is supportive, accepting, and warm.
Is mindfulness-based cognitive therapy effective?
Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy is evidence-based and effective. One study found that people with major depressive disorder have benefitted from this type of therapy; the person accepts their distressed thoughts and also moves into healthier patterns of thinking. This therapy also aims to move an individual away from automatic negative responses. This type of therapy can bring a person lifelong change, with higher levels of satisfaction, less stress, as well as positive emotional and behavioral habits.