
Dr. Sara Ocker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP
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145 2nd Avenue Southeast, Cambridge, MN 55008
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Dr. Ocker graduated from the University of Minnesota, School of Nursing receiving her doctorate in nursing practice specializing as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner as well as receiving a graduate certificate in Integrative Health and Healing. Sara has extensive experience in crisis intervention working with a diverse population as she originally received a BA in Sociology – Law, Crime, and Deviance with a focus on Psychology working at a large metropolitan adult detention center and then at a large metropolitan 911 center. Sara continued her education and received a BS in Nursing from the College of St. Scholastica.
Sara has worked in the inpatient psychiatric setting for over three years with experience working with clients who need help with mental health, chemical dependency, or both. Prior to this she has experience working with clients in transitional and long-term care. Additionally, Sara has had a variety of robust clinical experiences in a variety of settings.
Dr. Ocker offers psychiatric assessment, medication management, brief psychotherapy, and integrative health/healing interventions. Her philosophy of clinical practice is to provide individualized, holistic, and evidence-based care with compassion, respect for individual autonomy, and acceptance of diversity in a knowledgeable and professional manner.
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Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today License: Minnesota / 9396 Sara Ocker
Specialties and Expertise
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Behavioral Issues
- Bipolar Disorder
- Coping Skills
- Depression
- Dual Diagnosis
- Family Conflict
- Grief
- Life Coaching
- Life Transitions
- Medication Management
- Mood Disorders
- Psychosis
- Self Esteem
- Sleep or Insomnia
- Stress
- Substance Use
- Trauma and PTSD
Client Focus
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Age
Children (6 to 10) ,
Preteen ,
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
Participants
Individuals ,
Couples ,
Family
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Coaching
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Culturally Sensitive
- Integrative
- Motivational Interviewing
- Strength-Based
Location
Nearby Areas
Take the first step to help. Call now - (612) 682-4337

Dr. Sara Ocker
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, APRN, PMHNP