Find a psychiatrist in Duluth, MN — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Duluth, MN accepting new patients
Duluth residents can access therapy through Headway in neighborhoods like Lincoln Park, Woodland, and Canal Park. Our 113 providers offer flexible scheduling with next-day availability and work with your insurance to make mental health support more affordable.
I am Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about providing compassionate, patient-centered care. I am known for being friendly, personable, and highly relatable, I focus on building strong connections with those I serve. I love to educate and empower the clients I work with.
I am a double board-certified family and psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner. As a Family and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I believe that healing begins with understanding. My goal is to create a safe, supportive space where you can share your story without judgment and work toward meaningful, lasting change. I provide individualized, evidence-based care for adults facing depression, anxiety, PTSD, bipolar disorders, ADHD/ADD, and sleep disorders.
I have worked in mental health in a variety of settings for the past 20 years. My practice is evidenced based. I have experience working with children and adults. As a nurse practitioner, my primary focus is medication management.
Choosing a mental health provider is an important decision, and I believe the best care begins with feeling heard and understood. I'm a triple board-certified Nurse Practitioner with certifications in Family Practice, Emergency Care, and Psychiatric-Mental Health. My background includes over two decades of experience caring for patients in both emergency medicine and psychiatry, which has given me the opportunity to work with people during some of their most challenging moments.
I founded Kraken Psychiatry because I wanted to create a practice that looks beyond symptoms and diagnoses. I believe mental health is influenced by many factors—including biology, life experiences, relationships, sleep, nutrition, stress, and physical health. My goal is to understand the whole person and help you develop an individualized treatment plan that reflects your unique needs and goals.
I work with adolescents and adults experiencing conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, OCD, mood disorders, and other complex mental health concerns. I also have a special interest in integrative and precision psychiatry, combining evidence-based psychiatric care with lifestyle medicine, nutrition, and other complementary approaches when appropriate.
Whether you're seeking medication management, looking for answers after years of struggling, or simply hoping to feel like yourself again, my goal is to partner with you and provide compassionate, thoughtful care every step of the way.
About our psychiatrists serving Duluth, MN
- 100%Anxiety
- 100%Depression
- 92%ADD/ADHD
- 92%PTSD
- 85%Bipolar disorder
- 98%Aetna
- 95%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 61%Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota
- 59%Oxford
- 100%English
- 6%French
- 4%Igbo
- 4%Yoruba
- 3%Spanish
- 82%Online only
- 18%In-person or online
- 80%Woman
- 20%Man
- 95%Advanced Practice Registered Nurse
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 97%Individual therapy
- 13%Family therapy
- 5%Couples therapy
- 4%Child or adolescent therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Therapist in Duluth
Finding psychiatrists in Duluth starts with understanding the type of mental health care you want to book. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Both can be helpful entry points depending on your needs. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, experience, and approach before choosing who to contact.
Duluth is a smaller market, so local psychiatry appointments may be more limited than in larger Minnesota cities. Virtual appointments can expand your options while still giving you access to licensed psychiatrists who see people in Minnesota. Psychiatric medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, and some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people choose to work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and what their bio says about communication style and visit structure.
Psychiatric care in Duluth can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to lower out-of-pocket costs and understand what you may pay before a visit. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your benefits, and see estimated session costs before booking. You can browse profiles, compare specialties and availability, and book directly when you are ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.