Find a psychiatrist in Minneapolis, MN — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Minneapolis, MN accepting new patients
Mental health support in Minneapolis is available through Headway's 113 licensed providers serving neighborhoods including St. Louis Park, Northeast Minneapolis, and Southwest Minneapolis. Connect virtually or in-person with warm, solution-oriented providers who accept insurance, helping you focus on your care without worrying about costs.
Dr. Idowu Oshokoya DNP is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Chicago, IL. He works with adolescents, adults, and older adults, and provides care for patients who are battling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, Bipolars, and other mental disorders. Idowu studied at Walden University, He has extensive training and 10 years of experience with behavioral health.
I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults. I specialize in the evaluation, diagnosis, and medication management of ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, mood disorders, trauma-related conditions. My goal is to create a supportive, judgment-free environment where you feel heard, understood, and empowered throughout your mental health journey.
I believe that every person's story is unique, so I take the time to understand your concerns, symptoms, lifestyle, and treatment goals before developing an individualized care plan. I incorporate medication management with supportive counseling and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) techniques and Motivational Interviewing, to help you build practical coping skills and achieve lasting improvement.
Whether you're struggling with difficulty focusing, persistent worry, overwhelming stress, low mood, emotional challenges, or life transitions, I work collaboratively with you to help you regain balance and improve your overall well-being. My focus is on delivering personalized, compassionate care that supports meaningful, long-term success in both your mental health and daily life.
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.
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.
About our psychiatrists serving Minneapolis, 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 Minneapolis
Finding the right psychiatrist in Minneapolis starts with knowing what kind of care you need. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication, while therapists provide talk therapy. Both can be useful entry points depending on your needs. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or psych med management, look for a psychiatrist whose listed specialties match what you want to address.
Minneapolis has many psychiatry options across the city and nearby areas, including St. Louis Park, Northeast Minneapolis, Southwest Minneapolis, and the wider Twin Cities. The number of choices can make it harder to narrow your search. Consider practical fit alongside clinical focus, including appointment availability, whether you prefer in-person or virtual visits, and whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. Reading bios can help you understand each psychiatrist’s background, care style, and session structure before you book.
Psychiatric care in Minneapolis can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists in Minneapolis who match your needs, verify your insurance, and see estimated out-of-pocket costs before you book. Every psychiatrist listed is accepting new patients, and many accept insurance, making it easier to find someone who fits your needs, schedule, and plan.
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.