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Hello, I’m Dr. Stella Essien, Welcome!

As a dual board-certified Nurse Practitioner (FNP & PMHNP), I have a passion for compassionate, equitable, and accessible mental health care practice that brings evidence-based, person-centered services to individuals and families across Minnesota.

Whether you're navigating anxiety, or addiction recovery, depression, or stress, I am here to support your path forward with warmth, professionalism, and purpose.

I work with teens and adults who are struggling with feelings of sadness, worry, dread, helplessness or unease. You may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck in old patterns, or simply realizing that something in your life needs to change. Together we can make sense of the bigger picture of your life and the experiences, relationships, and environments that have shaped you.

I’m a curious therapist, and I want to understand you as a whole person. Together, we’ll identify patterns, figure out what might help you feel better, and develop a deeper understanding of yourself. My goal is to help you create changes that feel meaningful and lasting.

As a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Board Certified Life Coach with 30 years of professional clinical experience. I have worked in both outpatient and inpatient programs developing and leading mental health programs. I have owned a private successful practice since 2010 that was initiated to help people thrive through life's challenges. I was drawn to this field by a deep interest in human behavior transformative impact of helping others thrive and navigate through challenges that created lasting positive change.

I specialize in a variety of treatment approaches serving men and women. Let me support you in navigating difficult transitions tailoring your treatment to meet your needs.

I am Denette Dunn, APRN, MSN, PMHNP-BC, a dedicated mental health nurse practitioner with a passion for empowering individuals on their mental wellness journeys. With a deep commitment to holistic care, I specialize in providing compassionate, evidence-based treatment for a wide range of mental health conditions. My approach is rooted in understanding the unique needs of each patient, fostering a safe and supportive environment for open dialogue. I believe in the power of collaboration, working closely with my patients to develop personalized treatment plans that promote healing and resilience. Let’s embark on this journey together toward a brighter future.

Thank you for taking the first step in prioritizing your mental health and well-being. I look forward to meeting you and supporting you on your journey toward improved mental health, balance, and overall wellness.

My approach is compassionate, collaborative, and centered on you as a whole person. My goal is to create a safe, welcoming space where you feel heard, respected, and comfortable sharing your concerns.

Please feel free to bring any questions you may have to your first appointment. I look forward to working with you!

Warmly, Denette Dunn, MSN, CNP, PMHNP-BC Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Greatest Psychiatry & Wellness LLC

I provide psychiatric evaluations and medication management. My appointments are intended for individuals seeking assessment of mental health symptoms and consideration or management of psychiatric medications. I offer brief supportive counseling during these visits, but I do not provide ongoing, therapy-only counseling sessions. If you are looking for regular talk therapy without medication management, please schedule with a therapist.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) providing compassionate, evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. I want my patients to feel heard, respected, and actively involved in decisions about their treatment.

I am also a Certified Addiction Registered Nurse–Advanced Practice (CARN-AP) and Certified Correctional Health Professional (CCHP). My experience spans outpatient, correctional, crisis, and other high-acuity settings, including care for individuals with complex psychiatric conditions, substance use concerns, and trauma.

I evaluate and treat concerns including depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, mood instability, and insomnia. I also work with individuals who have co-occurring mental health and substance use concerns or have had limited success with previous psychiatric medications.

My approach is individualized, practical, and collaborative. Together, we consider your symptoms, medical history, previous treatment experiences, lifestyle, preferences, and goals. When medication is appropriate, we discuss benefits, risks, and alternatives so you can make informed decisions. Scheduling an evaluation does not mean you must take medication.

My goal is to provide a supportive, judgment-free environment where you can speak openly. When ongoing psychotherapy would benefit you, I encourage working with a therapist alongside your psychiatric care.

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. I have more than ten years experience providing services to individuals age 4 to 60+, with my primary practice focus working with children and adolescents, young adults, and parents/caregivers. I am a Certified Parent Peer Support Specialist in addition to my clinical licensure. I have experience working with a variety of diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, PTSD, Autism, ADHD, etc. I have also worked with individuals with mild to moderate cognitive disabilities in addition to their mental health diagnoses.

Hello, my name is Betsy Walter MSW, LICSW.

I use a relational approach to working with adolescence. I am easy to talk to and like to listen.

I've worked as a therapist for over 20 years. It is such an honor to be invited into people's vulnerable and hopeless places in their story. Through our work together I get to watch them learn, grow and overcome their obstacles to living well. It is such beautiful work!

I love working with clients who want to integrate their faith into the therapy process.

I am a marriage and family therapist, trained in child psychology at the University of Minnesota and in marriage and family therapy at Argosy University, and I have spent years in that chair. Here is what that might mean on a Tuesday night: You lie awake running the same conversation for the fourth time. You are the one your family calls when something breaks, and nobody calls to ask how you are. You carry your parents' silence about what they survived, and you carry the version of yourself you show at Sunday dinner. There are so many ways our mental health and upbringing can influence the comfort you feel navigating the day to day world, and my role is to help you move through barriers that prevent you from finding that peace you deserve.

Hello, my name is Heather Liebswager. I am a licensed professional clinical counselor who specializes in healing trauma in children, adolescents, and adults. I use a person-centered approach in my therapeutic relationship: you set the pace to our sessions while I guide, interpret, support, and challenge you. I believe in welcoming all the various parts of you including the exiled, judged, shamed, inner-child parts of you to the session so that you can understand yourself more fully.