Psychiatrists in 55408
![Photo of Sarah Rossall, MPA, PA-C, Physician Assistant](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/508dec71-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I provide psychiatric care using medication management. I have always been passionate about mental health and wellness. My special interests include bipolar disorder, trichotillomania (hair-pulling), dermatillomania (skin-picking), and working with clients who wish to taper off benzodiazepines using a tailored protocol to minimize withdrawal. I am Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and can manage medications and mental health conditions during pregnancy, pre-pregnancy planning, and during the postpartum period (1 year after birth).
I provide psychiatric care using medication management. I have always been passionate about mental health and wellness. My special interests include bipolar disorder, trichotillomania (hair-pulling), dermatillomania (skin-picking), and working with clients who wish to taper off benzodiazepines using a tailored protocol to minimize withdrawal. I am Perinatal Mental Health Certified (PMH-C) and can manage medications and mental health conditions during pregnancy, pre-pregnancy planning, and during the postpartum period (1 year after birth).
![Photo of Ethan Hamilton, MSN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6c3a510c-9f12-4abf-a566-fa9b6312c877/2/320x400.jpeg)
Ethan Hamilton
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55408 (Online Only)
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD or psychosis, Ethan is here to help.
Ethan is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience in various mental health settings including inpatient, emergency care, and outpatient clinic. Ethan is committed to welcoming patients of all backgrounds and helping them achieve their goals for wellness through evidence-based treatment options.
Whether you're struggling with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, PTSD, OCD or psychosis, Ethan is here to help.
Ethan is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 10 years of experience in various mental health settings including inpatient, emergency care, and outpatient clinic. Ethan is committed to welcoming patients of all backgrounds and helping them achieve their goals for wellness through evidence-based treatment options.
![Photo of Gerard Balan - Telemental Associates, MSN, PMHNP, BC, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/75770de3-c707-4c1f-aa1f-3c3cc72a9193/1/320x400.jpeg)
Telemental Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
8 Endorsed
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Are you feeling the weight of a demanding career, the academic demands of school, or the general stresses of everyday life? If you or your loved ones, aged 12 and up, are navigating the challenges of ADHD, anxiety, or depression, I'm here to extend a helping hand. My name is Gerard Balan, a seasoned psychiatric nurse practitioner who understands you need mental health support that adapts to your lifestyle. With our services, you'll find discrete, effective care without having to step away from your work, school, or personal commitments.
Are you feeling the weight of a demanding career, the academic demands of school, or the general stresses of everyday life? If you or your loved ones, aged 12 and up, are navigating the challenges of ADHD, anxiety, or depression, I'm here to extend a helping hand. My name is Gerard Balan, a seasoned psychiatric nurse practitioner who understands you need mental health support that adapts to your lifestyle. With our services, you'll find discrete, effective care without having to step away from your work, school, or personal commitments.
![Photo of Susie Haffner, DNP, CNP, APRN, PMHNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e711297b-6058-4ab2-a5d9-75d7bb653960/1/320x400.jpeg)
Susie Haffner
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, CNP, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55408
Susie is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with experience working with children, adolescents, and families in the outpatient setting. She is able to assess, diagnose, and provide medication management services to treat various mental health disorders. It is important to her to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for all while providing culturally competent care to underserved populations in her community. She enjoys empowering clients and their families by encouraging participation and providing education.
Susie is a board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner with experience working with children, adolescents, and families in the outpatient setting. She is able to assess, diagnose, and provide medication management services to treat various mental health disorders. It is important to her to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for all while providing culturally competent care to underserved populations in her community. She enjoys empowering clients and their families by encouraging participation and providing education.
![Photo of Rahma Sheikh-Dahir, NP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/de55eefd-b6ac-4f4d-989a-d700b1742e39/1/320x400.jpeg)
Mercy Sheikh-dahir is a Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2023. Mercy helps her clients by providing them the tools they need to overcome life's challenges. She utilizes a holistic approach to care by treating the individual as a whole person. In her free time, Mercy enjoys spending time with her baby niece and nephews, watching foreign films and doing anything related to self-care.
Mercy Sheikh-dahir is a Nurse Practitioner in Ohio who has been practicing since 2023. Mercy helps her clients by providing them the tools they need to overcome life's challenges. She utilizes a holistic approach to care by treating the individual as a whole person. In her free time, Mercy enjoys spending time with her baby niece and nephews, watching foreign films and doing anything related to self-care.
![Photo of Kayla Kvell, DNP, PMHNP, CNP, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7be5b614-8593-4ec7-a6da-031f1b276fb7/1/320x400.jpeg)
Kayla Kvell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, CNP
Verified Verified
Minneapolis, MN 55408 (Online Only)
Dr. Kayla Kvell is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents (14+) and adults. Her areas of special interest include ADHD; bipolar disorder and mood issues; postpartum depression, peri & postmenopausal symptoms; and metabolic/hormonal dysfunction and its impact on mental health. She uses an integrative approach to address and identify underlying causes of psychiatric conditions.
Dr. Kayla Kvell is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management for adolescents (14+) and adults. Her areas of special interest include ADHD; bipolar disorder and mood issues; postpartum depression, peri & postmenopausal symptoms; and metabolic/hormonal dysfunction and its impact on mental health. She uses an integrative approach to address and identify underlying causes of psychiatric conditions.
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Obsessive-Compulsive (OCD) Psychiatrists
How long does OCD treatment take?
Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) is often treated on a weekly or twice-weekly schedule, depending on symptom severity and the client’s preferences. Some clients may start to see a noticeable improvement in symptoms in as little as six weeks, but it’s also possible, especially in more severe cases, for treatment to take several months to a year before significant progress is made.
What happens if OCD is not treated?
Some people with OCD, especially those with mild symptoms, may find that they are able to adapt reasonably well to life with the condition, even if their symptoms never resolve completely. However, many people, particularly those whose symptoms are severe at the outset, find that their obsessions and compulsions grow more intrusive with time, making it harder to maintain relationships, hold down a job, or navigate the world successfully.
Are there medications for OCD?
Medication can be used to treat OCD. The class of drugs most often prescribed are selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, or SSRIs, which include fluvoxamine (under the brand name Luvox), fluoxetine (Prozac), and sertraline (Zoloft), among others. In cases of treatment-resistant OCD, other classes of medication, such as tricyclic antidepressants or atypical antipsychotics, may be prescribed. Medication is frequently used in conjunction with therapy.
Can OCD come back after treatment?
Yes. Major life transitions, periods of stress, or other factors can cause symptoms to return or, if they were never fully eradicated, to ramp back up in intensity. For some, these relapses are brief and do not require additional treatment; identifying specific triggers and practicing the skills learned in therapy can help speed their course. For others, returning to therapy for a brief period can help address the underlying stress and strengthen coping mechanisms.