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Founder

DAVID ANDERHOLM, MD

MELISSA VIRNIG, PMHNP, BC

HEATHER ARBANEY, PMHNP-BC

JESSICA EASTMAN, PMHNP-BC

JEANNE KURTZ, PHD, LP

AMANDA HINTZ, MSLP

LARA ROYER, MSW, LICSW

COURTNEY REGNIER, MS, LMFT

PATTY BAYSINGER, LPN

KIERRA & RENAE – OFFICE MANAGERS

THE FRONT DESK CREW

MICHELE – BILLING

JANE, OFFICE DOG

MILLIE (AKA MILDRED OR THE DRED) THE OTHER OFFICE DOG

Founder

DAVID ANDERHOLM, MD

Dr. David Anderholm is the founder of Northern Psychiatric Associates and Linden Place, the premier mental health clinic in the lakes region providing both psychiatric and psychological services for patients of all ages and employs a staff of 17 clinicians and support staff. He completed his undergraduate and graduate school education at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities, and specialty training at the Mayo Clinic. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a member of the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists, and is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association.

Role: Psychiatrist

Education: University of Minnesota; Mayo Graduate School of Medicine

Specialties: General Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation

About Dr. Anderholm: Dr. David Anderholm is the founder of Northern Psychiatric Associates, the mental health clinic of choice in the Brainerd lakes region providing both psychiatric and psychological services for patients of all ages with a staff of 17 clinicians and support staff. Doctor Anderholm completed his undergraduate and graduate school education at the University of Minnesota-Twin Cities and specialty training at the Mayo Clinic. He is board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, a member of the American Association of Geriatric Psychiatrists and a Fellow in the American Psychiatric Association.

Dr. Anderholm is a lifelong Minnesota resident having been born and raised in Rochester as the youngest of five children.  After completing his undergraduate studies at the University of Minnesota with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Agriculture he spent a year completing research at the Mayo Clinic under the direction of Matt Ames, Ph.D., and at the University of Minnesota under the direction of Jadi Ramen, MD.

After completing his medical studies at the University of Minnesota Medical School he was able to complete his specialty training at the Mayo Clinic with an emphasis in Geriatrics.

Licenses: Board Certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Licensed physician State of Minnesota

Patients Age: 16 years and older

Hobbies: Dr. Anderholm enjoys traveling, fishing, and being around anything with a motor.

Favorite Part of your Job: Getting to hear people’s stories and helping them regain their health

MELISSA VIRNIG, PMHNP, BC

Melissa Virnig completed her studies at the College of St. Scholastica and is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner. She has worked in most areas of nursing starting out in high school as a nursing home aide. She has been with Northern Psychiatric Associates since the clinic opened in March 2007. She sees adult patients aged 18 and older.

HEATHER ARBANEY, PMHNP-BC

Heather Arbaney recently completed her studies at the University of North Dakota and is a board-certified mental health nurse practitioner. She has worked in many different areas of nursing, both in Minnesota and Colorado. Heather will be seeing patients ages 15 and up. She enjoys spending time outdoors in all seasons and time with family and friends.

Role: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner-Board Certified

Education: Undergraduate at The College of St. Scholastica, Graduate Studies at the University of North Dakota

Specialties: Psychiatric-Mental Health

About Heather: Heather is originally from New Hope, Minnesota, and moved to Colorado as a young child.  She moved back to Minnesota with her family six years ago to be closer to extended family and enjoy the lakes.  She is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.  Heather is a member of the American Nurses Association, American Nurse Practitioner Association, and the American Psychiatric Nurses Association. Licenses: RN, CNP by the ANCC

Patients Age: 15 and up

Hobbies: Anything outdoors (in all seasons!), time with family and friends.Favorite Part of the Job: All of the different people I meet and care for.  I learn something from everyone I meet, so I look forward to meeting and working with people of all ages.

JESSICA EASTMAN, PMHNP-BC

Jessica is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She completed her graduate degree through Walden University. Her nursing career began as a nursing assistant and much of her career has involved caring for older adults. She sees adult patients aged 18 and older.

In her off time, Jessica enjoys spending time with family and friends on one of the many lakes in the Brainerd area. Water activities are a must! When she isn’t on the lake, she enjoys distance running and gardening.

JEANNE KURTZ, PHD, LP

Dr. Jeanne Kurtz is a licensed psychologist and has worked in the mental health field since 1980. She has been with Northern Psychiatric Associates since the clinic opened in March 2007. Her practice includes patients of all ages facing a variety of issues, including depression, anxiety, stress and health issues, and weight and eating concerns. She has worked extensively with patients preparing for bariatric surgery and dealing with obesity.

Dr. Jeanne Kurtz is originally from Indiana and now lives in the Brainerd Lakes Area with her husband and has two adult children. When not working, she enjoys sports, reading, travel, and gardening.

In spite of living in Minnesota for most of her adult life, she insists on cheering for the Hoosiers every March.  Some illnesses have no cure…

Role: Licensed Psychologist–therapy and psychological evaluations

Education: Doctorate

Specialties: Dr. Kurtz has a general therapy practice with mostly adults. Areas of focus include issues with depression and anxiety, grief and loss with a specialty in the area of bariatric (weight loss) surgery.

About Jeanne: Dr. Kurtz is originally from Indianapolis, Indiana, and has a BA degree in psychology from DePauw University and a master’s in clinical psychology from Indiana State University. She received her doctorate in clinical psychology from Saint Louis University and has worked in the mental health field since 1980. She is married and has two adult children. She enjoys reading, travel, and sports.

Licenses: Licensed Psychologist, State of Minnesota

Patients Age: Mostly Adults

Hobbies: Watching college basketball is a favorite activity and March Madness is a family holiday.

Favorite Part of your Job: It’s rewarding to see individuals make positive changes in their lives and to help them reach their goals.

AMANDA HINTZ, MSLP

Amanda Hintz is a licensed psychologist in the state of Minnesota. She has practiced at Northern Psychiatric Associates since the clinic opened in March 2007. She has extensive experience working with children and adults, and she facilitates the adult group for the Parent Works program through Crow Wing County Human Services. She provides counseling for a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, loss, and trauma. Amanda is also an EMDRIA-trained Level 1 and 2 EMDR clinician. She works with youth, teenagers, young adults, and adults.

Role: Licensed Psychologist

Education: Master of Arts in Community Counseling

Specialties: I enjoy working with children, adolescents, and adults. I provide counseling for a variety of issues including depression, anxiety, loss, and trauma. I am also an EMDRIA-trained Level 1 and 2 EMDR clinician.

About Amanda: I grew up in Southern Minnesota and remember visiting the Brainerd Lakes Area in my youth. After graduating with my Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from the College of St. Benedict in 1990, my husband and I bought a home in the Nisswa area. I completed my Master’s Degree in Community Counseling from St. Cloud State University in 1993. I have been working in outpatient mental health at various local clinics since 1993. I have practiced at Northern Psychiatric Associates since the clinic opened in March 2007.
My husband and I have raised our 3 children in the Brainerd School District and have enjoyed all that this area has to offer. We feel fortunate to live in such a beautiful place.

Licenses: Licensed Psychologist by MN Board of Psychology

Patients Age: Ages 8 to 80

Hobbies: I enjoy time with family and friends on the lake; boating, fishing, stand-up paddle boarding, swimming, and time around the campfire. Our HART rescue dog, Sadie, is a constant companion. I also love to travel, hike, read, and recently re-learned how to crochet!

Favorite Part of Your Job: I love coming to work knowing that I will be surrounded by a wonderful team of professionals whom I am happy to call my friends. I also enjoy seeing my clients grow in self-confidence and find peace as they work through the challenges they are facing. I am proud to be a part of a community that is working so hard to erase the stigma of mental illness.

LARA ROYER, MSW, LICSW

Lara is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She provides services to adults and children who are experiencing a variety of mental health concerns. These include depression, anxiety, grief and loss, post-traumatic stress, low self-esteem, and identity issues. Lara specializes in working with older adults, military veterans, and the LGBTQ population.

COURTNEY REGNIER, MS, LMFT

Courtney provides services for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting, grief/loss, self-esteem, couples therapy, and family therapy. In the past, Courtney has worked extensively with parents of young children.

Courtney is originally from the Fargo-Moorhead area. Courtney graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Psychology (2006) and Philosophy (2007). She received her Master of Science in Child Development with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from North Dakota State University (2010).

Role: Therapist

Education: Master of Science from North Dakota State University

Specialties: I provide services for a variety of issues including anxiety, depression, parenting, grief/loss, self-esteem, couples therapy, and family therapy. In the past, I worked extensively with parents of young children. The first few years of parenting are especially challenging even when everything is in place, e.g., enough resources, parenting know-how, and when we have raised well ourselves. When we are faced with additional stressors or are trying to raise our children differently than we were raised, these challenges can be overwhelming. I am honored to come alongside parents and support them in paving a new road when parenting their children.

About Courtney Regnier: I am originally from the Fargo-Moorhead area. I graduated from Minnesota State University Moorhead with Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Psychology (2006) and Philosophy (2007). I received my Master of Science in Child Development with a focus on Marriage and Family Therapy from North Dakota State University (2010).

Licenses: Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist

Patients Age: Children, adolescents, and adults

Hobbies: I enjoy spending time with my family, reading, gardening, and exploring the beautiful Brainerd Lakes Area.

Favorite Part of your Job: I enjoy hearing clients’ stories of strength and resiliency, thinking with them about what’s no longer serving them in their lives, and supporting them in doing things differently.

PATTY BAYSINGER, LPN

Patty Baysinger is a licensed practical nurse with 36 years of experience working within the community in a variety of settings from nursing homes, the National Guard, the Crow Wing County Jail, home care, and as an assisted living nursing supervisor. Patty assists the clinicians with medication management, phlebotomy, and patient quality assurance.

KIERRA & RENAE – OFFICE MANAGERS

THE FRONT DESK CREW

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MICHELE – BILLING

JANE, OFFICE DOG

While she may not schedule appointments, you may see Jane, the office dog, during your visit to Northern Psychiatric Associates. Be sure to say hello – She is very friendly!

MILLIE (AKA MILDRED OR THE DRED) THE OTHER OFFICE DOG

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