Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry

11/29/2025

Getting support for your mental health shouldn’t feel confusing or one-size-fits-all. At Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry, we offer real, personalized care—whether that means therapy, medication management, TMS therapy, or animal-assisted therapy. If you’ve been feeling anxious, stuck, overwhelmed, or just not like yourself lately, you’re not alone—and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself either. We’re here to help in a way that makes sense for you.

Ready to get started? Contact us today!

https://blapsychiatry.com/

11/27/2025

This Thanksgiving, we’re especially grateful for the trust you place in us. Whether you're a client, a referral partner, or someone quietly following along—thank you for being here. Wishing you a happy Thanksgiving!

11/12/2025

You can be showing up to work, getting things done, and still feel overwhelmed, anxious, or totally drained. High-functioning anxiety and burnout are real—and they often go unnoticed because, on the outside, everything looks fine. But you deserve support, even if you’re still holding it all together. If your mental load is heavy lately, we’re here to help lighten it.

https://blapsychiatry.com/

11/06/2025

Overthinking, racing thoughts, tight chest, hard to focus… sound familiar? It can be hard to tell the difference between “normal stress” and something more. If your anxiety is starting to run the show, we’re here to help you take some of that control back. There’s no pressure, no judgment—just real support that meets you where you are.

https://blapsychiatry.com/

10/30/2025

Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or just feeling mentally worn out? You don’t have to go through it alone. At Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry, we offer real, personalized care—from therapy and medication management to TMS and Animal-Assisted Therapy. No one-size-fits-all approach here—just support that’s built around you and your life.

Ready to feel like yourself again? Let’s talk.

https://blapsychiatry.com/

10/30/2025

The holidays are coming and providing meals for families can be stressful. While SNAP might be down for the count our community is still sticking together.

Check out the resources that Crow Wing County has available for you and your family as we step into the holiday season!

10/27/2025

Animal-Assisted Therapy isn’t just about cuddles (though those help too). It creates a calm, safe space that helps people open up, reduce anxiety, and feel more grounded during treatment. At Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry, AAT is one more way we bring warmth and compassion into care that meets you where you are.

Want to learn more about how it works? Reach out today.

https://blapsychiatry.com/

10/18/2025

10/15/2025

Half of all adolescents report feeling depressed, yet many parents are unaware.

This highlights the importance of open communication and checking in with your teen.

Here are some tips:
- Create a safe space for open conversations.
- Listen actively and without judgment.
- Pay attention to changes in mood or behavior.
- Encourage them to express their feelings.

Early intervention is crucial for managing depression. If you've tried traditional treatments without success, NeuroStar TMS offers a non-drug, non-invasive option. It’s FDA-cleared as an add-on therapy for adolescents aged 15 and older.

Learn how NeuroStar TMS could be part of your adolescent's or a loved one's treatment. Contact our practice today.

Visit neurostar.com for full safety and prescribing information.
* NeuroStar data on file 2023

https://blapsychiatry.com/

10/06/2025

Healing isn’t a straight line. Some days feel better than others. Some weeks are tough for no clear reason. That’s normal—and it doesn’t mean you’re not making progress. At Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry, we’re here for all the messy middle parts of your journey.

https://blapsychiatry.com/

09/30/2025

After completing NeuroStar TMS, everyday moments, like getting out of bed, doing laundry, or going for a walk, can start to feel easier again.

💡 83% of patients who completed NeuroStar TMS therapy saw improvements in their depression symptoms, and 62% reported their depression went away.*
✨ Non-invasive. FDA-cleared. Covered by most major insurance plans.

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to take the next step, this is it.

*Sackeim HA, et al. (2020). J Affective Disorders, 277(12):65-74.

https://blapsychiatry.com/

09/28/2025

We go to the doctor when things feels off physically. Our mental health should be no different. Anxiety, burnout, depression and emotional fatigue are real and deserve attention.

Mental wellness can promote physical wellbeing and help prevent physical ailment. At Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry, we’re here to help you take care of your whole self, not just part of it.