About Northern Psychiatric Associates
Founded in 2007 Northern Psychiatric Associates quickly became known as the premier mental health facility in the Brainerd Lakes Area because of the quality of care that the expert staff provides for patients of all ages.
Northern Psychiatric Associates (NPA) staff prides itself on a collaborative approach between psychiatry and psychology to offer you and your family the best care. Services are conveniently offered in a comfortable, private outpatient facility and in several area nursing homes and group homes.
Get in touch
We would love to hear from you, especially if you are unsure if Northern Psychiatric Associates is the right choice for you. Our Expert and Caring staff will be happy to assist you. You can reach out to us to book an appointment online as well!
Email: info@npamn.com
Phone: (218) 454 - 0090
Founder
David Anderholm, MD
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 (really) he spent a year completing research at the Mayo Clinic under the direction of Matt Ames, PhD and at the University of Minnesota under the direction of Jadi Ramen, MD.
After completing is 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.
He is often more commonly known as “Julie’s husband” and Kate, Ben and Joe’s dad.
Jane and Millie live at his house too…
National Health Service Corps Site
The outpatient clinic located in Baxter, MN is approved as a National Health Service Corps (NHSC) site. As a NHSC site, we promote serving all patients and offer discounted fees for patients who qualify.
Office Policies
Appointments
Appointments must be cancelled at least two (2) business days prior to the scheduled appointment time. Clients can cancel their appointment by calling the main phone number to the center for psychiatric providers or emailing their specific therapist prior to the two (2) business day cutoff. There is a $100 charge for no-show and late cancellation of therapy and psychiatry appointments. There is a $300 charge for no-show and late cancellation of testing services. If you have a card on file, payment will be collected by the appropriate staff member. If you do not have a card on file, you will receive a bill.
Prescription Refills
Please anticipate your medication needs and discuss them during your office visit. If you do not have a scheduled appointment and need medication, call your pharmacist for a prescription refill request at least three business days in advance of your prescription refill need. Your pharmacist will communicate with NPA to obtain physician approval.