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Feel more balanced, more focused, and more like yourself again.

In-person appointments available in Minneapolis and Maple Grove, with telehealth options available when appropriate.

This Service Helps With

When mental health symptoms begin affecting your ability to function, medication management may help support stability, emotional regulation, focus, sleep, and overall quality of life.​

Common Conditions & Concerns We Treat

  • Depression and persistent low mood

  • Anxiety and panic attacks

  • Bipolar disorder

  • ADHD and attention difficulties

  • PTSD and trauma-related symptoms

  • OCD and intrusive thoughts

  • Schizophrenia and psychotic disorders

  • Insomnia and sleep concerns

  • Eating disorders

  • Substance use and co-occurring disorders

  • Mood instability and emotional dysregulation

Real-Life Struggles Clients Often Describe

  • Constant racing or spiraling thoughts

  • Feeling emotionally “stuck” for a long time

  • Trouble getting out of bed or going to work/school

  • Difficulty focusing or completing tasks

  • Relationship conflict and isolation

  • Loss of motivation or interest in life

  • Feeling overwhelmed by everyday responsibilities

  • Increased irritability, anger, or emotional reactivity

  • Avoiding calls, texts, or social interaction

Signs It May Be Time to Seek Support

  • Your world feels like it’s getting smaller

  • You’re struggling with self-care or daily responsibilities

  • Symptoms are interfering with work, school, or relationships

  • Friends or family are noticing changes in you

  • You’ve tried to “push through it” but nothing seems to improve

  • You feel emotionally exhausted or constantly overwhelmed

What Medication Management Isn’t

Medication management is not about “fixing” a broken person. We don’t see people as broken. We see people navigating difficult experiences, symptoms, stressors, and circumstances — and sometimes medication can help support the healing process.

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It’s also not about becoming numb or “like a zombie.” If a medication causes unwanted side effects or doesn’t feel right for you, we work collaboratively to adjust your treatment plan and explore other options.

What To Expect

1. Reach Out & Get Matched

When you contact MHCS, our team will help you take the next step at your own pace. You can share as much or as little as you’d like during the intake process. We’ll gather basic information, verify insurance, and help connect you with a provider who may be a good fit for your goals and needs.​

2. Your Initial Appointment

Your first appointment is focused on understanding you — not just your symptoms.

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Your provider will review your history, current concerns, goals, past treatment experiences, and the areas of life being impacted. Together, you’ll discuss possible treatment recommendations.

​3. Ongoing Care & Adjustments

Medication management is an ongoing process — not a one-time decision.

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Appointments are typically:

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  • More frequent when starting or adjusting medications

  • Less frequent once symptoms are stable and medications are working effectively​​

How We Work

Therapy Session Discussion

At MHCS, we believe effective psychiatric care starts with relationships.

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Our providers work collaboratively with clients to develop treatment plans that reflect the whole person — not just a diagnosis or symptom checklist. We bring clinical expertise, but you are the expert on your own lived experience.

Relationship-Driven, Collaborative Mental Healthcare

Progress That Matters

We focus on meaningful improvements in functioning — not just symptom reduction. Progress may look like:

  • Returning to activities you once enjoyed

  • Improved focus or motivation

  • Better emotional regulation

  • Stronger relationships

  • Increased stability and confidence in daily life

Our Providers

MHCS was the first private practice of Advanced Practice Nurses in Minnesota, and our psychiatric team continues to bring a nursing philosophy of whole-person healing into mental healthcare today.

Melissa Heinonen

APRN, PMHNP-BC, FNP-BC

Cory Johnson

APRN, PMHNP-BC

Matthew Helling

DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Michelle Murphy

APRN, PMHNP-BC

Merrie Kaas

Ph. D, APRN, PMHCNS-BC

Jennifer Evans

DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Vicki Dean-Gramlich

APRN, PMHCNS-BC

Sonja Theobald

APRN, PMHNP-BC

Andrea Dupre

APRN, PMHNP-BC

Amy Langenfeld

APRN, CNM, PMHNP-BC

Kara Sanderson

DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

What Makes Our Providers Different

MHCS was the first private practice of Advanced Practice Nurses in Minnesota, and our psychiatric team continues to bring a nursing philosophy of whole-person healing into mental healthcare today.

Advanced psychiatric and mental health training

Experience across hospitals, clinics, treatment centers, and community settings

Trauma-informed approaches to care

Collaborative, relationship-centered treatment philosophy

Specialized experience with co-occurring mental health and substance use disorders

Many of our providers have additional training in:

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  • Trauma-informed care

  • EMDR

  • ART (Accelerated Resolution Therapy)

  • Substance use and recovery support

Testimonials

Elysia P.

"I have been going here for years and my provider gives me a safe place to work through challenging times and helps me navigate my mental health in a healthy way that helps strengthen and empower me. I am respected, heard and valued here."

Insurance and Payment

FAQs About Medication Management

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Ready To Get Started?

You don’t need to have everything figured out before reaching out.

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Whether this is your first time seeking support or you’ve been through treatment before, we’re here to help you understand your options and take the next step at your own pace.

Minneapolis + Maple Grove • Telehealth Available​

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