Compassionate Mental Health Care

At Northern Lights Psychiatry, our priority is to provide the highest quality psychiatric care in a respectful, supportive, and professional environment.
Every client deserves compassionate, evidence-based treatment built on trust, understanding, and collaboration. 

During your initial evaluation, we take the time to fully understand your concerns, medical and mental health history, and personal goals. This comprehensive assessment allows us to develop a thoughtful and individualized treatment approach.

At a follow-up visit, we will review our clinical impressions and discuss treatment options that may include:

• Medication management
• Supportive counseling
• Referrals for therapy or community-based resources 

Please note: no medication is prescribed until a full evaluation is completed.

We believe a strong therapeutic relationship is essential for effective treatment. The first visit helps ensure that this partnership is a good fit for both you and your provider.

Spravato® (esketamine) treatment is available for individuals with treatment-resistant depression or severe depressive symptoms. Prior to starting treatment, a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation will be completed to determine if Spravato is an appropriate and safe option for your care. Treatment is administered in-office under medical supervision in a calm, supportive environment, with monitoring throughout each session to ensure safety and comfort. 

Medication management services incorporate supportive counseling as clinically indicated. When a higher level or frequency of psychotherapy is warranted, referrals may be made to our in-house therapist or to appropriate external providers to ensure continuity and quality of care. 

Northern Lights Psychiatry does offer evaluation and treatment for ADHD, including non-stimulant medication options when clinically appropriate.

However, we do not prescribe stimulant medications of any kind (including amphetamines or methylphenidate-based medications).

Our ADHD treatment approach may include:

• Non-stimulant medication options
• Education and coping strategies
• Behavioral and lifestyle recommendations
• Coordination with therapists or other providers when appropriate 

This policy is part of our commitment to safe, responsible, and individualized psychiatric care.

 Your privacy and confidentiality are taken very seriously at Northern Lights Psychiatry. All records and communications are protected in accordance with HIPAA regulations and applicable state confidentiality laws.

Your information is never shared without your written consent, except when legally required.

By law, we are mandated to report situations involving:

• Suspected child abuse or neglect
• Suspected elder or dependent adult abuse
• A serious risk of harm to self or others

In these cases, reports are made to the appropriate authorities to ensure safety and protection.

 Your health information is safeguarded through multiple layers of security and encryption. Northern Lights Psychiatry complies fully with HIPAA Security Rule standards, including the use of:

• Secure servers and encrypted communications
• Password-protected systems and access controls

Our team participates in ongoing privacy and cybersecurity training. We regularly perform risk assessments, system updates, and encrypted data backups to maintain the confidentiality and integrity of your information.

All telehealth sessions and electronic communications are conducted exclusively through HIPAA-compliant, encrypted platforms.

 As part of some treatment plans, random urine drug screens may be requested. These screenings are conducted during scheduled appointments and are used to:

• Promote treatment safety
• Monitor adherence when clinically indicated
• Support transparency and mutual trust between patient and provider

Our goal is always to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative treatment environment.