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Brainerd Lakes Psychiatry: Comprehensive Mental Health Care

Core Services

ADHD Treatment

BLAP provides comprehensive assessments and tailored interventions, including behavioral strategies and medication management, to help individuals manage Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) symptoms effectively.

Depression Management

For those experiencing depression, especially treatment-resistant forms, BLAP offers individualized care plans that may encompass psychotherapy, pharmacotherapy, and lifestyle modifications.

Anxiety Solutions

Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and other therapeutic modalities, BLAP assists patients in understanding and managing various forms of anxiety, fostering resilience and coping skills.

PTSD and Trauma-Informed Care

BLAP employs trauma-informed care principles, incorporating therapies like Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART) to help patients process traumatic experiences and reduce associated symptoms.

Medication Management

The clinic’s clinicians conduct thorough evaluations to determine the most appropriate medications, monitor their efficacy, and adjust treatment plans as needed, ensuring optimal therapeutic outcomes.


Specialized Treatments

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS)

BLAP offers NeuroStar TMS Therapy, an FDA-approved, non-invasive procedure that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain, particularly beneficial for patients with depression who haven’t responded to traditional treatments.

Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART)

ART is a form of psychotherapy that aims to resolve psychological stressors through the use of rapid eye movements and voluntary image replacement. It’s particularly beneficial for individuals living with PTSD, anxiety, and other stress-related disorders. blapsychiatry.com+2blapsychiatry.com+2blapsychiatry.com+2

Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT)

Integrating animals into the therapeutic process, AAT helps to enhance and complement the benefits of traditional therapy. It can be particularly therapeutic for individuals struggling with emotional or behavioral problems, providing comfort, reducing stress, and encouraging positive social interactions.


Meet the Provider

Twilla Oskey, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC, FNP-C, is the founder of BLAP. She is double board-certified in psychiatry and primary care, emphasizing trauma-informed care in her practice. Twilla often incorporates Animal-Assisted Therapy into sessions with her therapy dog, Duchess, to provide additional comfort and support to patients.


For those seeking compassionate and comprehensive mental health care in the Brainerd Lakes area, Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry stands out as a dedicated provider committed to individualized treatment and holistic well-being.

Contact Information

Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry