Nestled in Baxter, Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry (BLAP) provides individualized psychiatric care to children, adolescents, and adults throughout Central Minnesota. Led by double board-certified PMHNP Twilla Oskey, BLAP offers evidence-based medication management, trauma-informed therapies, and innovative treatments such as NeuroStar TMS, Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), and Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT). The practice blends professional excellence with a heartfelt, community-focused approach.
BLAP provides expert evaluation and ongoing oversight of psychiatric medications—including treatment for ADHD, mood disorders, and anxiety—to optimize efficacy and minimize side effects.
Tailored treatment plans integrate behavioral therapy, skills training, medication, and supportive strategies for individuals with ADHD or on the autism spectrum—designed to foster functional improvements in daily life.
Through Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), medication adjustments, and lifestyle guidance, patients learn coping tools and strategies for long-term symptom management.
BLAP uses trauma-informed care to facilitate recovery, such as Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), which helps patients process and resolve traumatic experiences with rapid effectiveness.
NeuroStar TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) is an FDA-cleared, non-invasive therapy offering an alternative for individuals who haven’t responded to medication or psychotherapy. Sessions last 20–40 minutes, five times per week, over 4–6 weeks.
Ages 15+, including adolescents with severe depression, those seeking medication-free treatment alternatives, or patients resistant to traditional therapies. Side effects are rare, generally mild, and temporary.
Initial consultation, treatment planning, comfortable sessions, progress monitoring, and follow-up evaluations post-therapy—provided in a safe, patient-centered setting.
Insurance coverage is accepted by many providers, particularly for FDA-recognized indications like treatment-resistant depression. BLAP assists with insurance verification and coordination.
A powerful trauma-focused approach using eye movements and visualization to rapidly reduce symptoms of PTSD and anxiety. Often combined with CBT or medication management.
BLAP incorporates therapy animals to support emotional regulation and therapeutic engagement—especially helpful in sessions with youth, trauma survivors, or anxious patients.
BLAP’s care model includes telepsychiatry options, EHR-driven continuity, and community workshops to reduce stigma and elevate mental health literacy in Central Minnesota.
BLAP also has a provider referral form for seamless coordination with clinicians, ensuring continuity across care networks.
BLAP is Medicare-enrolled (#1114786639) and staffed by licensed professionals in mental health and primary care.
For scientifically vetted information on depression treatment options including TMS, visit the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH). It explains indications, outcomes, and safety considerations based on peer-reviewed data.
For personalized support—from therapy and medication to advanced treatments like TMS or ART—feel free to contact us anytime to begin your journey toward mental wellness.
