1. Your Local Partner in Mental Wellness
At Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry (BLAP) in Baxter, MN, mental health care is about you—your goals, your story, and your healing. Situated at 7636 Design Road, Suite 125A, BLAP focuses on serving children, adolescents, and families through individualized, trauma-informed mental health services.
Led by founder Twilla Oskey, APRN-CNP, PMHNP-BC, the clinic emphasizes empathy, long-term support, and real partnership in care.
2. A Comprehensive Spectrum of Mental Health Services
BLAP offers a full range of support—including:
- ADHD Treatment: Personalized strategies spanning behavioral coaching and medication.
- Anxiety & Depression Care: Using clinical therapies and lifestyle-sensitive plans for manageable, hopeful progress.
- PTSD & Trauma-Informed Therapy: Embracing ART to help patients resolve trauma swiftly and safely.
- Medication Management: Ongoing assessment to optimize treatment with compassion and precision.
3. Advanced, Evidence-Based Treatment Options
For those seeking innovative and non-medication-based methods, BLAP offers:
- Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (NeuroStar TMS): FDA-approved, non-invasive brain therapy benefiting treatment-resistant depression, anxiety, and OCD.
- Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART): Rapid trauma therapy using guided imagery to transform distressing memories in fewer sessions.
- Animal-Assisted Therapy (AAT): Integrates therapy animals to support emotional regulation and healing.
4. Your Personalized Care Journey at BLAP
Embarking on care with BLAP is affirming and seamless:
- Schedule a Consultation
Attend your first visit to explore goals, explore support paths, and ask questions.
- Develop a Tailored Plan
Whether combining medication, TMS, ART, AAT, or coaching—the strategy is built around you.
- Receive Ongoing, Collaborative Care
BLAP ensures regular follow-ups and adjusts your care as needed to maximize wellness.
- Engage in Supportive Services
Access blog content, patient resources, and expert education to enrich your journey.
5. Why Personalized Psychiatry Makes a Difference
Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all. BLAP’s approach honors that by:
- Listening deeply to each person’s story
- Combining medical expertise with heartfelt support
- Offering flexible treatment options for diverse needs
Every session is a tailored step forward—grounded in empathy and clinical insight.
6. External Resource: Adult Psychiatry & Innovations in Treatment
For those wanting a broader understanding of modern psychiatric care—such as TMS and trauma therapies—visit the American Psychiatric Association’s resources on depression and novel treatments.
If you’re ready to explore care tailored to your emotional well-being—whether through medication, TMS, ART, or compassionate talk therapy—Brainerd Lakes Area Psychiatry is here to support your path forward. Feel free to contact us anytime—we’re here to listen.
