Samantha “Sam” Atkinson, PMHNP-BC

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Samantha “Sam” Atkinson, PMHNP-BC

Samantha is a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 12 years of psychiatric nursing experience. Her goal is to provide a space where patients feel safe, respected, and heard. She treats adults with a variety of mental health conditions, including but not limited to depression, bipolar disorder, anxiety, OCD, and ADHD.

She views the patient as the expert in their own lived experiences and values collaborating with the patient to establish individual goals that guide the treatment plan. Treatment might include medication, sleep optimization, stress management, physical activity, and improving nutrition. She also offers pharmacogenetic testing and interpretation as an option to help guide medication choice.

Samantha is a Minnesota transplant who is originally from Kentucky. Outside of her professional work, she can often be found exploring the Twin Cities with her dog.

 To schedule an appointment, you can click “Request Appointment” on the top of the screen or call Optimal Brain MN Clinic at 651-472-5915. The provider accepts most insurance plans, including VA CCN.

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