Behavioral Health Center

From children through seniors - mental and behavioral health issues can affect anyone at any time. Good emoltional health is essential to your well being. Every day HealthPartners Behavioral Health providers help people with problems just like yours. Whether you are dealing with a family crises, stress at work, childhood behavioral problems, depression, anxiety, or more serious and persistent disorders, we can help.

We provide a respectful, confidential and safe environment for you and your family so you can receive the help you need when you need it.

Our Therapists

Jean Bjerke, MS, LICSW
Areas of expertise:
Children (3+), adolescents and young adults for depression, anxiety, abuse, adjustment disorders, attention deficit and disruptive disorders.

Val Broste, MS, LMFT
Areas of expertise:
Children, adolescents and adults for depression, anxiety, eating disorders, surviving sexual abuse, couple and family counseling.

Steve Gribas, MS, LICSW, LADC
Areas of expertise:
Children (12+), individuals, couples, groups and families for depression, anxiety disorders, ADHD and conduct disorders with special interest in chemical use issues.

Kathryn Laakso, PsyD, LP
Areas of expertise:
Children, adolescents and adults for grief, loss and transitions; depression, anxiety, domestic abuse, ADHD and psychological testing; individual, family and relational counseling..

David Lesar, EdD, LP
Areas of expertise:
Adults for biofeedback training and individual therapy including depression, anxiety, stress and adjustment disorders.

Susan Westerlind, PsyD, LP
Clinical experience includes depression, bipolar, ADHD, learning disabilities, relationship issues, self esteem, identity issues, personality disorders, substance abuse and psychological evaluations.

Our Consulting Psychiatrist

Timothy Rassmussen, MD, Adult General Psychiatry
Areas of expertise:
Older adolescents and adults for psychiatric intakes and medication management.