Our Team

When I created Introspect Mental Health, I wanted to build a place where staff and clients didn't feel like just another number in a corporate room. Finding a therapist or prescriber takes courage, and my goal is to make that choice easier for you and help find the right therapist or prescriber. Whether you visit our clinics in White Bear Lake or Cambridge, or connect via Telehealth across Minnesota, here is what my team promises:

We specialize in:

• Psychiatry for Pediatric Neurodiversity: Expert care for children and teens navigating Autism, ADHD and other conditions: anxiety, depression, learning disabilities, fetal alcohol effects and complex family systems.

• Adult Psychiatry: Evidence-based, compassionate psychiatric care for adults (18+) navigating mild to severe depression, anxiety, addiction, and psychosis. We blend expert psychopharmacology with wellness—and we offer zero waitlists so you don't have to wait months to find relief or talk to a doctor.

• High-Acuity Trauma: Advanced support for complex trauma, religious trauma, and PTSD.

• Alternative Modalities: Innovative approaches like outdoor and nature-based therapy.

When I hire someone, I make sure every provider on our team is awesome, skillful, enjoyable and has advanced medical or clinical degrees. I make sure our staff and clinic adhere to strict Minnesota state requirements. When you sit down with one of our therapists or medication managers, you are partnering with a trained professional who is deeply dedicated to your well-being. I make sure they fit our clinic, our team and our clients.

The cool thing is I get to hand-pick a team that brings years of awesome skill to the table. We provide expert care in White Bear Lake (North-East Metro), Cambridge/ Isanti, and online. Healing isn't found in a textbook—it happens through genuine human connection.

I know that "one-size-fits-all" mental healthcare simply doesn't work. We focus on specialized care that actually fits you. We spend time together when we’re not seeing clients! You will see us all hanging out and chatting. We rely on one-another for our own support, clinical advancement and consultation to better help our clients.

Our clinic is recognized for authoritative niche specialties, including:

• Trauma treatment through Accelerated Resolution Therapy (ART), EMDR, education on dissociation and AIR

• Culturally responsive Spanish and Arabic-bilingual therapy for teens and adults.

• Expert medication management for adults and children with immediate, no-waitlist openings.

• Accessible Care: We proudly accept a wide range of state and commercial insurances, including MA (Medical Assistance), UCare, HealthPartners, Optum and BCBS (and many more)

• Outcome-Driven: We use Measurement-Based Care (MBC), meaning we actively track your actual healing progress together.

Brittany Crock, MSN, CNP, PMHNP-BC | Adult Medication Management

• Specialties: Adult Medication Management (18+), General Psychiatry, Mood Disorders.

• Locations: White Bear Lake, MN Telehealth.

• Bio: Brittany provides highly customized adult psychiatry services. She works collaboratively with patients to find the most effective psychiatric treatments for depression and anxiety, ensuring you feel heard and supported throughout your entire medication journey.

Chloe Kieser, MS, LPC | Neurodiversity & Somatic Therapist

• Specialties: Neurodivergent-Affirming Care, Perinatal/Postpartum Mental Health, Somatic Body Movement.

• Locations: Cambridge, MN Telehealth.

• Bio: Chloe is a Licensed Professional Counselor specializing in treating neurodivergent individuals (ages 14-40). For patients in the North Metro seeking neurodivergent-affirming therapy, Chloe integrates holistic body movement and CBT to effectively treat acute anxiety, depression, and postpartum mental health challenges.

Kristine Pfau, MSW | Outdoor & Nature-Based Therapist

• Specialties: Outdoor Therapy, Nature-Based Counseling, Youth & Young Adults.

• Locations: White Bear Lake, Local Outdoor Trails, MN Telehealth.

• Bio: Kristine pioneers our innovative Outdoor Therapy program. Recognizing that traditional office settings can cause "clinical fatigue" for youth and teens, she conducts nature-based counseling and somatic therapy on local Minnesota trails. This alternative environment helps young adults open up, process anxiety, and heal through movement.

Nisreen Abuhadid, MSW, LICSW | Bilingual Therapist (English/Arabic)

• Specialties: Teen & Adult Therapy, Culturally Responsive Care, Systemic Pressures, Immigrants

• Locations: MN Telehealth (Serving the Twin Cities & St. Cloud).

• Bio: Nisreen is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker providing highly sought-after Arabic-speaking therapy in Minnesota (معالجة نفسية تتحدث اللغة العربية في مينيسوتا). She specializes in culturally responsive, bilingual care for teens and adults, offering a safe space to navigate unique cultural and systemic challenges.

Zach Sears, MSW, LICSW | EMDR & Trauma Therapist

• Specialties: EMDR Therapy, Adult Wellness, PTSD, Severe Anxiety.

• Locations: White Bear Lake, MN Telehealth.

• Bio: Zach is a licensed individual therapist specializing in adult trauma recovery. For patients searching for a dedicated EMDR therapist in the St. Paul or White Bear Lake area, Zach utilizes this advanced, evidence-based modality to help clients safely reprocess traumatic memories and overcome chronic anxiety.

Samantha Yerks, MSW, LICSW, LADC | CEO 

• Specialties: Complex Trauma, Depression, Severe Anxiety, Co-occurring Addiction.

• Locations: White Bear Lake, MN Telehealth.

• Bio: As the Founder of Introspect Mental Health, Samantha sets the clinical standard for the entire practice. Dually licensed as a Clinical Social Worker and an Alcohol and Drug Counselor, she brings years of frontline, real-world experience to treating high-acuity trauma. She is dedicated to providing outcome-driven, depth-oriented therapy for adults (18+) in the East Metro.

Hana Anderson, MS | Trauma, Couples & Family Therapist

• Specialties: EMDR Therapy, Relationship Dynamics, Generalized Anxiety, Depression, Couples & Family Systems.

• Locations: White Bear Lake, MN Telehealth.

• Bio: Hana holds a Master of Science (MS) and provides dedicated, deeply compassionate therapy for children, individuals, couples, and families. For patients in the East Metro searching for an expert in relationship patterns, Hana utilizes a psychodynamic approach alongside advanced, evidence-based modalities like EMDR and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) for couples. She approaches every session with profound cultural humility and respect, helping clients safely process past trauma, overcome severe anxiety, and build healthier, more secure connections.

Kelsey McLaughlin, LMFT | Trauma & Family Systems Specialist

• Specialties: Religious Trauma, Family Systems, Trauma Disorders, Couples Therapy.

• Locations: White Bear Lake, MN Telehealth.

• Bio: Kelsey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with highly specialized authority in the nuanced treatment of religious trauma and severe family system disruptions. She provides expert individual, couples, and family therapy to help clients rebuild healthy boundaries and connections.

Giselle Nunez, MS bilingual / spanish speaking individuals, couples Family Systems

• Specialties: Ages 14+ teens and adults, individuals, couples, and families, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief, ADHD, intimacy and sexual concerns, self esteem, and self-harm/suicidal ideation.

• Locations: White Bear Lake, Cambridge MN & Telehealth.

• Bio: Giselle is a bilingual, Spanish-speaking therapist who provides a compassionate, collaborative space for clients seeking deeper emotional connection and intimacy. By integrating Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Systems-based, and Solution-Focused approaches, Giselle helps clients uncover relationship patterns, gain new perspectives, and build practical tools for meaningful healing and long-term change.