Meet Our Mental Health Providers

Abby Larson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who provides individualized psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults.

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With a person-centered and holistic approach, Abby works collaboratively with patients to better understand their symptoms, identify treatment goals, and develop individualized plans for care.

Areas of Focus

• ADHD

• Women's mental health

• Anxiety

• Depression

• Insomnia and sleep concerns

• Mood disorders

• Psychiatric medication management

• Life transitions

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Abby earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology from the University of Minnesota. She completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at The College of St. Scholastica. She went on to complete her Nurse Practitioner degree at Walden University in Psychiatric Mental Health.​​​​

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Abby enjoys spending time outdoors with her two young children, her husband, and their dog, Claus. In her free time, she enjoys weightlifting, swimming, gardening, and getting lost in a good book. She values staying active and finds that time in nature helps her recharge and stay balanced.

Dannielle Nelson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly 20 years of experience in psychiatric mental health nursing. She specializes in working with adolescents 12 and older, and adults.

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Dannielle utilizes a patient-centered, integrative approach that combines evidence-based psychiatric treatment, thoughtful medication management, supportive therapy, and lifestyle recommendations.

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She believes effective mental health care begins with understanding the whole person—including the experiences, relationships, values, and strengths that influence overall well-being.

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Dannielle values partnering with individuals who want to better understand their mental health and feel more empowered in their treatment. Her goal is to create a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and actively involved in their care.

Areas of Focus

• ADHD

• Mood disorders

• Anxiety disorders

• Trauma-related concerns

• Women's mental health

• Reproductive and menopausal mental health

• Life transitions

• Cancer-related mental health and survivorship

• Medication management

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Dannielle earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from The College of St. Scholastica in 2018, specializing in Psychiatric Mental Health.

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Outside of work, Dannielle is a proud wife, girl mom ×3, and breast cancer survivor. Her experience with cancer deepened her appreciation for resilience, hope, and the strength that can emerge through difficult seasons.

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Her faith is an important source of strength and perspective in her personal life and has helped shape the compassion and empathy she brings to her work.

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She enjoys walking her dog, Hazel, spending summer lake days with family and friends, and most recently, learning to golf and ski—mostly to keep up with her husband and daughters.