You Are Not Alone.
We Are Here To Help.
Millions of people suffer from anxiety, depression or other behavioral and mental health disorders. Each year, many find hope in the journey of healing. You are not alone. You can find help right here at Kossuth Regional Health Center.
We provide hope and help for individuals struggling with mental health illness. Our mental health team includes Peter Jorgenson, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Dr. Mia Hegarty-Roach, Clinical Psychologist who work together to actively listen to and help their patients. Using a shared understanding of patients’ goals for treatment, the team incorporates medication, education, and therapy to improve overall quality of life and well-being.
We are here to provide comfortable and comprehensive mental health services to assist you in every step of your journey.
Are you or a loved one struggling with behavioral/mental health problems including but not limited to:
- Depression
- Anxiety / Panic
- Addiction / Substance Abuse Problems
- Bipolar Disorders
- Schizophrenia
- OCD
- PTSD / Trauma-Related Disorders
- Prolonged Grief
- Relationship Stress
- Cognitive Disorders
- Conduct Disorders
Meet The Team
Our Behavioral Health Providers
Behavioral Health Services
Our team of qualified Mental Health providers are here to help. Behavioral health services include:
- Assessment & Diagnosis of Mental Health Issues
- Medication Management
- Psychoeducation – Mental Health Diagnosis, Healthy Lifestyle, Relapse Prevention
- Substance Abuse
- Individual, Marital, & Family Psychotherapy
- Psychological Evaluation
- ADHD Testing (Ages 12 and up)
Dr. Mia Hegarty-Roach, Clinic Psychologist and Peter Jorgenson, Mental Health Practitioner serve patients ages 7 and older.
FAQs
Common Questions
Behavioral and mental health professionals work hand-in-hand with medical doctors to help you achieve wellness in both mind and body. A clinical psychologist can work with a wide range of needs, from dealing with stress, anxiety, depression or grief to working through anger issues, family or marital problems.
A PMHNP is a healthcare provider that specializes in the diagnosis and treatment of mental health and substance use problems. We work closely with medical providers, psychologists, and other members of the healthcare team in order to provide caring, comprehensive treatment.
A psychologist can make referrals and work collaboratively with prescribing providers, such as family doctors or psychiatric nurse practitioners, to communicate a patient’s diagnosis and goals.
Yes, PMHNPs prescribe a wide array of medications, specifically those that are effective for mental health and substance use problems. We use medications in combination with other treatment methods in order to provide the best results, including laboratory monitoring, lifestyle changes, education and psychotherapy.
Patients can expect courteous and compassionate care from the first visit. The psychologist will take time to get to know your needs and challenges, as well as some personal history. Expect to leave with a personalized plan for continued care, created with your input and agreement.
You can expect to be welcomed by friendly staff at your first visit. The goal of the visit is to get to know you and ensure that your needs are understood. You and the PMHNP will work together in order to establish goals and create a treatment plan that will help you reach those goals. Before leaving, you will feel confident in the plan and be assured you are not alone in your journey.
Location
Getting To Your Appointment
Behavioral Health patients can park in the clinic parking lot and conveniently and discretely check in for their appointment at the main clinic registration desk.
To schedule a future appointment in-person, patients can visit the surgery/behavioral health reception desk roughly halfway down the main hallway between hospital and clinic.
