Dr. Anjum has been a faculty member at the University of Minnesota Medical School since 2004. During this time, she has had the opportunity to work very closely with experts in the field of anxiety disorders, psychotic disorders, mood disorders, and Autism spectrum disorders. Working alongside academic leaders in the field has given her a chance to deliver the very best care to her patients. Dr. Anjum joined PrairieCare in 2009 and is very pleased with the comprehensive care that PrairieCare provides to a diverse population of young patients. She appreciates the focus on teamwork in the delivery of care and is impressed with the seamless transition Prairie Care's setting provides to her patients.
Dr. Murugesan believes her most important task is to ensure that her patients are heard. Trained as an osteopathic physician, she has a holistic philosophy that honors the importance of the body, mind and spirit when treating illness. Patient treatment consists of an individualized plan that may include medication, talk therapy, and other complementary practices.
Denise is a wife and mother who began practicing group, family and individual therapy at Prairie Care PHP this past January. She has been working with families, couples and individuals since 2001. She practices with a Narrative Therapy approach and consults with families and individuals on a multitude of problems affecting their lives. She strives to use creativity and understanding to work collaboratively to solve problems associated with mental health symptoms, as well other problems that affect lives, such as violence, conflict, and miscommunication. She strives to help those with whom she consults to realize that problems are separate from people, to establish a stand with problems and realize self-agency.
Dr. Arnold believes that understanding the biological, psychological, and social characteristics of a patient and their family is crucial to providing mental healthcare for children and adolescents. Dr. Arnold enjoys working in the partial hospital program because it allows more time and opportunities for her to develop a relationship with her patients and their families. Because of her love of teaching, she is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota, teaching medical students, residents, and child/adolescent psychiatry fellows. She also enjoys working as a member of a multi-disciplinary treatment team because she believes that it is the best way to provide comprehensive care for patients.
Dr. Sokeye joined PrairieCare in 2010. As a Child & Adolescent Psychiatrist, he believes strongly in the importance of treating children with mental health problems, as this helps improve their chances of living more productive and fulfilling lives as adults. He is excited about working with PrairieCare’s group of dynamic providers who are committed to helping individuals of all ages with mental health problems.
Dr. Sulzle specializes in the care of children and adolescents. Her experience includes over 20 years in the medical field and 5 years in the field of psychiatry. Dr. Sulzle has chosen to specialize in working with children in the autistic spectrum. She works three days a week at Fraser Child and Family Services to provide psychiatric care for the children who receive services there. Being able to be a part of the Fraser team has enhanced her knowledge of autism and allows her to provide care as member of a knowledgeable and compassionate team.
Dr. Case completed her Child, Adolescent and Adult Psychiatry training at the University of Minnesota and joined PrairieCare in 2009. She enjoys her role in PrairieCare’s partial hospital program since it allows enough time to get to know her patients and their families well while providing comprehensive psychiatric care with her treatment team. She believes that the partial hospital setting enables her to treat the whole family system including the identified patient. She enjoys working with other physicians in a collaborative care model, and acting as a mentor to others committed to the mental health care of children and adolescents. Because of her love of teaching, she is also an adjunct faculty member at the University of Minnesota, teaching medical students, residents and child/adolescent psychiatry fellows. In her free time, she enjoys outdoor activities and spending time with her family and dogs.
Dr. Bloomquist provides psychological services to youth and families at PrairieCare. He is also an Associate Professor in the Department·of Psychiatry at the University of Minnesota. He has more than 20 years of experience providing diagnostic evaluations and child and family therapy and has been involved in research evaluating prevention programming. In addition, he is the author of articles and books about youth with behavior problems and evidence-based intervention and prevention.
Mike has worked as a Psychologist in private practice in the Twin Cities for the past thirty years. During that time he has conducted evaluations for local school districts, taken referrals from physicians, mental health professionals and parents as well as conducted independent evaluations for county and state programs. Mike works with patients of all ages and with a variety of conditions including: ADHD, Developmental Disabilities, learning disabilities, emotional and behavioral issues, Autism Spectrum Disorders, substance abuse, head injury, mental illness and personality disorders. His assessments focus upon providing psychometric test results and diagnostics impressions that can be utilized to: clarify diagnoses, educate the patient and care providers, guide care and treatment, as well as to facilitate program planning. He works in collaboration with patients, parents, teachers, physicians, therapists, and others to formulate a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan.
Dr. Heller has always loved the creativity and perspectives children bring to the world. Because of this, she selected Child and Adolescent Psychiatry as her specialty. Dr. Heller has been in psychiatric training for three years and is completing her Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Minnesota. She has practiced in a variety of settings including schools, community outreach programs, and medical/physical rehabilitation units. Dr. Heller believes in a multi-disciplinary treatment approach to mental health which takes into account the individual’s cultural, biological, psychological, and social needs.
Dr. Puneet Darshan Narang is originally from India, where he completed his medical school in 2003 from Pune, India. Pursuant to his immense interest in learning complexities of human brain and behavior, he completed his Psychiatry Residency Training from King George’s Medical University, which is among top three Psychiatry Residency Training Programs in India.
Dr. Williams is a board certified Psychiatrist who joined PrairieCare in 2009. His interests in Pervasive Developmental Disorders and Mental Retardation stem from his work in behavioral analysis at a developmental center prior to entering medical school. Working at PrairieCare has allowed Dr. Williams to continue to work with patients with these conditions as well as provide him the opportunity to treat the full spectrum of mental health issues. The treatment team approach provided at PrairieCare is consistent with his beliefs in the necessity of considering the biological, psychological and social aspects of the child/adolescent and the family in treatment.
I joined PrairieCare in early September 2011, starting in the Edina Clinic. Before that I worked for nine years at PrairieCare’s “parent” organization, Prairie St. John’s in Fargo, ND. My clinical practice at Prairie St. John’s (PSJ) involved primarily individual & family therapy as well as psychological testing with adult inpatients, many of whom had both mental illnesses and chemical addictions. I also saw a handful of patients through the PSJ outpatient clinic. Currently I am seeing outpatient adults & adolescents in the Edina Clinic, as well as some work with the Edina adolescent PHP/IOP program. Soon I will be part of Edina’s new adult IOP (Intensive Outpatient Program) that will be launching some time in February 2012.
Dr. Setterberg is a founder of PrairieCare and a trained Child, Adolescent, Adult, and Research Psychiatrist. His ability and compassion have been invaluable to the development and application of systems and standards of care in use at PrairieCare. Dr. Setterberg’s clinical practice includes both psychotherapy and psychopharmacology, and he continues to direct innovation and improvement in treatments and programs that benefit those with psychiatric disorders.
Susan works with adolescents who are dealing with Addiction problems and Co-Occurring Disorders, which involve both Addictions and Mental Illness. She believes in a multi-disciplinary treatment approach which takes into account the individual's biological, psychological, social and spiritual needs. She believes that the patient needs active involvement in a sober support network that includes his or her family to identify attitudes, beliefs and behaviors that are not conducive to recovery. Susan provides education, support and counseling to her patients and their families in a safe environment, improving the ways they communicate and cope with conflict. In her time away from work, Susan enjoys water skiing, snowmobiling, dancing, travel and time with family and friends.
Tiffany works with children, adolescents and families in the Partial Hospital Program (PHP). Her expertise includes in-home therapy, outpatient therapy and teaching parenting classes. She provides an environment where youth and their families can work to minimize problems and find new possibilities for their lives. She empowers those who consult with her to explore possibilities that have become clouded by the problems they face. Tiffany's preference is to be respectful and non-blaming in the approach and center people as the expert in their lives. She promotes this type of relationship by honoring their values, abilities, beliefs, hopes, dreams and commitments. Tiffany enjoys cooking, gardening, canoeing, hiking, reading, riding her horse Tysson and time with her family and friends.
Mental Illness: Children, Adolescents
Mental Illness: Children, Adolescents
Children, Adolescents, Adults
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