With over 17 years of experience in the medical field, Kelsey Helgeson, PMHNP, brings a deep commitment to compassionate, patient-centered mental health care. Specializing in addiction medicine, Kelsey has a strong passion for treating substance use disorders, including alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, stimulant abuse, and other substance-related conditions.
Kelsey believes in meeting patients where they are—emotionally, mentally, and physically—and emphasizes the importance of collaboration in the treatment process. She is dedicated to creating individualized treatment plans that respect and incorporate each patient’s input, fostering a sense of partnership and empowerment throughout their mental health journey.
In addition to her work in addiction medicine, Kelsey provides comprehensive psychiatric care across the lifespan, treating a wide range of diagnoses such as ADHD, anxiety, PTSD, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia, among many others. Her inclusive approach and dedication to listening ensure that every patient feels seen, heard, and supported.
Kelsey is passionate about helping individuals recognize their strengths and overcome challenges, believing that everyone has a unique story—and she’s here to help you write the next chapter toward becoming the best version of yourself.
Hello. My name is Melissa Schepp and I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I have over a decade of experience working as a nurse in public health, public schools, and outpatient mental health. After seeing a large need for mental health providers, I decided to obtain Nurse Practitioners masters degree in Psychiatric Mental Health. I have been working as a PMHNP for 2.5 years, working with clients/patients from age 8 to 98. I treat all types of mental health disorders with medication management and provide supportive therapy.
My husband and I have a large blended family of my three children and his three children. Our kids are mostly grown and flown with them scattered throughout Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming. We love to spend time with our children and our families at the lake with low evening boat rides and campfires being the highlights. We are also avid dog lovers and we have 3. My littlest and bossiest is Cylus, a 8 year old Yorkie-poo. Next we have our 5 year old Golden Retriever, Chance. And the baby of the bunch is a 2 year old Golden Retriever named Chevy. We also have a 15 year old elderly orange tabby cat, Gibby. Our pets provide us undeniable love, patience, and companionship.
I look forward to assisting you on your journey towards achieving your fullest potential, and supporting you with personal grow, and empowering you to reach your goals.
Paula has over 25 years of experience in behavioral health, specializing in the diagnosis and treatment of adults with psychiatric and co-occurring substance use disorders. After earning a Master of Science in Nursing degree in 2011, Paula became board-certified in Adult Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing through the American Nurses Credentialing Center. She has actively practiced in various inpatient and outpatient mental health facilities, including correctional facilities, for over 14 years.
Paula has extensive experience in managing a wide range of mental health conditions, including PTSD, mood disorders, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, and substance use disorders. Her primary goal is to build positive therapeutic relationships with clients, helping them achieve balance among their physical, emotional, and spiritual well-being through medication management and individual psychotherapy.
Paula adopts a patient-centered, supportive approach that incorporates active listening, open-ended questions, and validation to build rapport and effectively understand clients' needs and concerns.
Having lived in small rural communities for most of her life, Paula has witnessed firsthand the impact untreated mental illness and substance use can have on individuals and society. This experience fuels her commitment to improving mental health services and access to care for all individuals, particularly those in rural and underserved communities who might otherwise go without the support they need.
“If you are suffering from mental illness or substance use and are having difficulty coping with life, you don’t have to struggle alone, I can help you on your journey to finding emotional, physical and psychological well-being.” - Paula Tofte, PMHNP
John Harrison, PMHNP, CEO, and founder of YourTime Psychiatry and Medical Cannabis, has assisted hundreds of adults, teenagers, and children suffering from mental health illnesses throughout his career. He is specifically dedicated to helping clients with medication management and the use of medical cannabis for mental health purposes. He specializes in treating issues such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Borderline Personality Disorder among others.
He has also assisted hundreds of people suffering from substance misuse with achieving and maintaining long-term sobriety. He specializes in helping clients recover from alcohol use disorder, opioid use disorder, stimulant abuse, and other substances. He believes that anyone can achieve sobriety, and that anything is possible during recovery.
He has previously practiced as a mental health registered nurse, primarily at Mayo Clinic Hospital in Rochester, Minnesota.
