The world is super messed up right now.

Your mental health doesn’t have to be.

Holistic psychiatrist in MN and CA helping sensitive people stay centered amid the apocalypse.

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With holistic psychiatry, we can transform despair into meaning.

  • Unable to enjoy any light-hearted fun because you’re always thinking about climate change and injustice.

  • Disconnected from other people in your life who don’t seem to care as much as you do about the pain and suffering in the world.

  • Physically ill when reading the news, but it doesn’t feel right to bury your head in the sand, either.

  • Numbing out and hardening your heart just to get through the day without ugly-crying.

You may find yourself…

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I remember sitting on the floor playing with my young daughter, trying to hide my tears after reading some doomer climate article, and looking at her and thinking, “What have I done?” I wanted to talk about how terrified I felt, but I worried I would fall into a dark emotional pit and never crawl out.

Then at a conference, I randomly attended a ritual called the Truth Mandala and learned about Joanna Macy and The Work That Reconnects. Finally, a framework that helped me access my fear, rage, and grief in a way that felt energizing instead of devastating.

You can call me Carson or Dr. Brown. (she/her)

When it comes to climate anxiety, I feel you.

You don’t have to feel drained like a gas tank.

You can be recharged like a solar panel, renewed like rich soil, rewilded like a landscape.

FAQs about holistic psychiatry

  • Yes, holistic psychiatrists see patients as more than just a checklist of symptoms. I attune to the nuances of each person’s unique makeup and create personalized treatment plans that go beyond medication alone.

  • During my 15-year career, I’ve learned that the only way to effectively support mental health is to understand the context of beliefs, lifestyle, family system, community, and personal preferences for treatment. I need all of the tools of holistic psychiatry, including medication, psychotherapy, herbs, supplements, lab testing, nutrition, movement, mind-body practices, and spiritual approaches to successfully facilitate healing experiences. You can read more detail here.

  • Yes, these are two terms used to describe approaches that see the whole person and incorporate a wide range of treatment modalities. “Complementary and alternative” is another term you will see. All of these honor the importance of science-based interventions, and they also understand that non-Western traditions contain valid healing methods.

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To heal the world, we start by healing ourselves.

If you’re looking for a holistic psychiatrist in MN or CA, drop me a line to connect for a complimentary introductory call. I recognize the courage it takes to start treatment—you rule.