About Stone Creek Psychiatry

A psychiatry practice grounded in clarity, partnership, and Empowerment.

Our Story

Stone Creek Psychiatry was created in response to a pattern that had become too familiar.

Patients were coming in overwhelmed, under-explained, and often unsure why certain diagnoses or medications had been chosen for them. Appointments felt brief. Decisions felt one-directional. Care moved quickly, but understanding lagged behind.

This practice began with a different intention.

From the start, the goal was to build knowing before treating. To slow down enough to understand the full picture. To explain psychiatric thinking in plain language. And to treat patients as capable partners in their own care, not passive recipients of decisions.

Over time, the practice has grown in scope and clinical depth. Advanced treatments have been added thoughtfully.

Care here is built around careful evaluation, collaborative planning, and steady follow-through. Progress matters, but so does how it’s achieved. Patients are never rushed into decisions they don’t understand or feel ready for.

The work is meant to last.

Our Mission

To provide expert psychiatric care grounded in compassion, clarity, and evidence. We guide patients through complex mental health challenges with steadiness and respect, working toward understanding, stability, and lasting wellness.

Clarity over jargon

Psychiatric care should make sense. We explain diagnoses, treatment options, and reasoning in language patients can actually use.

Depth over speed

Good care takes time. Evaluations are thorough, decisions are deliberate, and progress is measured over months and years, not visits.

Partnership over authority

Expertise matters. So does lived experience. Care decisions are collaborative, with room for questions, disagreement, and adjustment.

Progress without pressure

Change happens at a human pace. We don’t push urgency where it isn’t clinically necessary.

Empowerment over dependency

The goal is confidence and understanding, not long-term reliance. Education is part of treatment.

Ethics before convenience

We protect against shortcuts, overreach, and one-size-fits-all care, even when it would be easier.

Our Care

Care at Stone Creek Psychiatry follows a clear clinical structure while remaining flexible to the person in front of us. The approach is consistent, but never rigid.

Thoughtful, structured evaluations

Initial assessments are designed to understand patterns, history, and context, not just symptoms. Time is spent clarifying what’s been tried, what’s helped, and what hasn’t. Diagnoses are made carefully and revisited when needed.

Diagnosis as a working understanding

A diagnosis is not a label to apply and move past. It’s a framework that guides decisions and evolves as new information emerges. When uncertainty exists, it’s named openly.

Decisions made collaboratively

Options are discussed transparently, including expected benefits, limitations, and risks. Adjustments are made based on real response over time, not checklists.

Education built into every step

Patients are encouraged to understand their conditions and treatments. Questions are expected. Explanations are part of the work, not an add-on.

Progress measured longitudinally

Improvement is assessed across functioning, insight, stability, and quality of life. The focus stays on sustainable change, not short-term symptom shifts alone.

Care Options

All initial appointments are conducted via telemedicine. While we offer both virtual and in-person care, our practice is primarily telemedicine-based, ensuring accessible, flexible mental health support. In-person visits are available for specific services such as Spravato and TMS following an initial virtual assessment.

Telehealth Care

Telemedicine is the foundation of our practice. All initial appointments are conducted virtually, and the majority of ongoing care continues via telehealth — offering accessible, in-depth support from the comfort of your home without sacrificing connection or quality.

*Some treatments, controlled medications, or safety concerns may require in-person evaluation in accordance with medical and regulatory standards.

In-Person Care

Select services, including Spravato and TMS, are provided at our Chanhassen, Minnesota clinic following an initial virtual assessment. In-person care is available when closer observation or hands-on treatment is beneficial to your care plan.

*Some services, including TMS and Spravato, are provided in person only. In-person visits may also be recommended when closer clinical observation is needed.

Psychiatric Leadership & Clinical Oversight

Clinical care at Stone Creek Psychiatry is guided by board-certified psychiatric leadership with experience across complex mood, trauma-related, and attention conditions.

Leadership sets the tone for how decisions are made, how uncertainty is handled, and how ethical standards are upheld. This influence shows up in supervision, treatment philosophy, and the consistency of care patients experience over time.

Who This Practice Is For

Stone Creek Psychiatry tends to be a good fit for people who value understanding as much as symptom relief.

Patients who do well here often want:

Thoughtful, ongoing psychiatric care rather than quick fixes
Clear explanations and shared decision-making
A steady pace with room to ask questions
A long-term view of progress and independence