About Saint Sophie's Psychiatric Center

Emmet M. Kenney, Jr., M.D.

Dr. Kenney has practiced in North Dakota for over 20 years.

Jordan Wiedmann, PA-C

Jordan has her master’s degree  from The University of North Dakota in Physician Assistant Studies.

Lindsey Hiatt, PA-C

Lindsey Hiatt has a lifelong passion for healthcare, having worked in the medical field for over 15 years.

Payton Piatz, DNP, FNP-C

Payton brings a wide range of experience from her work on the Children’s Resource Team and Pediatric Department and with Women’s Health.

Thomas Ugelstad, PMHNP-C

Tom did his clinical placement at Saint Sophie’s under the supervision of Dr. Emmet Kenney. His background includes inpatient psychiatry and nursing home chaplain service.

Andrea Okerstrom, PMHNP-C

Andrea has extensive education and training in treating patients across the lifespan who are navigating mental health concerns. She has experience in a variety of areas including inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, home health, and emergency department care.

Danielle Swanson, PA-C, FAIHM

Danielle has experience with care to patients of all ages which includes prevention and chronic care while incorporating natural and alternative treatments.

Lindsey Kringlie, LPCC

Lindsey works alongside her clients using a holistic and person-centered approach. Clients can expect to be met with authenticity and compassion in sessions with her.

Kelli Strege, PA-C

Kelli cares for patients of all ages and has a passion for improving the quality of life of each her patients.

Stephanie Akers, DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Stephanie is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Board Certification. She provides psychiatric assessments and medication management.

Shelly Daniels, PA-C

Shelly has experience in caring for patients of all ages and enjoys working with patients to optimize their health. She is passionate about working with children and young women.

Lena Fogel LPCC

She is passionate about working in an environment that creates a safe space to connect with her clients, allowing them to be authentic to themselves and their story.

Lena takes on a holistic and behavioral approach, working as one, to assist in achieving the clients’ goals.

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Samantha Braaten PA-C

Sam believes that a person’s mental health greatly influences their overall well-being. She strives to work with individual patients as a collaborative

effort to help optimize their mental health. She currently accepts patients of all ages.

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