Y-K Delta Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Bethel Census Area
Borough seat: Bethel · Population approx. 18,666 · Off the road system
Bethel Census Area is a census area in the U.S. state of Alaska. It is part of the unorganized borough and therefore has no borough seat, with the city of Bethel being its largest community.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: YKHC Behavioral Health Services (Bethel). Yukon-Kuskokwim Health Corporation operates the regional behavioral-health system for the Y-K Delta.
Common insurance
- Alaska Medicaid
- Medicare
- IHS / YKHC (tribal beneficiaries)
- Premera Blue Cross
Seasonal note · Midnight Sun
Sleep disruption from constant daylight is a real driver of symptoms — worth flagging with a provider.
22 Providers Serving Bethel Census Area

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health
Cities in Bethel Census Area
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Bethel Census Area?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Bethel Census Area by secure telepsychiatry — no travel to Anchorage required.
Do I have to fly to Anchorage for psychiatric care?
No. Every provider listed here treats patients in Bethel Census Area by video. You do not need to fly out for routine psychiatric appointments or medication management.
What if I'm in a mental health crisis in Bethel Census Area?
Call or text 988 for the Suicide and Crisis Lifeline, or call 911 for an immediate emergency. For local in-person care, the regional resource is YKHC Behavioral Health Services (Bethel).
What insurance is commonly accepted in Bethel Census Area?
Most providers in Bethel Census Area bill the carriers common to the Y-K Delta region: Alaska Medicaid, Medicare, IHS / YKHC (tribal beneficiaries), Premera Blue Cross. Verify acceptance directly with the individual provider before booking.