Copper River Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Copper River Census Area
Borough seat: Glennallen · Population approx. 2,617 · On the road system
Copper River Census Area is a census area located in the state of Alaska, United States. It is part of the Unorganized Borough and has no borough seat. The census area was split from the Valdez–Cordova Census Area on January 2, 2019.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: Cross Road Medical Center (Glennallen). Closest emergency care along the Richardson Highway; transfers to Anchorage or Fairbanks.
Common insurance
- Premera Blue Cross
- Aetna
- Medicare
- Alaska Medicaid
Seasonal note · Midnight Sun
Sleep disruption from constant daylight is a real driver of symptoms — worth flagging with a provider.
22 Providers Serving Copper River Census Area

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health
Cities in Copper River Census Area
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Copper River Census Area?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Copper River Census Area by secure telepsychiatry — no travel to Anchorage required.
Do I have to drive to Anchorage or Fairbanks for psychiatric care?
No. Every provider listed here treats patients in Copper River Census Area by video. You can save the long drive and meet from home, work, or your local clinic.
What if I'm in a mental health crisis in Copper River 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 Cross Road Medical Center (Glennallen).
What insurance is commonly accepted in Copper River Census Area?
Most providers in Copper River Census Area bill the carriers common to the Copper River region: Premera Blue Cross, Aetna, Medicare, Alaska Medicaid. Verify acceptance directly with the individual provider before booking.