Southeast Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Haines Borough
Borough seat: Haines · Population approx. 2,080 · On the road system
Haines Borough is a home-rule borough located in the state of Alaska. It was established on August 29, 1968, and encompasses a total area of 2,726 square miles, with a population of 2,080 according to the 2020 census.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: SEARHC Haines Medical Clinic. Local primary care; behavioral-health hub is Juneau (Bartlett Regional).
Common insurance
- Premera Blue Cross
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Medicare
- Alaska Medicaid
- SEARHC (tribal)
Seasonal note · Midnight Sun
Sleep disruption from constant daylight is a real driver of symptoms — worth flagging with a provider.
22 Providers Serving Haines Borough

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Haines Borough?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Haines Borough 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 Haines Borough 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 Haines Borough?
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 SEARHC Haines Medical Clinic.
What insurance is commonly accepted in Haines Borough?
Most providers in Haines Borough bill the carriers common to the Southeast region: Premera Blue Cross, Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare, Alaska Medicaid, SEARHC (tribal). Verify acceptance directly with the individual provider before booking.