Northwest Arctic Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Northwest Arctic Borough
Borough seat: Kotzebue · Population approx. 7,793 · Off the road system
Northwest Arctic Borough covers the Kobuk and Noatak river valleys above the Arctic Circle, with Kotzebue as its regional hub.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: Maniilaq Health Center (Kotzebue). Tribally operated regional hub for the Northwest Arctic.
Common insurance
- Alaska Medicaid
- Medicare
- IHS / Maniilaq (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 Northwest Arctic Borough

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health
Cities in Northwest Arctic Borough
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Northwest Arctic Borough?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Northwest Arctic Borough 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 Northwest Arctic Borough 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 Northwest Arctic 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 Maniilaq Health Center (Kotzebue).
What insurance is commonly accepted in Northwest Arctic Borough?
Most providers in Northwest Arctic Borough bill the carriers common to the Northwest Arctic region: Alaska Medicaid, Medicare, IHS / Maniilaq (tribal beneficiaries), Premera Blue Cross. Verify acceptance directly with the individual provider before booking.