Southeast Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Sitka City and Borough
Borough seat: Sitka · Population approx. 8,400 · Off the road system
Historic Southeast Alaska community on Baranof Island.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: SEARHC Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (Sitka). Tribally operated regional hospital with behavioral-health services for Southeast.
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 Sitka City and Borough

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health
Cities in Sitka City and Borough
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Sitka City and Borough?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Sitka City and 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 Sitka City and 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 Sitka City and 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 Mt. Edgecumbe Medical Center (Sitka).
What insurance is commonly accepted in Sitka City and Borough?
Most providers in Sitka City and 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.