Southeast Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Wrangell City and Borough
Borough seat: Wrangell · Population approx. 2,127 · Off the road system
Wrangell City and Borough sits at the mouth of the Stikine River in Southeast Alaska.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: Wrangell Medical Center. Critical-access hospital; behavioral-health transfers to Juneau or Anchorage.
Common insurance
- Premera Blue Cross
- Aetna
- Cigna
- UnitedHealthcare
- Medicare
- Alaska Medicaid
- SEARHC (tribal)
Seasonal note · Berry Season
Late summer is a stable window for starting or adjusting treatment before the dark returns.
22 Providers Serving Wrangell City and Borough

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health
Cities in Wrangell City and Borough
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Wrangell City and Borough?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Wrangell 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 Wrangell 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 Wrangell 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 Wrangell Medical Center.
What insurance is commonly accepted in Wrangell City and Borough?
Most providers in Wrangell 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.