Southeast Region · Alaska Borough
Psychiatrists Serving Yakutat City and Borough
Borough seat: Yakutat · Population approx. 662 · Off the road system
Yakutat City and Borough covers a stretch of the Gulf of Alaska coast between Southeast and Southcentral Alaska.
Local context
Crisis resources
In a mental health emergency, call or text 988, or call 911.
Regional in-person resource: SEARHC Yakutat Community Health Center. Telepsychiatry plus medevac for higher levels of care.
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 Yakutat City and Borough

Swathi Krishna, MD
Medical Director of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry

Amelia Durling, MD
Together for mental health

Sarah Kerr, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Asta Reindl, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Nadia Merali, PA-C
Education & Training

Ethan Hansen, MD
Education & Training

Laura Adams, PMHNP
Education & Training

Barbara Woo, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Nicholas Meinhardt, MD
Together for mental health

Jonathan Brigham, MD
General Medical Director

Michael Fallon, PMHNP
Education & Training

Christopher Beasley, PA-C
Education & Training

Megan Verlage, MD
Together for mental health

Patrick Blouin, DNP, PMHNP-BC
Education & Training

Allison Wurscher, PMHNP
Together for mental health

Sarah Abdallah, MD
Together for mental health

Priyanki Pareek, MD
Together for mental health

Richard Gomez, MD
Together for mental health

Janelle Arias, MD
Education & Training

Sutina Kardas, PA-C
Together for mental health

Matthew Thompson, MD, MPH
Together for mental health

Joseph Knoble, MD
Together for mental health
Cities in Yakutat City and Borough
Frequently asked
Are there psychiatrists who see patients in Yakutat City and Borough?
Yes. 22 Alaska-licensed psychiatric providers in this directory treat patients across Yakutat 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 Yakutat 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 Yakutat 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 Yakutat Community Health Center.
What insurance is commonly accepted in Yakutat City and Borough?
Most providers in Yakutat 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.