Our Team
At Mending Mental Health, our team of licensed psychiatric providers offers medication management, ADHD testing, and therapy-informed care to patients across Minnesota via telehealth.
Our clinicians specialize in ADHD, sleep disorders, anxiety, mood conditions, and complex psychiatric presentations. Whether you're seeking answers, medication support, or a second opinion, our team is designed to match you with the right provider quickly.
Psychiatric Providers in Minnesota
Telehealth & ADHD Specialists
Each provider at Mending Mental Health brings a different clinical focus. While we’ll help guide you during intake, this overview can help you get a sense of where to start:
ADHD Evaluation & Medication Management: Tracy Newman, Nicole Mislivec, Victoria Valena, Armel Ngah
Complex or Unclear Diagnoses: Armel Ngah, with clinical oversight from Dr. Piyush Das
Sleep & Integrative Psychiatry: Dr. Piyush Das
Child, Adolescent, and Family-Focused Care: Tracy Newman, Beth Hanson, Hailey Shaull
Therapy-Integrated & Relational Care: Victoria Valena, Nicole Mislivec
If you’re unsure where to start, you don’t need to figure it out alone. Complete your intake and we’ll match you with the provider who best fits your needs and goals.
Which Mending Mental Health Provider Is the Best Fit?
Providers
CO-FOUNDER, PMHNP, MSN, CANS
Tracy Newman
Specialties: ADHD, Pediatric/Adolescent Psychiatry, Polypharmacy, Treatment-Resistant Medication Cases, Evidence-Based + Emerging Treatments
Tracy co-founded Mending Mental Health with a vision to bring expert, efficient care from the clinical side of practice. As a psychiatric nurse practitioner with years of experience helping parents find answers for their children and supporting adults who need a fresh outlook, she’s passionate about breaking the cycle of “meds on top of meds.”
Tracy collaborates closely with therapy partners and trusted practices across our network that complement her approach. She has extensive clinical expertise in ADHD care for ages 6 and older and continually studies emerging treatment modalities and evidence-based advances to bring effective, forward-thinking care to patients from all walks of life. She approaches every case with curiosity, practicality, and genuine care.
MD
Dr. Piyush Das
Dr. Das is a double board-certified psychiatrist (adult psychiatry + sleep medicine) with additional certifications in integrative mental health. He provides medical supervision and consultative support for the Mending team, ensuring clinical rigor and evidence-based consistency across the practice. His approach is grounded in integrating biologic, psychosocial, and lifestyle considerations into psychiatric care.
PMHNP-BC, MSN, APRN
Nicole Mislivec
Specialties: Adult (18+), ADHD, Bipolar, Anxiety, Mood Disorders, Sleep Concerns, LGBTQIA+ Population, General Psychiatry, Therapeutic Model
Nicole treats adults (18+) using a relational, conversational approach with attention to minimizing medication side effects. She incorporates sleep, mood, trauma, and broader life dynamics into her work, while thoughtfully considering newer treatment options when appropriate. Nicole frequently works with individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community and collaborates closely with therapists. She also has experience supporting patients with trauma-related concerns and OCD-related patterns.
PA-C
Hailey Shaull
Lifestyle Management & Clinical Support for Youth and Families
Hailey collaborates with our clinical team to ensure patients receive clear, coordinated care and plays a key role in helping individuals access appropriate needs. Her work is grounded in clinical research, integrating sleep, nutrition, daily habits, and DSM-5 criteria to support each person’s overall health and functioning. She is known for her calm presence, genuine interest in families’ stories, and her ability to make care feel approachable and connected. Hailey is directly supervised by Dr. Das.
CNP, FNP, PMHNP
Beth Hanson
Functional and Psychiatric Medication Management
Specialties: Child & Adolescent Psychiatry, Behavioral Disorders in Children, Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASD), Complex/Comorbid Medical & Psychiatric Conditions, Women’s Mental/Physical Health, General Adult Psychiatry
Beth provides psychiatric care for children, adolescents, and adults, with a strong focus on behavioral concerns in youth and autism spectrum presentations across the lifespan. She has particular expertise in cases where mental health and medical conditions overlap, including women’s health and adults who have not improved with standard treatment approaches. Beth integrates her dual training as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, allowing her to consider both physical and mental health factors in treatment. She prioritizes helping individuals understand the “why” behind their symptoms.
Psychology Today Profile
APRN, CNS, CNP, PMHNP
Victoria Valena
Psychiatric Medication Management with Therapy
Specialties: Adult (18+), ADHD, Anxiety, Sexual Health & Libido Concerns, Therapy-Integrated Medication Management, Relational Psychiatry
Victoria combines therapy and medication management within each visit. Her approach is depth-oriented and calm, with longer appointments that allow for thorough discussion and clear alignment between therapeutic goals and prescribing decisions. In addition to treating co-morbid issues like ADHD, anxiety, and mood, she supports both men and women with sexual health and libido concerns. Victoria emphasizes thoughtful, collaborative care that focuses on identifying root causes and developing structured, individualized treatment plans.
Psychology Today Profile
PMHNP-BC, MSN, APRN
Armel Ngah
Psychiatric Medication Management
Specialties: Adolescent (16+) & Adult Psychiatry, Mood Disorders, Anxiety, PTSD & Trauma-Related Conditions, Psychotic Disorders (Schizophrenia, Schizoaffective), ADHD, Co-Occurring Conditions
Armel works with adolescents and adults, bringing experience from inpatient and crisis-based psychiatry into outpatient care focused on long-term stability. He has particular strengths in comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, diagnostic clarity, and treatment of mood, anxiety, trauma-related, and psychotic disorders, including schizophrenia and schizoaffective presentations, as well as co-occurring conditions. Armel provides culturally responsive, patient-centered care with a focus on clear, effective treatment.
Psychology Today Profile
Administrative
Co-Founder, Clinic Director
Leah Clausen
Leah co-founded Mending Mental Health to create a space where care is ethical, accessible, and truly patient-centered. She designs workflows, oversees compliance and quality, and builds systems that keep operations efficient and human. Leah’s focus is finding the true gems in this field and partnering with them to build collaboration with abundance.
Clinic Operations Specialist
Matthew Clausen
Matt is the bridge between clinical care and administrative efficiency at Mending Mental Health. With a keen eye for artistic value and digital innovation, he ensures that the clinic remains engaging and accessible. Matt also keeps everything running smoothly – including managing intakes, communication, 1st tier billing support, and general clinic operations. Whether behind the scenes or on the front lines, Matt’s goal is to create a seamless, welcoming experience for both clients and providers.
Clinic Operations Coordinator
Kendra Wilson
Kendra brings over 10 years of customer service experience and a people first approach to the operational heartbeat of Mending Mental Health. As Clinic Operations Coordinator, she supports the systems, communication, and workflows that allow both clients and care teams to move through the process with clarity, efficiency, and confidence.
She is currently pursuing a degree in Healthcare Administration, where she is expanding her understanding of how thoughtful, well designed systems directly impact access to care and patient experience. Grounded in empathy and deeply passionate about mental health, Kendra believes that feeling heard and respected is essential at every point of contact.
Her work is guided by a commitment to creating welcoming, supportive environments where individuals feel comfortable taking the next step in their care and where teams are supported by processes that truly work.