Rhett Douglas Christensen, DNP APRN PMHNP-BC, Psychiatry in Centerville, Minnesota

Rhett Douglas Christensen, PMHNP, at LifeStance Health, helps patients across Minnesota find stability, clarity, and improved quality of life through compassionate and evidence-based psychiatric care. He supports adolescents, adults, and seniors seeking relief from challenges such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, and trauma-related conditions. Rhett provides medication management and incorporates therapeutic approaches like Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and mindfulness to promote mental wellness and resilience. Rhett is particularly dedicated to helping patients who are transitioning from psychiatric hospitalization back into everyday life. He understands the vulnerability and uncertainty that can come with this stage of recovery and focuses on creating a safe, structured, and empowering plan to support lasting stability. His experience and calm presence help patients rebuild confidence and maintain progress while managing ongoing symptoms. In addition to his work with those recently discharged from psychiatric care, Rhett has a deep commitment to supporting individuals from diverse backgrounds, including those in the adoption and foster care system, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ and military communities. His clinical focus combines medication management with collaborative treatment planning to ensure care that is both personalized and sustainable. Outside of his professional life, Rhett enjoys reading, writing, and traveling—activities that reflect his curiosity about people and the world around him. These interests help him bring openness, empathy, and a thoughtful perspective to his work with clients.