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Essential Lifestyle Management Skills for Bipolar Disorder

If you or someone you know has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder there are important lifestyle management skills worth considering to assist with symptom management. Individuals with bipolar disorder are strongly impacted by disturbances in sleep. More specifically, disturbance in circadian rhythm can be a contributing factor that leads to manic or depressive episodes. Simply […]

Video Visits Available Now!

Due to current events, Front Street Clinic is now offering Telemedicine / Teletherapy appointments. Frequently Asked Questions Click here to request a video visit online, or call our office directly to schedule: (360) 697-1141. How much will my visit cost? Video visits are typically covered by your regular health insurance – you’ll enter a credit […]

Front Street Clinic Offering TMS Therapy

Front Street Clinic offers TMS Therapy – TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation) Therapy is an FDA-cleared non-invasive medical treatment for patients with major depression who have not benefited from antidepressant medications. TMS Therapy targeted at a key area of the brain known to be underactive in depression sufferers. It uses focused magnetic pulses to stimulate that […]

Dr. Anna Kielak, DNP, ARNP

Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Personal Statement
I believe that mental health conditions can be compared to physical injuries. For example, when you sprain your ankle, you need to go to see a specialist. She/he will prescribe you some anti-inflammatory medications – maybe Ibuprofen and some Cortisone shots. Then you will need to attend physical therapy (PT). If you work hard during your PT appointments, your ankle will get better, and you will need less medication. The same can be said about mental health disorders. In the beginning you will need some psychiatric medications to help with emergent or severe problems but then psychotherapy will help you sustain and maintain a balance. I will help with the medication portion of treatment and a team of Psychologists and Counselors will provide other comprehensive services. Human beings have an overwhelming capacity to heal, and effective healing and personal growth are achieved from a continuous partnership between clients and their healthcare providers. I am here to facilitate your recovery by providing knowledge about new research in the field of neuroscience, medications and expanded understanding of mental disorders. All that while making sure that the treatment is right for you.

Services
TMS Therapy (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation); Psychiatric Evaluation & Medication Management

Specialized Services
Dr. Anna Kielak offers services to all age groups. Anna specializes in psychiatric evaluation and psychopharmacology (management of psychiatric medications). Her focus includes:

Mood Disorders: Depression, Dysthymia and Bipolar Depressions and Disorders, Anxiety Disorders: Panic Attacks, Phobias, Generalized Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PSTD) Eating Disorders: Binge Eating, Anorexia, Bulimia Mental Health Problems related to Medical Trauma: Chronic Medical Conditions, Chronic Pain, Diabetes, HIV and Cancer Substance Use Disorders, Neurodevelopmental Disorders: ADHD, Tourette’s, Sleep Disorders –Insomnia, Work Shift Disorder, etc.

Education and Experience
Dr. Kielak completed her Bachelor of Science in Nursing at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2010, and then earned her Doctor of Nursing Practice degree at University of Washington in 2016. Anna holds a national board certification with the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. Anna began her career in health care by working at Harrison Medical Center as a Registered Nurse in the critical care area. While working at Harrison, Anna completed preceptorship in a variety of mental health settings including: impatient and outpatient settings.

Office Locations
Poulsbo
Silverdale
Telehealth