Jennifer Porter, PMHNP, APRN, CNP

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A Specialist in Mental Health

Jennifer Porter, PMHNP, specializes in mental health care and child and adolescent psychiatry.

She treats these conditions in pediatric and adult patients:

  • Anxiety disorders

  • Attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)

  • Autism spectrum disorders

  • Depressive disorders

  • Post-traumatic stress disorder

  • Psychotic disorders

  • Substance use disorders

Jennifer offers these services:

  • Obtaining a patient’s medical and mental health history

  • Performing neurological exams and brief physical exams

  • Ordering and interpreting lab and diagnostic tests

  • Diagnosing mental health illnesses

  • Offering brief psychotherapy

  • Providing appropriate referrals for illnesses not related to mental health

  • Providing mental health education to patients and their families

Speaks: English

Specialties

(218) 683-4351

Background Information

Education & Training History

Graduate School:
Maryville University, St. Louis, MO

Board Certifications:
American Nurses Credentialing Center: Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Experience & Research

Professional Memberships:

  • American Psychiatric Nurses Association
  • American Nurses Association

Idea of Care

Jennifer believes that competent mental health care combines evidence-based practices with compassion for the patient. Her patients are at the center of care, and understands that each patient has a unique set of needs that must be addressed individually and holistically. She also addresses the needs of my patients’ caretakers.

Personal Interests

Jennifer enjoys spending time with her husband, children and pets. She also enjoys doing family activities on the farm, traveling, reading, learning and being actively involved in her local church.

Additional Locations

Sanford Health 929 Central Ave. Clinic

929 Central Ave. NW.
East Grand Forks, Minnesota 56721

(218) 773-6800

Sanford Health Alexandria Clinic

1527 Broadway St.
Alexandria, Minnesota 56308

(320) 762-0399

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