Laura Huff-Johnson, Nurse Practitioner
Laura Huff-Johnson, PMHNP, practices in Minnesota and provides compassionate and evidence-based care to adolescents and adults. Specializing in medication management for mental health and substance use concerns, Laura is dedicated to helping patients regain stability and achieve their wellness goals. Her expertise includes supporting individuals recently discharged from psychiatric hospitals or navigating court-ordered treatments and legal matters, ensuring they receive the care and understanding they need during challenging times. Laura is passionate about working with patients managing complex conditions such as anxiety, bipolar disorder, and PTSD/trauma. She also supports individuals facing alcohol and drug use challenges, offering a non-judgmental and empathetic approach tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Her focus on sleep disorders and psychosis/schizophrenia further underscores her commitment to providing specialized care for a range of mental health concerns. Laura has extensive experience serving diverse populations, including first responders, military personnel, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. She understands the importance of culturally sensitive care and strives to create a welcoming environment where patients feel heard and supported. Her approach emphasizes collaboration and empowerment, helping individuals take meaningful steps toward improved mental health. Outside of her clinical work, Laura enjoys expressing her creativity through crafting. She finds joy in making jewelry, paper art, dream catchers, and junk journals, often gifting her creations to loved ones. Her hobbies reflect her thoughtful and caring nature, which shines through in her work with patients.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 3-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression/feeling down
- Hallucinations
- Intense mood changes
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Self-esteem
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Eating issues: binging
- Fertility
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- LGBTQ+
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Post-partum depression & anxiety
- Pre-conception
- Pregnancy
- Pregnancy loss
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna) (HealthPartners)
- HealthPartners
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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University of Minnesota
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Anoka Ramsey Community College
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Metropolitan State University
Frequently Asked
Questions
Please call us at 763-421-5535 to schedule an appointment with Laura Huff-Johnson.
Laura Huff-Johnson generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 763-421-5535 to find out Laura Huff-Johnson's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Laura Huff-Johnson:
- Aetna
- America's PPO
- Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Evernorth (Cigna) (HealthPartners)
- HealthPartners
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 763-421-5535 to see how we can help.
Yes, Laura Huff-Johnson is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Laura Huff-Johnson works at:
Yes, Laura Huff-Johnson does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Laura Huff-Johnson is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: