Behavioral Health (Psychiatry & Therapy) in Wadena
How We Can Help
Whether you need support dealing with life’s stressors or major assistance dealing with anxiety, mood disorders, depression, addiction, or other conditions, the professionals at Astera can help.
Our psychiatry and therapy professionals provide services to those needing medication management, ongoing psychotherapy and coordination of other provided services. Together, we pledge to work with patients and families to provide individualized treatment and an improved quality of life. By working collaboratively with your primary care provider, we are able to provide a full spectrum of care in meeting your ongoing health and wellness goals.
Contact us today to make an appointment with your provider.
T.O.V.A Attention Testing
The Test of Variables of Attention (T.O.V.A.) is a computer-based test that measures attention, focus and impulse control. It can help health care providers better understand attention-related challenges, including those linked to attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD). T.O.V.A. testing provides helpful information to support an evaluation and guide treatment decisions.
How does T.O.V.A. testing work?
During the test, patients watch simple images on a screen or listen to sounds. They press a button when they see or hear a certain signal. The test measures how quickly and accurately they respond, how well they stay focused, and how often they act too soon. Most tests take about 22 minutes to complete.
What are the benefits of T.O.V.A. testing?
T.O.V.A. provides a clearer picture of how a person pays attention and controls their responses. Results can help providers better understand attention challenges, create personalized treatment plans, and track changes over time. The test may also help assess attention concerns related to other health conditions.
Can T.O.V.A. diagnose ADHD?
T.O.V.A. does not diagnose ADHD on its own. It is one part of a complete evaluation that may include medical history, interviews, and other assessments. A qualified health care provider reviews the results to help guide a diagnosis and recommend the next steps in care.
CONTACT US
Astera Health – Wadena Clinic
Make an Appointment: 218-631-3510 or Schedule Online
Toll Free: 800-880-3627
Clinic Hours:
Monday – Thursday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Location:
Astera Health
421 11th St. NW, Wadena, MN 56482
Services Provided
We offer a range of outpatient psychiatry and therapy services for children, adolescents, and adults at Astera, including:
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Cognitive processing therapy
- Medication Management: Since your mental well-being is directly connected to your overall health, it’s important to manage your physical and mental in a connected way. We offer assessments of your mental health diagnosis and treatment plans that are patient-centered. We will combine medication management with other forms of treatments, which include behavioral therapy, counseling, life management skills, or other services.
- Outpatient evaluations
Outreach
Cady Horning, LICSW, offers behavioral health services to clinics in Bertha, Henning, Ottertail, Sebeka, and Wadena. This service brings much-needed behavioral health care to our communities.
Care Provided
Our outpatient clinical professionals help individuals with:
- Anxiety
- Attention, memory, and other cognitive Issues
- Bipolar disorder
- Depression
- Emotion regulation
- Life transitions
- Parenting & family problems
- Personality disorders
- Psychosis
- Relationships & conflict
- Self-Harm
- Suicidal thoughts
- Thought disorders
- T.O.V.A.
- Trauma