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Phobia Treatment at Expanse: How Exposure Therapy and VR Can Help
What Is Specific Phobia? Most people experience fears at some point in life—maybe a fear of spiders, water, or heights. For most, these fears don’t interfere with day-to-day functioning. They’re uncomfortable, but not life-limiting. A specific phobia, however, is...
Expanse Eagan Now Open! Psychiatry and Therapy in Eagan now available
Expanse MN is excited to announce the opening of our new Eagan office at 3459 Washington Drive. We offer psychiatry, psychotherapy, addiction services, and in-network ketamine-assisted psychotherapy to support individuals and families in the south metro.
Pre-Surgical Psychological Assessment: Maximizing Success
A brief pre-surgical psychological evaluation helps you understand risks and benefits, reduce anxiety or needle phobia, and plan for recovery. Most patients finish in 1.5–3 hours with same-day feedback when possible and a clear summary for you and your surgical team.
Adult-Onset ADHD: Understanding Symptoms, Causes, and Real Solutions
Adult-Onset ADHD: A Complicated Situation with Real Solutions Written by Dr Marc Mooney, PhD, LP Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a brain-based condition recognized since the 1960s. It’s common and often joked about—“I forgot to buy milk. I must...
Therapy + Psychiatry: A Better Path to Recovery
A team dedicated to your mental health will transform your recovery.
Expanse Co-Founder Interviewed on the Addicted Mind Podcast
Ian and Duane discuss harm reduction, addiction psychotherapy, person-centered care and more.
Thank you, Dr Willenbring and Alltyr Clinic
Alltyr Clinic closed as founder and CEO, Mark Willenbring, MD, retires from clinical practice. The community is losing a hero and fierce champion for high-quality, science-based mental health and co-occurring addiction psychiatry.
In Memory of Dr Jeffrey Sawyer
Paula and I are sad to share the news that our partner and Expanse co-founder, Dr Jeffrey Sawyer, died suddenly last week, exactly 1 week after Expanse opened its doors.



