Welcome To
FIREFLY MENTAL HEALTH
At FireFly Mental Health, our mission is to provide accessible and patient centered mental wellness services that empower individuals to live their best lives. We are committed to assess, diagnose, treat, and manage mental health care. Our dedicated team is driven by shared passion for helping others and believes in empowering individuals to achieve their optimal mental wellbeing. Together, we strive to create a safe and welcoming space where everyone feels heard, understood, and supported on their journey to a brighter and healthier future.
Psychiatric Services
Mental Health Management
Diagnosis
Person
Centered
Treatment Planning
Medication Management
Depression
Telehealth Services
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
PTSD
A.D.H.D.
Addiction
Genetic Testing for Medications
Meet Our Team:
Karissa Haugen Owner/APRN-PMHNP
Karissa is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and the founder of FireFly Mental Health. Mental health care has always been a passion of hers, with a vision of creating a practice where people can find compassionate, accessible, and personalized care.
Since opening FireFly, Karissa has been proud to watch it grow into a team of caring providers who share the same commitment to helping people feel better and improve their overall quality of life.
Karissa works with children, adolescents, and adults. She has a special interest in perinatal mental health and enjoys supporting individuals through pregnancy, postpartum, and other reproductive life transitions.
Her approach is patient-centered, collaborative, and nonjudgmental. Karissa believes everyone deserves to feel heard, respected, and comfortable being themselves when seeking mental health care. She works with each patient to find a treatment approach that fits their individual needs and goals.
Karissa is proud of what FireFly has become and is grateful to be part of a team that is making mental health care more welcoming and accessible throughout Minnesota.
Karissa is not accepting new patients at this time.
Anne Hendricks APRN-PMHNP
Anne Hendricks is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about making mental health care feel comfortable, supportive, and personalized. With a Master’s Degree from the University of North Dakota and experience in both inpatient and outpatient settings, Anne brings a compassionate and down-to-earth approach to her work.
Anne sees patients of all ages and especially enjoys working with children and families. She also provides perinatal mental health care, supporting patients through the unique challenges that can come with pregnancy and the postpartum period.
Anne believes every patient is different and takes the time to truly listen, understand what they’re going through, and work together on a plan that feels right for them. Her goal is to create a space where patients feel safe, heard, and never judged.
Anne is currently accepting new patients!
Rachel Frost APRN-PMHNP
Rachel is a Duluth, Minnesota native and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about making mental health care feel comfortable, supportive, and individualized. With experience in mental health care, Rachel brings a compassionate and thoughtful approach to her work and genuinely enjoys getting to know each person she cares for.
Rachel sees patients ages 7 and older and has a special interest in the treatment and coaching of eating disorders. She believes every patient is unique and takes the time to understand their individual needs, goals, and experiences.
Above all, Rachel strives to create a welcoming, judgment-free space where patients feel comfortable being themselves, feel heard, and feel supported throughout their mental health journey.
Rachel is currently accepting new patients!
Tracy Kwapick APRN-FNP/PMHNP
Tracy Kwapick is a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP) and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) who is passionate about providing compassionate, individualized mental health care. A native of Two Harbors, Minnesota, Tracy is proud to care for the community she grew up in.
Tracy believes that every person’s journey is different and that there is no one-size-fits-all approach to mental health care. She focuses on meeting patients where they are and working together to find a treatment plan that feels supportive, realistic, and right for them. Creating a welcoming, stigma-free environment where patients feel comfortable being themselves is an important part of her approach.
Outside of work, Tracy enjoys spending time with her family, camping, relaxing on the porch with her dogs, and, of course, appreciating a good sense of humor. She believes that mental health care can be meaningful and serious work while still leaving plenty of room for laughter along the way.
Tracy looks forward to getting to know each patient as an individual and helping them feel supported throughout their journey toward better mental health and overall wellness.
Tracy will be accepting new patients beginning September 1st, 2026.
Emily W. Administrative Assistant
Emily is the friendly administrative assistant at Firefly Mental Health. With extensive experience in the mental health field, she is here to ensure your visit runs smoothly by handling everything from scheduling appointments to managing paperwork. She always creates a warm and welcoming environment, with a smile on her face, and at times will crack a joke along the way! If you need assistance, she always here to help. Looking forward to connecting with you and making your experience as positive as possible!
Get In Touch
Firefly Mental Health
Address: 4891 Miller Trunk Hwy Hermantown, MN 55811
Phone/Text: 218-306-8383
Fax: 218-875-6315
Assistance/Office Hours :Monday-Friday 8:00 am to 4:00 PM
