Katarina Astrup, MSPAS, PA-C (she/her)
Katarina Astrup is an adult psychiatry PA provider specializing in medication management for mental health symptoms. She provides care that is both collaborative and compassionate, aiming to build a strong therapeutic relationship and empower patients to take an active role in their treatment. Katarina believes lasting healing occurs when individuals are supported as whole people—not just treated for their symptoms.
Katarina believes that while medications can be an important part of mental health care, they are often supported by lifestyle changes, therapy, and a holistic approach to wellness. She is passionate about the powerful roles that nutrition, movement, sleep, and connection play in supporting mental health.
APPROACH
Katarina takes an evidence-based, conservative approach to prescribing, focusing on using the lowest effective doses and the fewest number of medications necessary. She typically avoids the use of controlled substances unless clinically appropriate, and approaches stimulant prescribing with care, requiring psychological testing, a thorough review of medical history, and possible collaboration with therapists when appropriate.
CLINICAL INTERESTS
Katarina has a special interest in the treatment of stress-related conditions, burnout, and trauma, particularly among healthcare workers, first responders, and other high-stress professions. She also enjoys supporting patients navigating depression, anxiety, insomnia, and ADHD. She is especially passionate about helping individuals regain a sense of balance, purpose, and well-being in their everyday lives.
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE
Katarina earned her bachelor’s degree from Augsburg University in 2012 and completed her Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Des Moines University in 2014.
PERSONAL
A lifelong Minnesotan, Katarina loves spending time with her family and friends, especially at the cabin or out on the lake fishing. Her personal interests include traveling, camping, reading, podcasting, church activities, and exploring new places.
SPECIALTIES
- Anxiety, Stress, & Burnout
- Depression
- Trauma & PTSD
- ADHD
- OCD
- Bipolar
SEEING CLIENTS
- Virtually only
