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Dr. Nicole Paige Grunzke-lynner, PSY.D., L.P.

Psychologist

Dr. Nicole Grunzke-lynner is a psychologist practicing in Saint Paul, MN. Dr. Grunzke-lynner specializes in the treatment of health mental problems, and helps people to cope with their mental illnesses. As a psychologist, Dr. Grunzke-lynner evaluates and treats patients through a variety of methods, most typically being psychotherapy or talk therapy. Patients usually visit Dr. Grunzke-lynner because they have been experiencing depression, anxiety, stress or anger for a significant period of time and are seeking help. Psychologists may perform a variety of exams and assessments to diagnose a mental condition.
Dr. Nicole Paige Grunzke-lynner, PSY.D., L.P.
  • Saint Paul, MN
  • Accepting new patients

Can you heal panic attacks without pills?

yes you can! you need to understand your internal and external triggers and fu d ways to cope through them. good luck! Nicole Grunzke, PsyDLP 9522101360

Can a psychiatrist help alcohol addiction?

yes you can be prescribed naltrexone and participate in therapy to treat your addiction and support recovery Nicole Grunzke, PsyDLP 9522101360

Can anxiety be controlled without medications?

Anxiety can be managed with medication. It can help reduce the symptoms while therapy can help you understand the underlying cause and give you tools to cope with it more effectively READ MORE
Anxiety can be managed with medication. It can help reduce the symptoms while therapy can help you understand the underlying cause and give you tools to cope with it more effectively Nicole Grunzke, PsyDLP 9522101360

Which antidepressants should be avoided in the elderly?

I would stick with Prozac because most researched and successfully used in elderly

Dr Nicole Grunzke

Do I have social anxiety disorder?

Yes you do have social and public speaking phobia. You would benefit from therapy and medication. Propranolol is a safe( as long as you have normal blood pressure) as needed medication READ MORE
Yes you do have social and public speaking phobia. You would benefit from therapy and medication. Propranolol is a safe( as long as you have normal blood pressure) as needed medication that works well in social situations especially for public speaking

Dr Nicole

Is CBT the most effective way to deal with depression?

Yes CBT combined with medication can be the most effective treatment however if there is unresolved trauma that needs to be addressed as well

Should I see a psychologist for insomnia?

I recommend first ruling out medical issues that might be causing your insomnia. You could start with your MD and then if it’s not caused by a medical reason the next step would READ MORE
I recommend first ruling out medical issues that might be causing your insomnia. You could start with your MD and then if it’s not caused by a medical reason the next step would be seeing a psychologist.

Thanks

Dr Nicole Grunzke

Is it possible to treat bipolar disorder without medication?

Sorry to hear he’s had such difficulty toy adjusting to medications. I know it can be a long process to find the right medication. There are blood tests now that can better determine READ MORE
Sorry to hear he’s had such difficulty toy adjusting to medications. I know it can be a long process to find the right medication. There are blood tests now that can better determine the right medication fit. Unfortunately, medication is a critical part of treatment for bipolar disorder along with cognitive behavioral therapy.

Best of luck,

Dr. Nicole Grunzke

My sister had a car accident last month. What can we do to help her?

I’m sorry to hear about your sister. Encourage her to seek help for acute stress. Offer to take her on short rides or to ride with her if she is ready to take short drives. Nicole READ MORE
I’m sorry to hear about your sister. Encourage her to seek help for acute stress. Offer to take her on short rides or to ride with her if she is ready to take short drives.

Nicole Grunzke, PsyDLP

Why am I such an introvert?

Hello, You most likely have social phobia, a very common anxiety disorder that can be treated through cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure. Medication can also be helpful. READ MORE
Hello,

You most likely have social phobia, a very common anxiety disorder that can be treated through cognitive behavioral therapy and exposure. Medication can also be helpful. The book Quiet would likely be a helpful read.

Hopefully you found this helpful and seek help if it doesn’t start improving through reading about treatment techniques and applying them on your own.

Nicole Grunzke, PsyDLP