Community Services Director | Psychotherapist

Sharlene Santmyer, MSW, LICSW

Request an appointment Call 218-451-2116

In network with Medical Assistance and five other plans

Sliding fee program

In person in Cloquet and Duluth, or by telehealth

Birch and Pine is accepting new clients

About

With over 21 years of experience in the mental health field, Sharlene Santmyer has dedicated her career to supporting individuals across various settings, including group homes, in-home services, and community mental health. As one of the founding members of Birch and Pine Counseling, she has played a pivotal role in expanding access to mental health services in the community. Sharlene specializes in working with adults with severe and persistent mental illness, serious mental illness, acute mental illness, as well as children and geriatric populations. Her therapeutic approach is grounded in Person-Centered and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), with additional training in cognitive processing therapy, trauma therapy, crisis intervention, and somatic practices.

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Direct line: 218-451-2946

How to Get Started

Step 1

Request an appointment

Request a time online or call 218-451-2116.

Step 2

Choose your clinician

Pick a clinician yourself, or send us a message and we will help you find one.

Step 3

Meet in person or by telehealth

See your clinician at our Cloquet or Duluth office, or by telehealth.

Request an appointment Call 218-451-2116

Insurance and Cost

In-network insurance

We are in network with Medical Assistance, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Health Partners, UCare, Optum and Cigna. If you have questions about coverage, please contact our office.

Sliding fee program

A sliding fee discount program for people with limited financial means, whether uninsured or underinsured. Eligibility is based on the Federal Poverty Guidelines.

Know your cost first

If you are not using in-network insurance, you can request a Good Faith Estimate of your expected cost before scheduling any service.

Insurance and fees in detail

Services and Team

Our services Meet the whole team Where we see clients

Ready to Take the Next Step?

We are accepting new clients in Cloquet, Duluth and by telehealth.

Request an appointment Call 218-451-2116

In crisis? Call or text 988. For medical emergencies, call 911.