Empowering healing and hope.
At Aris Clinic, we are dedicated to empowering children and families facing emotional and behavioral health challenges. Founded in 2011 by Shalene Kennedy, MD, our clinic was established to address the significant lack of pediatric mental health services available to children and teens in the Twin Cities. Our team of experienced clinicians provides expert outpatient care, delivering diagnosis, treatment, medication management, and support for a wide range of mental health concerns for all ages.
Our Specialized Services
We offer a range of services designed to meet the unique needs of our patients. Our outpatient clinic services include behavioral health services for all ages, including psychiatry, medication management, individual psychotherapy, family and play therapy. For children and adolescents ages 8-18 in need of a more structured and intensive approach, our day program offers comprehensive support and therapy to help them regain stability and thrive.
Intensive Outpatient Day Program
Our IOP day treatment program is a structured, yet nurturing program that includes therapy, medication management, and educational services (during the school year) for kids ages 8-18. This program is designed to provide comprehensive support and therapy to help children and adolescents regain stability and thrive.
Our Mission
At Aris Clinic, our mission is to help kids and families return to healthy, stable, and productive lives. We are committed to providing the tools, guidance, and support necessary for them to flourish and grow, even after they've completed their treatment with us. We pledge to do all the necessary work, including medication management, group therapy, family therapy, educational and psychological testing, case management, and school assistance, to ensure our patients' improvement and successful transition back to a healthy, stable, and productive life.
Meet Our Care Team
Our care team consists of experienced clinicians, including administrative team members, medical team members, outpatient providers, school team members, support team members, and therapeutic team members. Our team is dedicated to providing compassionate and personalized care to our patients and their families.
Therapeutic Programs
We offer a variety of therapeutic programs, including the School Year Program and Summer Program, which are designed to provide comprehensive support and therapy to help children and adolescents regain stability and thrive. We also offer Medication Management and Play Therapy services to our patients.
Get Started
If you or a loved one is struggling with mental health issues, we encourage you to get started with our services today. Our team is committed to providing the support and guidance necessary for a healthy, stable, and productive life.
Staff and Treatment
Reviews mention the kindness, empathy, and life-changing qualities of the staff at Aris Clinic, with some reviewers expressing their admiration for the therapists and the positive impact they had on their lives. However, other reviewers had negative experiences with the staff, including the psychiatrist, who was accused of having poor judgment and prescribing medication without proper diagnosis or consideration of side effects.
Facility and Environment
The clinic's facility was described as beautiful and well-maintained, but some reviewers raised concerns about the mixed age groups of patients, which can create a challenging environment for both younger and older patients.
Communication and Care
Some reviewers praised the staff's caring and involved approach, expressing gratitude for the investment they made in their child's and family's well-being. However, others reported feeling pressured into making decisions they were not comfortable with, and some experienced poor communication with the staff, including difficulty in speaking with specific doctors.
Concerns and Criticisms
Several reviewers raised serious concerns about the clinic's approach to treatment, including over-medication, poor diagnosis, and unprofessional behavior from some staff members. One reviewer reported a negative experience with a specific staff member, Chad Cartier, who was accused of being disrespectful and unprofessional.
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