Newsroom Archive

Sagent Behavioral Health Acquires Ellie Mental Health Minnesota

August 4, 2025

Sagent Behavioral Health acquired the Minnesota-based operations of Ellie Mental Health Minnesota, creating one of the largest behavioral health networks in the region. The combined organization operates 84 locations across five states, including Minnesota, Iowa, North Dakota, Missouri, and Wisconsin. "This is more than an acquisition — it's a shared commitment to...

Announcing Our Q4 2024 HOPE Hero Logan Trom!

April 17, 2025

We’re thrilled to announce that Logan Trom, Administrative Site Lead (Baxter), is our HOPE Hero for Q4 of 2024! Logan received the award during the Baxter Staff Meeting on April 17. Presenting the award were Jean Ysbrand, Chief Human Resources Officer; Annie Pope, Vice President – Clinical Operations (MN/ND); Lisa Thistle,...

Sagent Behavioral Health Expands Lakeville Clinic, Adds Psychiatry Services and Group Therapy Space

April 17, 2025

Sagent Behavioral Health recently celebrated the expansion of its Lakeville, Minn., clinic with a ribbon cutting event attended by local leaders, providers, and community members—including Lakeville Mayor Luke Hellier. The expansion includes the addition of psychiatry services, seven new provider offices, and a large group therapy room to support growing programs...

Sagent Provider Dr. Karin Ryan Featured on KSTP

April 15, 2025

Dr. Karin Ryan, Clinical Site Director, spoke with KSTP about how parents can support their children during storm season. She shares practical tips for preparing kids without overwhelming them with fear. Watch the full segment at KTSP.

Sagent Provider Ellen Kingren Featured in MN Star Tribune

March 31, 2025

The Minnesota Star Tribune featured one of our Apple Valley therapists, Ellen Kingren, MS, LMFT, in the latest installment of their "In Their Shoes" series! Ellen shares how she became a therapist, what she loves about her job, and more. Check out the interview here.

Rep. Robert Bierman (DFL-Apple Valley), fourth from left, second row, with mental health and substance use treatment clinicians and leaders at Nystrom Behavioral Health Apple Valley Clinic.

State Rep. Bierman meets with Clinicians in Apple Valley to Discuss Mental Health Crisis

March 19, 2025

Minnesota House Rep. Robert Bierman (DFL-Apple Valley) recently met with mental health and substance use treatment clinicians at Sagent Behavioral Health Apple Valley Clinic to discuss the urgent need to increase funding for mental health and addiction treatment. "It's so important to talk with the people who work in the behavioral health field...