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Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD

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Specializes in: Psychology

Professional interests include: long-term therapy, anxiety, parenting issues, and more.

1024 7th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187

(507) 376-4141

Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD is a psychologist in Worthington, MN specializing in psychology.

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1024 7th Avenue
Worthington, MN 56187

(507) 376-4141

(507) 376-4494

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Some issues Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD can help you with:

Anxiety

Anxiety is a generic name given to a variety of conditions characterized by unusual amounts of fear and worry, especially unrealistic fears and tension. People who suffer from anxiety often are aware that their fears are irrational, but that knowledge does not make the feeling of being scared and anxious go away. To qualify as anxiety, symptoms must last for 6 months or more and interfere with the way a person lives their daily life. Some cases may be mild, where, for example, a person simply avoids certain situations. Other cases can be severe enough to be disabling.

Some of the specific conditions covered under the general label of anxiety include:

Generalized anxiety disorder
Obsessive-compulsive disorder
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress disorder
Social phobia
Panic disorder

Collectively, anxiety disorders are the most common mental health issues diagnosed in the United States -- even more common than depression. Women are more likely than men to be diagnosed with anxiety, and it is extremely common for a person with anxiety to have another illness at the same time, such as depression, a physical illness, or substance abuse.

Treatment for anxiety usually involves medication and psychotherapy together. Medications used may include antidepressants (which also work for anxiety), anti-anxiety medications, or beta blockers (which can be used to control the physical symptoms of anxiety). Psychotherapy can be useful to teach patients new ways of thinking and reacting so that they can manage their feelings of worry and fear. Support groups can also be very effective for anxiety, and they can be a form of treatment themselves for social phobias. Stress management, relaxation techniques, and meditation all help reduce feelings of anxiety or of being out of control. Finally, having a strong support network of family and friends is an excellent way to help manage the difficulties of life with anxiety.

Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive-behavioral therapy, or CBT, is a form of psychotherapy or treatment for mental illness. It comes in a variety of methods, but the basic concept behind all CBT is the same -- thoughts cause feelings, which cause actions. If someone wishes to change problematic behaviors or emotions in their lives, they need to start by changing their thoughts. CBT examines ideas and looks for patterns that may be causing harmful actions. The therapist helps patients modify those thought patterns and, in doing so, helps them feel better and cope more effectively.

CBT is one of the most widely studied forms of psychotherapy, and it has been shown to be extremely effective for a variety of mental illnesses. Some of the issues that respond well to CBT include mood disorders, personality disorders, eating disorders, substance abuse, sleep disorders, and psychotic disorders. In some cases, CBT has been shown to be as effective or even more effective than medication. One of the interesting things that the scientific study of CBT has shown is that CBT actually changes the way the brain works, physically improving its function.

CBT differs from traditional psychotherapy in a few key ways. One of the most important distinctions is the emphasis on the power and responsibility of the patient in CBT. The patient will be encouraged to be the one asking the questions in CBT therapy, and most patients are assigned homework to complete outside of therapy sessions. There is a concept in CBT that everyone has power the power to change how they feel, even if they cannot control the situation, and this can be very empowering for patients. Because of this power shift, the therapist-client relationship is not as critical to success in CBT as it is in other modes of therapy. Patients should still get along well with their therapists, but they do not need a deep, dependent emotional connection to them. Finally, because CBT often treats a specific issue or problem, it is usually shorter in duration than traditional therapy. While some therapies may continue for years, CBT lasts on average just 16 sessions.

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation	17
mental health therapy	163

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	298

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD in 2013

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	43
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	288

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD in 2014

Hypertension	43
High Cholesterol	40
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	30
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	210

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD in 2015

Hypertension	53
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	34
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	180

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	16

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD in 2016

Hypertension	47
High Cholesterol	38
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	63
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	194

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD in 2017

Hypertension	44
High Cholesterol	36
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	75
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	128

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD in 2018

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	61
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	131

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	11
Female	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD in 2019

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	62
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	142

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD in 2020

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	0
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	65
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy	132

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD in 2021

Hypertension	0
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	70
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated as a psychologist in Worthington, MN were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation	17
mental health therapy	186

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD.

**Gender**
Male	7
Female	9

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD From 2012 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Heather Lanae Bajema, PSYD treated were depression, high cholesterol, hypertension and diabetes.

Hypertension	18
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	60
Chronic Kidney Disease	8
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	13
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Cancer	0
Dementia	0

Education & Training

She has a state license in South Dakota.

Licensed In: South Dakota

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Biography

Dr. Heather Bajema is a specialist in psychology. Her areas of expertise include the following: behavioral therapy, geriatric consultation, and depression.