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Mark D. Bjerke, PhD

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Specializes in: Neuropsychology and Psychology
Professional interests include: religious/spiritual issues, anxiety, couples therapy, and more.
2005 Highland Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701

Mark D. Bjerke, PhD is a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI specializing in neuropsychology and psychology. Mark D. Bjerke, PhD is affiliated with Sagent Behavioral Health.

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Sagent Behavioral Health

2005 Highland Avenue
Eau Claire, WI 54701
(715) 832-5454
(715) 832-2991
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826 S Hastings Way
Eau Claire, WI 54701
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Some issues Mark D. Bjerke, PhD 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.

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.

Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health disorder that people may develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. PTSD causes recurring nightmares, flashbacks, and disturbing memories about the traumatic event. It is frequently triggered by particularly intense and life-threatening incidents. For example, someone involved in a serious car accident may have severe anxiety about the accident months or even years later. War veterans and people involved in armed conflict are particularly prone to developing PTSD. In decades past, PTSD was called shellshock and was used to describe the negative emotions that soldiers endured from war. Today, medical professionals who treat PTSD recognize that it can occur in all types of people and can result from all types of traumatic incidents. It is not known exactly why some people develop PTSD, although PTSD frequently arises from:

  • Accidents
  • Sexual or physical assault
  • Combat
  • Childhood abuse
  • Domestic abuse
  • Natural disasters
  • Torture and kidnapping

People who have experienced significant and repeated trauma are more likely to develop PTSD. Those who have disorders like depression or a family history of depression may also be more prone to PTSD. PTSD symptoms typically begin one month to one year following the traumatic event. There are four main categories of PTSD symptoms:

  • Intrusive memories: Intrusive memories include unwanted memories, feelings of reliving the traumatic event, distressing nightmares, and emotional disturbances from triggers (signs that serve as reminders of the traumatic event). Intrusive memories can lead to elevated heart rate, anxiety, combativeness (fight), withdrawal (flight), and many other responses.
  • Avoidance: Avoidance is an attempt to avoid speaking or thinking about an upsetting event. People with this response might also try to avoid certain people or locations that prompt memories of an event.
  • Changes in physical and emotional reactions: These changes may include difficulty sleeping, hypervigilance, self-destructive behavior, and feelings of guilt and irritability.
  • Alterations in cognition and mood: Alterations can cause negative self-beliefs, depression, shame, and detachment from others.

The intensity and frequency of these symptoms can vary over time. PTSD symptoms may suddenly return after disappearing for years. Many PTSD patients find treatment helps to gradually reduce their symptoms over time.

The most common treatments for PTSD are psychotherapy and oral medications. Psychotherapy for PTSD can include cognitive therapy (therapy to change thought patterns), exposure therapy (therapy to confront memories of the traumatic incident) and eye movement desensitization and reprocessing therapy (EMDR). EMDR integrates exposure therapy with guided eye movements to help patients confront and process their trauma. Certain oral medications may help with PTSD, such as antidepressants and anti-anxiety medications. Self-care, support groups, and relaxation may also benefit those with PTSD.

The path to overcoming PTSD can be long and challenging and people with PTSD can benefit greatly by seeking professional treatment from a mental health care provider. Treatment can reduce PTSD symptoms, provide essential coping strategies, and improve one's quality of life.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

individual therapy

In 2023, Mark D. Bjerke, PhD performed more individual therapy procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

individual therapy

In 2012, Mark D. Bjerke, PhD had a list price for individual therapy that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Wisconsin. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2012 were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic evaluation 36
mental health therapy 374

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2013 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 517

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 51
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2013

Hypertension 36
High Cholesterol 36
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 73
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2014 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 693

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 35
Female 68
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 74

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2014

Hypertension 28
High Cholesterol 35
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 67
Chronic Kidney Disease 0
Asthma 11
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 11
Diabetes 23
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2015 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 784

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 80
Female 178
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 188

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2015

Hypertension 29
High Cholesterol 30
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 9
Depression 71
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 14
Diabetes 24
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2016 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 859

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 41
Female 76
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 94

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2016

Hypertension 26
High Cholesterol 26
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 9
Depression 71
Chronic Kidney Disease 10
Asthma 22
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 20
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2017 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 466

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 32
Female 54
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 64

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2017

Hypertension 24
High Cholesterol 17
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 17
Asthma 20
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 19
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2018 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 455

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 46
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 47

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2018

Hypertension 35
High Cholesterol 28
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 25
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 22
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2019 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 278

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 27
Female 38
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 46

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2019

Hypertension 38
High Cholesterol 23
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 0
Depression 75
Chronic Kidney Disease 22
Asthma 0
Osteoperosis 0
Atrial Fibrilation 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 0
Diabetes 26
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2020 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 450

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 22
Female 34
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 37

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2020

Hypertension 27
High Cholesterol 0
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 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2021 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 405

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 13
Female 24
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2021

Hypertension 41
High Cholesterol 32
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 32
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI during 2022 were mental health therapy.

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

mental health therapy 413

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 14
Female 22
Age
From 65 to 74 0
From 75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD in 2022

Hypertension 44
High Cholesterol 42
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

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated as a neuropsychologist in Eau Claire, WI were mental health therapy and diagnostic evaluation.

diagnostic evaluation 36
mental health therapy 517

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD.

Gender
Male 28
Female 53
Age
75 to 84 0
85 and over 0
Less than 65 58
65 to 74 0

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Mark D. Bjerke, PhD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Mark D. Bjerke, PhD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 29
High Cholesterol 24
Stroke 0
Ischemic Heart Disease 1
Depression 66
Chronic Kidney Disease 7
Asthma 6
Osteoporosis 0
Heart Failure 0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 2
Diabetes 20
Atrial Fibrillation 0
Dementia 0
Cancer 0

Education & Training

He has a state license in Wisconsin.

Licensed In: Wisconsin

Affiliations & Hospitals

Mark D. Bjerke, PhD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Sagent Behavioral Health

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Biography

Dr. Mark Bjerke practices psychology and neuropsychology. Clinical interests for Dr. Bjerke include depression, coping with life changes, and domestic abuse. Dr. Bjerke is professionally affiliated with Sagent Behavioral Health.

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