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Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD

Accepting New Patients
Specializes in: Psychology
Professional interests include: anxiety, depression, grief
14000 Fairview Drive Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville 14000 Building
Burnsville, MN 55337

Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD is a psychologist in Burnsville, MN specializing in psychology. Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD is affiliated with Park Nicollet Clinic.

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Office Locations

Address:

14000 Fairview Drive Park Nicollet Clinic and Specialty Center Burnsville 14000 Building
Burnsville, MN 55337

Address:

6750 France Avenue S #340
Edina, MN 55435

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Some issues Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, 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.

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD treated as a psychologist in Burnsville, MN were mental health therapy.

mental health therapy 86

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD.

Gender
Male 2
Female 5
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 6
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
75 to 84
85 and over
Less than 65 5
65 to 74

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD From 2015 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD treated were depression, hypertension, high cholesterol and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 22
High Cholesterol 12
Stroke
Ischemic Heart Disease
Depression 59
Chronic Kidney Disease 11
Asthma 2
Osteoporosis
Heart Failure
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease
Diabetes 11
Atrial Fibrillation
Cancer
Dementia

Education & Training

She has a state license in Minnesota.

Licensed In: Minnesota

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Park Nicollet Clinic

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD has an average of 1.0 out of 5 stars based on 1 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Jessica Theresa Kaster, PHD from all over the web to help you find the right in Burnsville, MN. 

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Overall Rating: 1.0 2024-10-21 
Unpleasant, unhelpful, and unprofessional. No empathy, bedside manner, or basic understanding of mental health challenges.

Biography

Dr. Jessica Kaster specializes in psychology. Dr. Kaster is affiliated with North Memorial Health. HealthPartners reports that she is accepting new patients at her office in.

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