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Best Psychiatrists in Knik-Fairview, AK (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Knik-Fairview: Ptarmigan Psychiatry, RP Score 71/100; 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

  2. 12

    Most-reviewed: Arctic Eagle Wellness, 49 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #12.

Rankings can't be bought. Psychologists can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

24 Knik-Fairview psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.9★ across 24 rated practices.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Knik-Fairview at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Knik-Fairview at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ptarmigan Psychiatry713.7★ (3)Knik-Fairview—Overall
2Mat-Su Mental Health, LLC. - Counseling and Psychiatric Services664.9★ (33)Anchorage, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3Dr. Ronald K. Pollock, DO664.8★ (6)Knik-Fairview——
4Summit Psychiatry Associates615.0★ (7)Anchorage, 17 mi away——
5Monarch Psychiatry Of Alaska LLC613.4★ (35)Anchorage, 24 mi awaySat—
6Looking Forward Psychiatry and Counseling605.0★ (11)Knik-Fairview——
7Headlight Therapists & Psychiatric Services Wasilla593.2★ (9)Knik-Fairview——
8Alaska Psychiatric Institute583.1★ (16)Anchorage, 24 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Arctic Behavioral Health, LLC574.2★ (5)Anchorage, 25 mi away——
10Dr. David Kim DO Anchorage Psychiatry573.8★ (6)Anchorage, 24 mi away——

The 24 best psychiatrists in Knik-Fairview, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  1. Ranked #1 in Knik-Fairview

    #1 Ptarmigan Psychiatry

    Based in Knik-Fairview

    71/100RP Score

    Ranked #1 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    851 Westpoint Dr Ste 302, Wasilla, AK 99654
    View profile for Ptarmigan Psychiatry(907) 373-5015

  3. #3 Dr. Ronald K. Pollock, DO

    Based in Knik-Fairview

    66/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    851 Westpoint Dr, Wasilla, AK 99654
    View profile for Dr. Ronald K. Pollock, DO(907) 272-1892

  4. #4 Summit Psychiatry Associates

    Based in Anchorage, 17 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 5 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    Virtual Only, 247 S Alaska St, Palmer, AK 99645
    View profile for Summit Psychiatry Associates(907) 215-2353

  5. #5 Monarch Psychiatry Of Alaska LLC

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    61/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.4★ from 35 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    101 W Benson Blvd #306, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Monarch Psychiatry Of Alaska LLC(907) 885-1089

  11. #11 Dr. Elwin D. Hjellen, DO

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Child psychiatrist”, 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3201 C St Ste 606, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Dr. Elwin D. Hjellen, DO(907) 222-6606

  12. #12 Arctic Eagle Wellness

    Based in Eagle River, 12 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17051 Mercy Dr Ste 204, Eagle River, AK 99577
    View profile for Arctic Eagle Wellness(907) 206-5047

  13. #13 Solstice Psychiatry

    Based in Anchorage, 22 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health service”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2741 DeBarr Rd Suite 411, Anchorage, AK 99508
    View profile for Solstice Psychiatry(907) 280-9358

  15. #15 Psychology Resources

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    49/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8:30 AM–6 PM · Tue–Thu 8:30 AM–7 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Denali Tower South, 2600 Denali St, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Psychology Resources(907) 272-4407

  17. #17 Alaska Serenity Clinic

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    46/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4000 Old Seward Hwy Suite100, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Alaska Serenity Clinic(907) 223-3879

  18. #18 Frontier Health and Wellness

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3201 C St Ste 606, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Frontier Health and Wellness(907) 222-6606

  19. #19 Alpenglow Behavioral Health

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    45/100RP Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–4:30 PM · Wed 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3201 C St Ste 606, Anchorage, AK 99503
    View profile for Alpenglow Behavioral Health(907) 222-6606

  21. #21 Willow Medical And Wellness

    Based in Anchorage, 26 mi away

    44/100RP Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    920 E 72nd Ave, Anchorage, AK 99518
    View profile for Willow Medical And Wellness(907) 222-0753

  23. #23 Alaska Behavioral Health - Adult Outpatient Clinic

    Based in Anchorage, 24 mi away

    43/100RP Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 1.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 1.8★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4045 Lake Otis Pkwy, Anchorage, AK 99508
    View profile for Alaska Behavioral Health - Adult Outpatient Clinic(907) 563-1000

  24. #24 Bridges Counseling Connections

    Based in Anchorage, 27 mi away

    42/100RP Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 2.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 2.8★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8717 Dimond D Cir, Anchorage, AK 99515
    View profile for Bridges Counseling Connections(907) 771-0536

Also serving Knik-Fairview

20 more psychiatrists within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a specialty we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked psychiatrists serving Knik-Fairview
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alaska Integrative Psychiatry LLC25 mi
Arctic Valor Wellness29 mi
Dr. David Telford26 mi
Dr. Spencer Augustin24 mi
Erica L. Coady, Ph.D.24 mi
Erica L. Coady, PhD24 mi
Feigin Ronald MD25 mi
Heather Brock, ANPIn Knik-Fairview
Jeff LPC Grasser MSIn Knik-Fairview
Jesse Cooper, PMHNP -- Psychiatric Services WasillaIn Knik-Fairview
Katherine M. Paulick, PsyDIn Knik-Fairview
Kiehl Royal MD25 mi
Kristina Kruchowski1.0★ (1)In Knik-Fairview
LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Anchorage23 mi
Maze Michael MD23 mi
North Star Behavioral Health: Ghosh Shubhranjan MD22 mi
Orion Behavioral Health Network5.0★ (2)24 mi
PsychPlus Anchorage Clinic - Psychiatrist and Therapist23 mi
Sandra M. Mitchell, PhD24 mi
Sara Kozup-Evon5.0★ (2)24 mi

How we ranked Knik-Fairview psychiatrists

We scored 24 Knik-Fairview psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Knik-Fairview data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in Knik-Fairview: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Knik-Fairview?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Knik-Fairview, AK is Ptarmigan Psychiatry with an RP Score of 71/100. It has 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews. Mat-Su Mental Health, LLC. - Counseling and Psychiatric Services (#2) and Dr. Ronald K. Pollock, DO (#3) follow. We ranked 24 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Knik-Fairview?

RankedPsychologists ranks 24 psychiatrists serving Knik-Fairview, AK. 4 of them are based in Knik-Fairview; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in Knik-Fairview work on weekends?

4 of 24 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mat-Su Mental Health, LLC. - Counseling and Psychiatric Services (#2), Monarch Psychiatry Of Alaska LLC (#5) and Alaska Psychiatric Institute (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Knik-Fairview psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated psychiatrists in Knik-Fairview is 3.9★, with a median of 11 reviews. Arctic Eagle Wellness has the most, 49 reviews, and ranks #12. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside Knik-Fairview count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Knik-Fairview city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in Knik-Fairview ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Knik-Fairview

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 24 psychiatrists serving Knik-Fairview.

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