Mental Health - Douglas County, WI Resource

Psychology • Superior, WI

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Essentia Health St. Mary's Superior Clinic in Superior, Wisconsin offers psychiatric care and an emergency room. Patients must first be seen by a primary care provider at Essentia Superior to receive psychiatric services at the clinic.

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Clinic Type

Psychology

Address

3500 Tower Ave., Superior, WI 54880

Phone

715-817-7100

Email

intake@encouragementclinic.hush.com

Opening Hours

Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.

Website

http://douglascountyresource.com/mental-health-2/

Emergency Care

Emergency/Urgent

Services Offered

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Team

Superior Behavioral Services — 18 months – 13 years
Clear Harbor Counseling — ages 13 and above
Karen Schwo
Johnson Therapy Services — ages 12 and above and families

Insurance & Payment

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Languages Spoken

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FAQs

What is the process to see a primary care provider at Essentia Superior for psychiatric care?

Essentia Health St. Mary’s Superior Clinic requires you to be seen by a primary care provider at Essentia Superior in order to receive psychiatric care at Essentia Superior.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Mplrs.com (Douglas County Human Services): 4.3/5.0 (based on 3 employee reviews) (3)
Indeed (Douglas County Health and Human Services): Not specified (negative sentiment highlighted) (5)
Localitybiz (Superior Behavioral Services, Northwest Journey): Mixed (ranging from 1 to 5 stars) (Variable)

Patients praise

Appreciation for professional, caring, and highly educated clinical staff at specific facilities
Recognition of programs as pillars of community support for youth and families
Supportive and flexible workplace environments reported at some local behavioral service providers

Common complaints

Staff inconsistency and perceived lack of efficacy in certain youth treatment programs
General administrative challenges, including payment delays and staffing shortages affecting clinic sustainability
Negative feedback regarding the work environment and management at public health and human services departments

"NWJ is an absolutely incredible program that's held up high by it's outstanding, very well-educated and caring staff. There is a reason why NWJ is one of the most referred and recommended mental health services in superior!"

— Localitybiz (Northwest Journey)

"Inconsistency with staff. Quick to deny treatment for the youth that need it most, counterproductive when the program outlines helping aimed at providing services."

— Localitybiz (Northwest Journey)

"Owner Donald Mattson said the therapist shortage, and payment delays and denials contributed to the decision [to close]."

— Superior Telegram

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].

In the News

Wisconsin Local Health Departments: Douglas County — Nov 10, 2025
Hope Haven Peer Respite brings mental health support to Northern Wisconsin — Jul 15, 2025
Counseling and Mental Health Services - UW-Superior — Jan 15, 2026

Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026. Own this clinic? Claim or correct this listing.