Professional Psychiatrist
Hello! I am Dr. Kari Rengo
Finding your True North doesn’t need to be difficult or painful. It can be comfortable, natural, and done at a pace that works for you. You can smile, shed a tear or two, and maybe even enjoy the conversation. My ultimate goal is for you to walk away from our visit by thinking “Hey! That wasn’t so bad!”
Together we will identify the symptoms that caused you to lose your fixed point in this spinning world, and create a treatment plan that is based on your most deeply held beliefs, values, and the principles you live by. I will celebrate with you when your internal compass — unique to you — returns to represent who you are at your deepest level!
True North Psychiatry is based out of Duluth, Minnesota, but with the benefits of tele-health, I am licensed to help anyone in Wisconsin and Minnesota from the comfort of their home (or any other setting of their choosing).
I have a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree and a Family Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner certificate from the College of St. Scholastica. Using the alphabet as a guide, these degrees make me a DNP, APRN, PMHNP-BC. Say that 10 times fast!
In order to reach even more patients in the Northland, I work with MAP Behavioral Health Center in Duluth to provide Psychiatric Medication Management. Together, we ensure that our patients are receiving the greatest benefit and best possible outcomes from their medications.
I live in the Northland with my husband, our three kids, three dogs, and two cats! We enjoy spending time in nature and being on the lake together. A little secret of mine is I’m obsessed with gnomes and have a weakness for peanut butter M&Ms, cake pops, and comfort food!
I am deeply passionate about psychiatry and am dedicated to helping you find your True North and get back on the path you always dreamed of!
Take your first step today, call or send a message to schedule an appointment.



Mission
Vision
Confidentiality
Your personal information and records are secure and all our telehealth sessions are confidential.
Pet Thearpy
Animal can help reduce nerves, increase your mood, and even boost your confidence during your session.
Online Appointments
Receive psychiatric-mental health services in a more comfortable setting with telehealth.
Experience
As a practicing psychiatric-mental health practitioner, my passion in helping clients find their True North in our busy world.
Professionalism
Guaranteed high-quality professional services for everyone of all ages, race, sexual orientation, and gender preference.
Your Journey
Together we will create a treatment plan that is based on your most deeply held beliefs, values, and principles.
Meet Jemma & Emmy Pet Therapy
Pet therapy uses trained animals to help people cope with, and recover from, some physical and mental health conditions. Although not called pet therapy until the 1960s, dogs have been used for patients with psychiatric disorders since the 1700s. Pet therapy has been shown to have many advantages.
- Increase energy levels
- Decrease depression
- Improve self-esteem and mood
- Reduces boredom
- Stimulates the release of endorphins (oxytocin) that have a calming effect on people
- Encourages Communication
- Increase socialization and sense of community
- Decrease Anxiety
- Creates motivation for faster recovery
Now, imagine you’re at a telehealth psychiatry appointment. You are feeling nervous about sharing the symptoms that are bothering you the most with a new face. Then, you notice a dog and/or a cat wander into the provider’s office. Who are those pets, you ask? Meet Emmy and Jemma!
After the visit, you realize you’re smiling! You feel a little less nervous and a bit more confident. In fact, you’re already looking forward to your next visit with Jemma, Emmy, and Kari!

Jemma
Jemma is a 5-year old German Shepard. She has the most awesome pointy ears and a soft, smooth coat. She is a talkative dog and is not afraid to voice her opinion about things. She loves chasing chipmunks, playing in her pool, and taking naps outside. She is obsessed with tennis balls and has been known to steal items from the garage and hoard them in her outdoor kennel.

Emmy
Emmy is a 13-year old Maine Coon cat. He has the most amazing green eyes and the fluffiest coat. He talks to people using trills, which are cooing, bird-like sounds. He loves eating, especially people’s food, and takes a lot of naps. He is obsessed with hair ties and is frequently caught lying in the middle of the kitchen table.
Now, imagine you’re at a telehealth psychiatry appointment. You are feeling nervous about sharing the symptoms that are bothering you the most with a new face. Then, you notice a dog and/or a cat wander into the provider’s office. Who are those pets, you ask? Meet Emmy and Jemma!
After the visit, you realize you’re smiling! You feel a little less nervous and a bit more confident. In fact, you’re already looking forward to your next visit with Jemma, Emmy, and Kari!
Mental Health Resources
National Institute of Mental Health
The lead federal agency for research on mental disorders.
Administration for Children and Families
Working to promote the economic & social well-being of children, families, and communities.
MentalHealth.gov
One-stop access to U.S. government mental health and mental health problems information.
American Psychological Association (APA)
The leading scientific and professional organization representing psychology in the United States.