vayda mental health collaborative 299 Coon Rapids Boulevard Northwest, Coon Rapids, MN 55433

"Very dedicated, knowledgeable staff, that listen and show great compassion for their patients. Highly Recommend!"

"Wonderful compassionate care! Dr. Novak is a great listener and has always been supportive and thorough. Highly recommend!"

"I have been a patient at Vayda for close to a year and I would recommend that you look elsewhere for compassionate care. I told my therapist that in person sessions are preferred, as telemedicine doesn't feel as comprehensive for me personally. Vayda canceled ALL in person appointments for a month, while giving patients literally 25 hours notice. Even though I am averse to telemedicine, I decided to give it a try and attended a video session. The audio quality was beyond abysmal, with feedback and an incredibly noisy sound floor. It sounded like being on the phone with customer service at a call center. My therapist told me the owners of Vayda chose to do this to try and expedite a construction project at the office. When I contacted one of the owners (Dr. Alise Novak) regarding the incredibly short notice to transition to video calling and poor audio quality for telemedicine, she told me that it was beyond Vayda's control and their hands were tied. When I asked her why her story was different than what my therapist, she completely sidestepped the question and suggested that I seek treatment elsewhere. My therapist emailed me and said in person sessions could continue on a specific date and when I responded saying I would be there, the therapist emailed me back saying after consulting with their supervisor (Dr. Alise Novak) they would not be offering in person session for me and that I should seek treatment elsewhere. At the very least you can not, in my opinion, trust the providers at Vayda to provide consistent or compassionate care. The photo is of some of the inspirational messages in the lobby at Vayda."

"Dr. Novak is not only a skilled psychologist but also a wonderful and caring person. I refer to her often and respect her work and expertise. She is a true asset to our community."

"I’ve known Dr. Novak as a professional and also personally, and I cannot say enough about the compassion she brings to all of her clients. Not only will she validate what you are going through, but help you through what may seem like an impossible path at this time in your life. She will treat you with utmost knowledge and kindness, right from your first step in the door. You WILL feel seen, heard, and supported throughout your whole journey with her as your mental health provider!"