Sunday, December 7, 2025

Aspirus Iron River: New Psychologist Specializes in Rural Mental Health

by Dr. Michael Lee – Health Editor

Aspirus Health Welcomes clinical Psychologist Lisa Pangrazzi, Psy.D.

IRON RIVER, MI – Aspirus Iron River ⁢hospital and Clinics is pleased to announce the addition of Lisa Pangrazzi, ⁢psy.D., LP/CAADC, to⁤ its behavioral health team. Dr.pangrazzi⁤ will focus on providing assessment and‌ psychological services to individuals and families facing mental health‍ and/or​ substance abuse challenges in the rural community.

Dr. ‌Pangrazzi earned her Doctor ‌of​ Psychology (PsyD) in Clinical Psychology from ‍Union Institute and university, with her doctoral research⁤ centered on behavioral health service delivery in rural cultures. She also holds Master’s Degrees from​ Union Institute and University and Duquesne University, and a Bachelor⁤ of Science in Addiction Studies from Mercy ⁤College of Detroit.her Doctoral residency Programme provided extensive training in psychological assessment and clinical services within rural settings, and she received IRB approval from Aspirus‍ Health ⁤to conduct dissertation‌ research on mental health in rural culture.

Dr. Pangrazzi brings meaningful clinical experience, having⁢ served adults and adolescents ​in inpatient, ⁢intensive⁤ outpatient, ‍and conventional outpatient settings.Her skills encompass⁢ intake‌ assessments, diagnosis, treatment planning, and aftercare‍ coordination. She is proficient in a variety of therapeutic approaches,including individual,family,and couples therapy,and also group and multifamily⁤ group therapy,and psychoeducational ⁤lectures.

Dr.Pangrazzi holds the following advanced certifications: Certified Advanced Alcohol ​and Drug Abuse Counselor ‍(CAADC), ⁣Master Addiction Counselor (MAC), and Clinical Hypnosis.

“I am honored ⁤to join the Aspirus team and ​to have the prospect to​ provide⁢ quality, effective behavioral health treatment in the rural community in which I was raised,” saeid Dr. Pangrazzi. She ‍is dedicated to delivering compassionate, evidence-based care tailored to each patient’s unique needs, with ‌a professional mission to improve long-term wellness, recovery, ⁢and‌ quality of life for those in rural ​areas.

To schedule an appointment with Dr.Pangrazzi at the Aspirus Iron River Clinic, please​ call 715-847-2761.

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