Dr. Catherine Scharlau is an experienced Licensed Psychologist. At Collegiate Mental Wellness she specializes in therapy and assessment with college students, young adults, adolescents and pre-teens. She offers a positive, supportive approach and prioritizes understanding where you are now, helping to identify your strengths to move forward.

Dr. Scharlau works with clients expressing a broad range of mental health concerns and recognizes that adjustment, stress and life transitions can also be essential times for seeking support.

Dr. Scharlau completed a Ph.D. at the University of Minnesota and a B.A. at Carleton College.

Dr. Scharlau offers In Person Visits at our St. Paul Clinic or Video Visits in all PsyPact States if more convenient for you.

Dr. Scharlau and Dr. Mehmel have worked together providing collaborative care for over a decade.

Dr. Jennifer Mehmel is a board-certified pediatrician with over 30 years caring for patients from infancy through young adulthood. She is narrowing her interests and at Collegiate Mental Wellness will provide medication assessment and management for adolescents and young adults with concerns of depression, anxiety, and ADHD. She has significant experience in these areas from her earlier practice.

Therapy is an important component of the treatment for anxiety and depression and Dr. Mehmel is excited to be working in partnership with Dr. Scharlau.

Dr. Mehmel will not provide primary pediatric care through Collegiate Mental Wellness.

Dr. Mehmel received her M.D. from the University of Minnesota Medical School and her B.A. from Northwestern University.

Dr. Mehmel requires first time clients to meet in person at our St. Paul Clinic. Follow up visits can be in person or video visits.

Dr. Mehmel has managed mental health medications, coordinating collaborative client care with Dr. Scharlau for many years.