Dr. Brian Johns specializes in treatment-resistant depression, recognizing the need for individualized care that integrates the mind, body, and spirit.
Dr. Johns earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his psychiatry residency there as well. His academic background also includes degrees in English, Film, and Photography, along with advanced certification from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C.—a unique foundation that informs his holistic, person-centered approach.
Dr. Brian Johns specializes in treatment-resistant depression, recognizing the need for individualized care that integrates the mind, body, and spirit.
Dr. Johns earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his psychiatry residency there as well. His academic background also includes degrees in English, Film, and Photography, along with advanced certification from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C.—a unique foundation that informs his holistic, person-centered approach.
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The best
(1 week ago)
May-2026
Extremely bright, articulate, compassionate, detailed and knowledgeable in medical fields beyond his practice. I think he is be far one of the top doctors i have ever seen.
(1 month ago)
Apr-2026
Excellent Doctor!
(2 months ago)
Mar-2026
Very helpful and caring
(3 months ago)
Feb-2026
Dr. Johns is fantastic, he’s very open minded to different forms of treatment. He’s nonjudgmental and he’s been very supportive. Much better than my last psychiatrist and I’ve made huge progress and I’m happy now under his care.
(4 months ago)
Jan-2026
Dr Johns has a very collaborative approach to Psychiatry. Having been treatment resistent for most all of my adult life, having additional cognitive issues, and physical impairments, my med list is complicated. He does not ever make unilateral decisions about my care. He wants my input. He offers options. He allows me my autonomy.
I have sometimes felt hopeless. However, after my appointments with Dr Johns, I see that he doesn't feel any of the defeat I do. It's encouraging. Unfortunately, that is not nearly true enough for many med providers.
In addition, necessary psych testing was hard to come by. He gave me a referral to a Psychologist outside of his clinic. They were collegues many years ago and both said of the other that each is the best there is at what they do.
One quick example: we had a med check appointment yesterday. He allowed me the space to "dump" a bit with my frustrations of all the M Health red tape that creates barriers to quality care. I really appreciated that
(4 months ago)
Jan-2026
Always a good conversation with Brian.
(4 months ago)
Jan-2026
He is thee best Dr I have encountered, he listens & comes up with a plan to help with your problems, he is empathetic, caring & attentive A+++
(5 months ago)
Dec-2025
he's VERY collaborative
(5 months ago)
Dec-2025
dr johns is very compassionate and insightful.
(6 months ago)
Nov-2025
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The Remedy Mental Health - Golden Valley
701 Decatur Ave. N. Suite 109 Golden Valley, MN 55427
As a Psychiatrist at The Remedy Mental Health, Dr. Brian Johns is dedicated to transforming the treatment of mood disorders through compassionate care and cutting-edge interventions. He specializes in treatment-resistant depression, recognizing the need for individualized care that integrates the mind, body, and spirit.
Dr. Johns earned his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Minnesota and completed his psychiatry residency there as well. His academic background also includes degrees in English, Film, and Photography, along with advanced certification from the Center for Mind-Body Medicine in Washington, D.C.—a unique foundation that informs his holistic, person-centered approach.
Dedicated to his work in ketamine treatment and research, Dr. Johns performed a landmark study at the Minneapolis VA that helped define ketamine’s role in outpatient psychiatry. He went on to develop the region’s first ketamine clinic at North Memorial Health, directing over 1,800 treatments and leading one of the largest expansions of mental health services in the organization’s history. He also completed a fellowship in transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) at Duke University and has served as a consultant in the development of esketamine (Spravato) therapy.
Outside of his clinical work, Dr. Johns enjoys wildlife photography and exploring the outdoors through hiking, biking, skiing, and traveling with his family.
The best
Extremely bright, articulate, compassionate, detailed and knowledgeable in medical fields beyond his practice. I think he is be far one of the top doctors i have ever seen.
Excellent Doctor!
Very helpful and caring
Dr. Johns is fantastic, he’s very open minded to different forms of treatment. He’s nonjudgmental and he’s been very supportive. Much better than my last psychiatrist and I’ve made huge progress and I’m happy now under his care.
Dr Johns has a very collaborative approach to Psychiatry. Having been treatment resistent for most all of my adult life, having additional cognitive issues, and physical impairments, my med list is complicated. He does not ever make unilateral decisions about my care. He wants my input. He offers options. He allows me my autonomy. I have sometimes felt hopeless. However, after my appointments with Dr Johns, I see that he doesn't feel any of the defeat I do. It's encouraging. Unfortunately, that is not nearly true enough for many med providers. In addition, necessary psych testing was hard to come by. He gave me a referral to a Psychologist outside of his clinic. They were collegues many years ago and both said of the other that each is the best there is at what they do. One quick example: we had a med check appointment yesterday. He allowed me the space to "dump" a bit with my frustrations of all the M Health red tape that creates barriers to quality care. I really appreciated that
Always a good conversation with Brian.
He is thee best Dr I have encountered, he listens & comes up with a plan to help with your problems, he is empathetic, caring & attentive A+++
he's VERY collaborative
dr johns is very compassionate and insightful.