Sept. 12, 2025: Lakewood Health System welcomes Dr. Mitch Fritz, clinical psychologist, as the newest provider to its behavioral health team. 
Originally from St. Cloud, MN, Dr. Fritz completed his undergraduate degree at St. John’s University, and received his Doctor of Clinical Psychology degree from George Fox University in OR. He recently completed his doctoral internship at St. Cloud Veteran Affairs, and his post-doctoral fellowship at CentraCare’s family medicine clinic and sleep center. Dr. Fritz belongs to the American Psychological Association, the Collaborative Family Health Association, the Society of Behavioral Sleep Medicine, and the Minnesota Psychological Association.
Dr. Fritz’s practice will be integrated into primary care and the sleep medicine settings. Within primary care, he provides behavioral health services, collaborating closely with primary care providers to support patients’ mental and physical health. Serving patients across the lifespan, he offers brief, evidence-based interventions for problems such as depression, anxiety, stress, sleep, chronic illness management, and lifestyle changes. Dr. Fritz’s role emphasizes accessibility, prevention, and early intervention to improve and support patient well-being.
“I'm excited to join the Lakewood team and to serve a rural community where I can help increase access to behavioral health services and make a meaningful impact alongside a dedicated team of providers.”
Dr. Fritz and his wife, Josie, have two sons named Frankie and Charlie, the latter of whom was born in July. In his free time, Dr. Fritz enjoys spending time outside hunting, fishing, and in their garden. He also enjoys staying active and competing in triathlons.