Women's Issues Psychiatrists in Arvada, CO
Now accepting new patients. I provide compassionate and personalized mental health care focused on helping you feel supported from your very first visit. My approach is collaborative, practical, and centered on understanding the full picture of your emotional and mental well being. Together we will identify the challenges affecting your daily life and create clear treatment strategies that promote balance, resilience, and confidence. My goal is to help you feel better, function more effectively, and move forward with greater clarity and stability.
Now accepting new patients. I provide compassionate and personalized mental health care focused on helping you feel supported from your very first visit. My approach is collaborative, practical, and centered on understanding the full picture of your emotional and mental well being. Together we will identify the challenges affecting your daily life and create clear treatment strategies that promote balance, resilience, and confidence. My goal is to help you feel better, function more effectively, and move forward with greater clarity and stability.
Struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, or burnout—even though you’re used to handling everything well?
I’m Chelsea Smith, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Thrive Psychiatry. I provide integrative psychiatry and medication management for teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and perimenopausal mood and focus changes.
Many of my patients are high-functioning individuals who are used to managing a lot but find that stress, hormonal changes, or attention difficulties begin to affect work, relationships, and daily life.
Struggling with ADHD, depression, anxiety, or burnout—even though you’re used to handling everything well?
I’m Chelsea Smith, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and founder of Thrive Psychiatry. I provide integrative psychiatry and medication management for teens and adults navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, and perimenopausal mood and focus changes.
Many of my patients are high-functioning individuals who are used to managing a lot but find that stress, hormonal changes, or attention difficulties begin to affect work, relationships, and daily life.
With over two decades in Intensive care nursing, I am driven by a passion for helping people heal beyond symptom management. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care with a whole-person, holistic approach to mental wellness. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, burnout, stress, and life transitions—with a special focus on women who are used to holding everything together while quietly feeling overwhelmed. I believe that true healing begins when the mind and body are supported in unison; together, I will support your growth from ordinary to Elevated!
With over two decades in Intensive care nursing, I am driven by a passion for helping people heal beyond symptom management. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care with a whole-person, holistic approach to mental wellness. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood disorders, ADHD, trauma, burnout, stress, and life transitions—with a special focus on women who are used to holding everything together while quietly feeling overwhelmed. I believe that true healing begins when the mind and body are supported in unison; together, I will support your growth from ordinary to Elevated!
Jennifer is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, holding a Master of Science in Nursing from the Regis Loretto Heights School of Nursing, with a specialization in Psychiatry. She is equipped to provide care for a diverse range of individuals, including children, adolescents, adults, pregnant and postpartum women, as well as geriatric populations. Additionally, Jennifer possesses full prescriptive authority in the states of Colorado, Oregon, and Washington.
Jennifer is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, holding a Master of Science in Nursing from the Regis Loretto Heights School of Nursing, with a specialization in Psychiatry. She is equipped to provide care for a diverse range of individuals, including children, adolescents, adults, pregnant and postpartum women, as well as geriatric populations. Additionally, Jennifer possesses full prescriptive authority in the states of Colorado, Oregon, and Washington.
Specialize in treating ADHD, Autism in adults, and PTSD particularly in women who are often overlooked in these diagnoses. Will help to manage symptoms, establish coping skills and identify if any additional supplementation/medication is needed.
Specialize in treating ADHD, Autism in adults, and PTSD particularly in women who are often overlooked in these diagnoses. Will help to manage symptoms, establish coping skills and identify if any additional supplementation/medication is needed.
I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I treat patients struggling with a variety of mental health disorders, such as, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, addiction, OCD, as well as thyroid diseases, hormone imbalances, and weight loss. I enjoy working with all ages-children, adolescents, adults and elderly patients.
I am a board-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I treat patients struggling with a variety of mental health disorders, such as, depression, anxiety, panic disorder, bipolar disorder, PTSD, ADHD, addiction, OCD, as well as thyroid diseases, hormone imbalances, and weight loss. I enjoy working with all ages-children, adolescents, adults and elderly patients.
Online booking available - Many of my clients in Colorado are professionals, parents, and students who seem to “have it all together” yet feel constantly overwhelmed. Anxiety, burnout, or ADHD symptoms leave them tired, distracted, and unable to fully recharge. Others are working through trauma or depression that makes daily life heavier than it should be. They’re searching for calm, focus, and a sense of balance that feels real—not forced. My clients want care that fits their lifestyle, supports both mental and physical wellness, and helps them feel steady, clear, and confident again.
Online booking available - Many of my clients in Colorado are professionals, parents, and students who seem to “have it all together” yet feel constantly overwhelmed. Anxiety, burnout, or ADHD symptoms leave them tired, distracted, and unable to fully recharge. Others are working through trauma or depression that makes daily life heavier than it should be. They’re searching for calm, focus, and a sense of balance that feels real—not forced. My clients want care that fits their lifestyle, supports both mental and physical wellness, and helps them feel steady, clear, and confident again.
Do you feel like you're doing everything right, but still don't feel like yourself? Have you started accepting stress, anxiety, or low mood as your "normal"? You do not have to.
I help adults and children who feel overwhelmed, stuck, distracted, anxious, or emotionally drained and want clarity, balance, and relief. Many are juggling school, work, family, or life transitions and need practical support that fits everyday life. They want to feel calmer, more focused, sleep better, and function well at home and work. I offer thoughtful psychiatric care with medication management and supportive guidance in clear, simple terms.
Do you feel like you're doing everything right, but still don't feel like yourself? Have you started accepting stress, anxiety, or low mood as your "normal"? You do not have to.
I help adults and children who feel overwhelmed, stuck, distracted, anxious, or emotionally drained and want clarity, balance, and relief. Many are juggling school, work, family, or life transitions and need practical support that fits everyday life. They want to feel calmer, more focused, sleep better, and function well at home and work. I offer thoughtful psychiatric care with medication management and supportive guidance in clear, simple terms.
Hello! I graduated with a degree in nursing from Santa Monica College in 2009. Since that time, I’ve worked in several hospital settings including intensive care. I finished my first masters degree as and Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist in 2017 from California State University at Dominguez Hills and started managing extremely sick people in a long-term acute care hospital One universal I’ve seen throughout my many different careers in and out of healthcare is that the presence (or absence) of good mental health care spells the difference between success and failure in any environment.
Hello! I graduated with a degree in nursing from Santa Monica College in 2009. Since that time, I’ve worked in several hospital settings including intensive care. I finished my first masters degree as and Adult Gerontology Clinical Nurse Specialist in 2017 from California State University at Dominguez Hills and started managing extremely sick people in a long-term acute care hospital One universal I’ve seen throughout my many different careers in and out of healthcare is that the presence (or absence) of good mental health care spells the difference between success and failure in any environment.
Feeling overwhelmed by ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood changes, or major life transitions? I provide psychiatric care for adults 18+ with a focus on emotional wellness during key transitions, including relationship and family concerns, parenthood, and career stress. My approach is collaborative and individualized, combining medication management, therapy recommendations, and lifestyle support to help you better understand your symptoms and improve daily functioning.
Feeling overwhelmed by ADHD, anxiety, depression, mood changes, or major life transitions? I provide psychiatric care for adults 18+ with a focus on emotional wellness during key transitions, including relationship and family concerns, parenthood, and career stress. My approach is collaborative and individualized, combining medication management, therapy recommendations, and lifestyle support to help you better understand your symptoms and improve daily functioning.
If you are struggling with unmanageable moods or emotions, maybe you have tried treatment in the past but it has not worked for you. Please come see me and we can build off your history, making sure not to repeat things that have failed you in the past but rather build from this knowledge and improve your symptoms and quality of life through different treatment modalities. If this is further complicated from substance use or maybe originated with substance use we are here to support you, and your recovery.
If you are struggling with unmanageable moods or emotions, maybe you have tried treatment in the past but it has not worked for you. Please come see me and we can build off your history, making sure not to repeat things that have failed you in the past but rather build from this knowledge and improve your symptoms and quality of life through different treatment modalities. If this is further complicated from substance use or maybe originated with substance use we are here to support you, and your recovery.
I offer a holistic care approach via a telehealth platform assisting patients with a wide range of concerns. I create a judgement free zone allowing for open communication to determine what is distressing you. If and when medication is necessary, you will be taking the least amount of medication to obtain the desired effect. I will explain some options, potential side effects, alternatives and goals for treatment. I am a partner in your healthcare team to help you live your best life. We will together develop a specific plan that works best for you.
I offer a holistic care approach via a telehealth platform assisting patients with a wide range of concerns. I create a judgement free zone allowing for open communication to determine what is distressing you. If and when medication is necessary, you will be taking the least amount of medication to obtain the desired effect. I will explain some options, potential side effects, alternatives and goals for treatment. I am a partner in your healthcare team to help you live your best life. We will together develop a specific plan that works best for you.
Book online while I have spots left! If anxiety keeps you up at night, affects your work performance, and makes you cancel plans you used to enjoy, I'm here to help.
I help professionals break free from anxiety that's holding them back. My approach is different because I spent seven years in primary care before specializing in psychiatry. Your physical health, hormones, sleep, and lifestyle connect to your mental health. Whether you're dealing with generalized anxiety, OCD, postpartum depression, or treatment-resistant symptoms, I combine evidence-based medication management with advanced treatments like Spravato and TMS therapy.
Book online while I have spots left! If anxiety keeps you up at night, affects your work performance, and makes you cancel plans you used to enjoy, I'm here to help.
I help professionals break free from anxiety that's holding them back. My approach is different because I spent seven years in primary care before specializing in psychiatry. Your physical health, hormones, sleep, and lifestyle connect to your mental health. Whether you're dealing with generalized anxiety, OCD, postpartum depression, or treatment-resistant symptoms, I combine evidence-based medication management with advanced treatments like Spravato and TMS therapy.
Judy Kwedar - Denver Wellness Associates
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have been practicing as a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in the Denver area since 2019. I offer psychiatric medication evaluations and treatment for various conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and PTSD. I value practicing safe-competent care that incorporates current evidence-based practice. I hope to provide my clients with a comfortable environment where we can collaborate together to create an individualized treatment plan. I believe medication is just one of the many tools involved in treating mental health conditions.
I have been practicing as a board certified psychiatric nurse practitioner in the Denver area since 2019. I offer psychiatric medication evaluations and treatment for various conditions including anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and PTSD. I value practicing safe-competent care that incorporates current evidence-based practice. I hope to provide my clients with a comfortable environment where we can collaborate together to create an individualized treatment plan. I believe medication is just one of the many tools involved in treating mental health conditions.
I bring a warm, compassionate, and calm energy to each patient interaction. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I strive to provide a caring relationship where each person can feel safe and accepted. Research increasingly supports an integrative approach to mental health care, which can include medication, therapy, nutritional support, and exploration of habits, history, and stressors. I will collaborate with you to find a treatment plan that is clinically appropriate and sensitive to your personal needs. I recently completed additional training and certification in perinatal mental health.
I bring a warm, compassionate, and calm energy to each patient interaction. As a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, I strive to provide a caring relationship where each person can feel safe and accepted. Research increasingly supports an integrative approach to mental health care, which can include medication, therapy, nutritional support, and exploration of habits, history, and stressors. I will collaborate with you to find a treatment plan that is clinically appropriate and sensitive to your personal needs. I recently completed additional training and certification in perinatal mental health.
Choosing a mental health provider is an important step, and I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment where patients feel heard and supported. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of behavioral health experience, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practice.
I take a holistic approach to care, recognizing that mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, medical, and social factors.
Choosing a mental health provider is an important step, and I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment where patients feel heard and supported. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of behavioral health experience, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practice.
I take a holistic approach to care, recognizing that mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, medical, and social factors.
Sozo Healthy Minds, under the leadership of Dr. Ori Ogebe-Sheriff, delivers compassionate psychiatric care rooted in holistic and integrative health principles.
Our ideal clients seek evidence-based, innovative treatments that extend beyond conventional methods—driven by a desire for lasting improvement in their mental well-being and overall quality of life. Genetic testing through IntellxxDNA and NBX are available. Through these tests, we can offer you precision medicine that cuts out years of guess work in creating a unique treatment plan that addresses your individual biological needs.
Sozo Healthy Minds, under the leadership of Dr. Ori Ogebe-Sheriff, delivers compassionate psychiatric care rooted in holistic and integrative health principles.
Our ideal clients seek evidence-based, innovative treatments that extend beyond conventional methods—driven by a desire for lasting improvement in their mental well-being and overall quality of life. Genetic testing through IntellxxDNA and NBX are available. Through these tests, we can offer you precision medicine that cuts out years of guess work in creating a unique treatment plan that addresses your individual biological needs.
I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I started my healthcare career working in a mental health hospital while obtaining my undergraduate degree. I completed my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees at Case Western Reserve University. I went on to complete my Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
I am a dual board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. I started my healthcare career working in a mental health hospital while obtaining my undergraduate degree. I completed my Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees at Case Western Reserve University. I went on to complete my Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner certification from The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley.
Choosing a mental health provider is an important step, and I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment where patients feel heard and supported. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of behavioral health experience, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practice.
I take a holistic approach to care, recognizing that mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, medical, and social factors.
Choosing a mental health provider is an important step, and I strive to create a safe, respectful, and collaborative environment where patients feel heard and supported. As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of behavioral health experience, I provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans grounded in evidence-based practice.
I take a holistic approach to care, recognizing that mental health is influenced by biological, psychological, medical, and social factors.
The journey to parenthood can be intense- from infertility and loss to pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, there are profound changes and stresses to your body, mind and identity. It can leave you feeling like you just aren’t yourself anymore. You may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, irritable or empty. You may be unable to sleep or have scary thoughts pop into your mind. If this sounds like you, you aren’t alone. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders impact millions of women every year. These are illnesses, they are not caused by something you did or did not do. And they are treatable. You can and will feel like yourself again.
The journey to parenthood can be intense- from infertility and loss to pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period, there are profound changes and stresses to your body, mind and identity. It can leave you feeling like you just aren’t yourself anymore. You may be feeling overwhelmed, sad, irritable or empty. You may be unable to sleep or have scary thoughts pop into your mind. If this sounds like you, you aren’t alone. Perinatal mood and anxiety disorders impact millions of women every year. These are illnesses, they are not caused by something you did or did not do. And they are treatable. You can and will feel like yourself again.
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FAQ - Psychiatrists for Women's Issues
How can psychiatrists help women with gender-specific mental health challenges?
Women can face a variety of unique mental health challenges that they may seek psychiatric support for, such as reproductive and perinatal mental health, postpartum depression, menopause, body image concerns, and other conditions that intersect with gender-based experiences. Psychiatrists with specific expertise in working with women can offer treatment for these conditions, often through medication management, psychotherapy, or a combination of both. While not all psychiatrists who specialize in women's issues are female, some women find that they are most comfortable seeing a female psychiatrist, as they may feel more supported by someone who has shared life experiences and perspectives.
What does psychiatric treatment for women's issues involve?
Because women's issues encompass a variety of concerns, the course of treatment recommended by a psychiatrist will vary. However, psychiatrists will often begin treatment with an assessment of a client's current symptoms and recommend a treatment plan according to the assessment findings. Treatment often includes a combination of psychotherapy and medication, depending on the nature of the concern and the individual's goals. For example, a psychiatrist might use evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), psychodynamic therapy, or interpersonal therapy (IPT) to help clients explore and address challenges related to identity, relationships, parenting, or past trauma. For those experiencing mood changes related to hormonal fluctuations—such as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or perinatal depression—medication may also be considered to help stabilize mood. In many cases, psychiatrists will coordinate with other healthcare providers, such as OB-GYNs or primary care physicians, to ensure comprehensive care.
How can I find a psychiatrist who specializes in women's issues?
Psychology Today's online directory allows users to search for psychiatrists by treatment specialty and gender, making it easy to find psychiatrists (MDs) and psychiatric nurse practitioners (PMHNPs) who treat women's issues and identify as female. Each provider profile includes key information such as clinical specialties, therapeutic approach, licensure, accepted insurance plans, languages spoken, and session fees.