Psychiatrists in La Plata County, CO
Chidi Enwere
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, APRN
Verified
19 Endorsed
Verified
19 Endorsed
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.
David Edwin Drake
Psychiatrist, DO, MTS
Verified
Verified
As a psychiatrist I have a unique practice where I offer combined talk work (psychotherapy) along with conservative use of medication, where necessary. I work with individuals, couples, and families from a family systems perspective, having trained extensively in Bowen Family Systems Theory. A Colorado native, I live in Des Moines, Iowa and provide televideo psychiatry throughout both Iowa and Colorado. I serve as psychaitrist for the Ute Mtn Ute Tribe. I see folks on a self-pay basis so I do not accept insurance. I am able to see folks on Medicare if they sign a waiver that allows me to bill them on a self-pay basis.
Lifespan Psychiatry of Colorado
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNS
Verified
Verified
Our provider, Carrie Shahbahrami, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, PMHNP-BC, is dually boarded in medical and psychiatric care allowing a comprehensive assessment of each client's needs. Carrie began her nursing career in 2000 focusing on the needs of patients within the acute hospital setting. Upon furthering her education at Johns Hopkins University and University of Cincinnati, Carrie chose to focus on client's needing specialized psychiatric care and treatment. Carrie's passion is serving the underrepresented while reducing the stigma associated with mental health.
Dr. Ronil Shah
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified
Verified
Dr. Shah is welcoming new patients for video appointments. As a Board-certified M.D. psychiatrist, he specializes in assessing and treating anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, OCD, PTSD and other psychiatric issues. A holistic provider, he combines non-pharmacologic approaches - including psychodynamic psychotherapy and cognitive behavioral therapy - in addition to medication. He utilizes such therapeutic modalities in medication management appointments as well as dedicated therapy sessions. Consequently, patients benefit from well-integrated treatment that is both systematic and thorough.
Colorado Psychiatric
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, Psych, NP
Verified
Verified
Although carefully chosen medications can quickly achieve much needed relief of anxiety, depression, insomnia and trauma symptoms, a thorough evaluation can also identify many opportunities for improvement without medications. The most effective treatment plan may include work-life balance, nutrition and sleep strategies, addressing, avoiding or adapting to triggers, in addition to multiple psychotherapies. When needed, medications with the lowest side effects, easiest to use, most predictably effective & not addictive are recommended. Ultimately, it is up to each person to decide which strategies they will use to achieve wellness.
Online Psychiatrists
Mary Margaret Weiss
Psychiatrist, MD, MBA
Verified
Verified
I am board-certified in General Psychiatry, recently relocated to Telluride, CO in San Miguel County. I have practiced in Colorado, California, Maryland and Virginia during my 10+ years in practice. I have worked in both emergent and outpatient settings with a variety of adult populations. Prior to medicine, I worked in finance and earned an MBA from Duke University. I have observed that the common principal underlying all of my medical and non-medical experiences is that a client must support their own plan. This is most likely if the client is part of developing that plan.
Lisa Boffa Pllc
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP, ND
Verified
Verified
My ideal clients would be motivated to partner with me to help themselves and improve their lives.
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About Psychiatrists, meds and Psychiatric Nurses.
A Psychiatrist in La Plata County is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
La Plata County Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in La Plata County has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in La Plata County, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. La Plata County Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
A Psychiatrist in La Plata County is a qualified medical doctor who specializes in treating mental health issues and diagnosable disorders.
La Plata County Psychiatrists differ from other mental health professionals in that they may prescribe medication as well as practice psychotherapy in treatment. Sometimes, Psychiatrists form part of a clinical team in which they will diagnose and prescribe, while psychologists or therapists provide the client's psychotherapy.
As part of a clinical assessment, Psychiatrists may conduct physical examinations, take blood tests, and order and interpret lab tests and brain image scans, such as CT scans, CAT Scans, and MRIs.
The field of psychiatry in La Plata County has many sub-specialties, including pediatric psychiatry. Those who work with the elderly are called geriatric psychiatrists.
Other related sub-specialties include cognition psychiatry, addiction psychiatry, psychosomatic, forensic, reproductive medicine specialties, psychopharmacology , psychiatric genetics, neuroimaging, and clinical neurophysiology.
Psychiatric nurse practitioners in La Plata County, or mental health nurse practitioners, generally have an MS degree in nursing (MSN) and a number of years of training to become certified. Psychiatric nurse practitioners are able to assess and diagnose mental health conditions and prescribe medication. La Plata County Psychiatric nurse practitioners also have training that enables them to include psychotherapy with treatment.
How to find the right Psychiatrist?
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in La Plata County, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in La Plata County, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in La Plata County as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( La Plata County). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.
If you're finding it difficult to find the right psychiatrist in La Plata County, don't worry--you're not alone. Psychiatrists are highly specialized professionals. They tend to be busy--appointments can be short (e.g. 15 mins.)--and so as a potential client you can sometimes feel lost or confused. Don't let this deter you.
Begin first by checking the psychiatrists listed here nearest to you. If they are limited in number, expand out your search geographically (Broaden your Search) and see who's available further afield. Use the links in the left nav bar to find the relevant insurance, if you intend to use your health insurance to pay for the provider.
If you're still finding it difficult to find a psychiatrist in La Plata County, call or contact the professionals here and ask for a psychiatric referral. You can also call the psychiatric nurses in La Plata County as they tend to be affiliated to a network of psychiatrists in their area ( La Plata County). Or just chat to them to see if they can help.