Anxiety Psychiatrists in Telluride, CO
Kyle Brown
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Telluride, CO 81435
Kyle can help with your evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and medication management of various psychiatric disorders such as depression and other mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety and many other mental health conditions.
Accepting New Patients! Kyle is a dual board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a family nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority in Colorado. Mr. Brown received his advanced degree from Regis University in Denver Colorado and has 14 years of experience in the healthcare arena; including pediatrics, communicable disease control, and integrated family practice. Kyle has a passion for current research and treatment therapies in psychiatry, with a focus on both pharmacological and non-medication management of psychiatric disorders. He has a particular interest in treatment resistant mood disorders and OCD.
Kyle can help with your evaluation, diagnosis, treatment and medication management of various psychiatric disorders such as depression and other mood disorders, ADHD, PTSD, anxiety and many other mental health conditions.
Accepting New Patients! Kyle is a dual board certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner and a family nurse practitioner with prescriptive authority in Colorado. Mr. Brown received his advanced degree from Regis University in Denver Colorado and has 14 years of experience in the healthcare arena; including pediatrics, communicable disease control, and integrated family practice. Kyle has a passion for current research and treatment therapies in psychiatry, with a focus on both pharmacological and non-medication management of psychiatric disorders. He has a particular interest in treatment resistant mood disorders and OCD.
Lashandra Saulsberry
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
11 Endorsed
Telluride, CO 81435 (Online Only)
Shandra is dedicated to providing warm, compassionate care to each individual throughout their healing journey. She treats depression and complex mood disorders, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Women’s Health, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Insomnia, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic disorder and more.
Shandra is dedicated to providing warm, compassionate care to each individual throughout their healing journey. She treats depression and complex mood disorders, anxiety disorders, panic disorder, Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, Women’s Health, Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder, Insomnia, Grief and Loss, Life transitions, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, panic disorder and more.
Kayse Budd
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Telluride, CO 81435 (Online Only)
Hello and welcome to my profile! I am a holistic psychiatrist who's also an artist, yoga instructor, & astrologer. I spent 12 years working with Andrew Weil MD's Integrative Medicine Program at the Univ of Arizona & Deepak Chopra/Chopra Center in Southern CA. I love helping people find purpose, live healthy + balanced lifestyles, & reach their potential. Mild depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress, path-finding, & burnout are my specialties. Though conventionally trained at Duke University, Univ of Michigan Med School, & Univ of Arizona Psychiatry Residency, I practice in a unique & integrative way.
Hello and welcome to my profile! I am a holistic psychiatrist who's also an artist, yoga instructor, & astrologer. I spent 12 years working with Andrew Weil MD's Integrative Medicine Program at the Univ of Arizona & Deepak Chopra/Chopra Center in Southern CA. I love helping people find purpose, live healthy + balanced lifestyles, & reach their potential. Mild depression, anxiety, insomnia, stress, path-finding, & burnout are my specialties. Though conventionally trained at Duke University, Univ of Michigan Med School, & Univ of Arizona Psychiatry Residency, I practice in a unique & integrative way.
Melissa Shulman
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Telluride, CO 81435 (Online Only)
Hello! My name is Melissa Shulman and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with The 40/20 Collective. As your provider, it is my goal that you feel truly seen and supported. During our sessions I will get to know you and your unique needs, and we will develop a treatment plan that is guided by what’s most important to you. Wherever you are on your mental health journey, I will meet you where you’re at. I provide holistic care and medication management for a variety of mental health needs, including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Complex Trauma, PTSD and OCD.
Hello! My name is Melissa Shulman and I am a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner with The 40/20 Collective. As your provider, it is my goal that you feel truly seen and supported. During our sessions I will get to know you and your unique needs, and we will develop a treatment plan that is guided by what’s most important to you. Wherever you are on your mental health journey, I will meet you where you’re at. I provide holistic care and medication management for a variety of mental health needs, including Anxiety, Depression, ADHD, Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, Complex Trauma, PTSD and OCD.
Heather Shannon Ford
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Telluride, CO 81435
I am dual certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with additional advanced training in hormone optimization and alternative therapies for mental health conditions such as PTSD, major depression, ADHD, substance use and a wide variety of anxiety disorders.
With backgrounds in both conventional and alternative therapies, I love personalizing care to your individual mental health needs. Your symptoms are often rooted in a deeper cause (or causes) that require considering your mind, body, daily habits and relationships. I specialize in working with adults 18 and older who want to go beyond just 'a pill for every ill' worldview and incorporate lifestyle changes, hormone optimization and effective supplement regimes. Appointments Online and In Person in Grand Junction.
I am dual certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with additional advanced training in hormone optimization and alternative therapies for mental health conditions such as PTSD, major depression, ADHD, substance use and a wide variety of anxiety disorders.
With backgrounds in both conventional and alternative therapies, I love personalizing care to your individual mental health needs. Your symptoms are often rooted in a deeper cause (or causes) that require considering your mind, body, daily habits and relationships. I specialize in working with adults 18 and older who want to go beyond just 'a pill for every ill' worldview and incorporate lifestyle changes, hormone optimization and effective supplement regimes. Appointments Online and In Person in Grand Junction.
Online Psychiatrists
Stacey Salmonson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, RXN
Verified Verified
Grand Junction, CO 81506
Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient, substance abuse treatment centers, and jail settings. Education includes a Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specialization, from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Experience treating people across the life span, including veterans, for anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, PTSD, trauma, and depression.
Board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with clinical experience in outpatient, inpatient, substance abuse treatment centers, and jail settings. Education includes a Master of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specialization, from the University of South Alabama in Mobile, Alabama. Experience treating people across the life span, including veterans, for anxiety disorders, ADHD, bipolar, psychotic disorders, substance use disorders, PTSD, trauma, and depression.
Vistas Pediatric and Family Mental Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, RN, PMHNP-B
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Junction, CO 81501
I love working with issues of neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism Spectrum), anxiety, OCD, depression and PTSD.
It can be difficult to reach out for help, I'm glad you are here! If you ask any of my past or current patients about their treatment experiences with me, you'd hear that; I am a down-to-earth provider who is easy to talk to, who actually takes the time to listen and understand your struggles and lived experiences, explains things in a way that is understandable, and thorough in sharing treatment options. I like to have fun, and most importantly establish a sincere connection. I believe trust and connection are most valuable in this therapeutic relationship. I look forward to working together on your journey of mental wellness.
I love working with issues of neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism Spectrum), anxiety, OCD, depression and PTSD.
It can be difficult to reach out for help, I'm glad you are here! If you ask any of my past or current patients about their treatment experiences with me, you'd hear that; I am a down-to-earth provider who is easy to talk to, who actually takes the time to listen and understand your struggles and lived experiences, explains things in a way that is understandable, and thorough in sharing treatment options. I like to have fun, and most importantly establish a sincere connection. I believe trust and connection are most valuable in this therapeutic relationship. I look forward to working together on your journey of mental wellness.
Sonya Riske - Desert Foothills Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301 (Online Only)
I help people who are worried and feeling anxious about many issues in their lives. Are you experiencing worry, feeling edgy, tired, and not sleeping well? I can help you with that. Do you find yourself constantly on edge, anticipating the possibility of an impending anxiety attack? I understand the sensations all too well: the rapid heartbeat, the breathlessness, the overwhelming sense of needing an immediate escape. These attacks can be frightening, and I want to help you break free from their grip. I am eager to guide you in acquiring the tools to regain control of your life.
I help people who are worried and feeling anxious about many issues in their lives. Are you experiencing worry, feeling edgy, tired, and not sleeping well? I can help you with that. Do you find yourself constantly on edge, anticipating the possibility of an impending anxiety attack? I understand the sensations all too well: the rapid heartbeat, the breathlessness, the overwhelming sense of needing an immediate escape. These attacks can be frightening, and I want to help you break free from their grip. I am eager to guide you in acquiring the tools to regain control of your life.
Ann Cox Orchid Isle Wellness Center
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Grand Junction, CO 81501 (Online Only)
We treat clients from age 6 to 99+ who need medication to treat mental health needs including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia.
Practicing in Colorado and Hawaii via Telehealth. Dr. Cox has over 40 years experience in healthcare and is dual board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has a vision to build a healthy community of individuals and families in Colorado and the Big Island of Hawaii. By providing compassionate patient-centered care to clients across the life span, her focus is a holistic approach to your treatment plan. Psychotherapy is also provided as part of our services with the primary focus on Medication Management.
We treat clients from age 6 to 99+ who need medication to treat mental health needs including ADHD, Depression, Anxiety Disorders, PTSD, Binge Eating Disorder, Obesity, Substance Use Disorder, Bipolar Disorder, and Schizophrenia.
Practicing in Colorado and Hawaii via Telehealth. Dr. Cox has over 40 years experience in healthcare and is dual board certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has a vision to build a healthy community of individuals and families in Colorado and the Big Island of Hawaii. By providing compassionate patient-centered care to clients across the life span, her focus is a holistic approach to your treatment plan. Psychotherapy is also provided as part of our services with the primary focus on Medication Management.
Rick Loonam
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Gunnison, CO 81230
Combining medication management and psychotherapy, I address a wide range of conditions, from depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Now Scheduling New Patients! I'm Rick, a compassionate and board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. With a solid foundation as a former flight and emergency department nurse, I bring over 15 years of invaluable experience to my practice. Graduating from Regis University in Denver, I'm dedicated to providing the highest quality care to my clients.
Combining medication management and psychotherapy, I address a wide range of conditions, from depression and anxiety to bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.
Now Scheduling New Patients! I'm Rick, a compassionate and board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. With a solid foundation as a former flight and emergency department nurse, I bring over 15 years of invaluable experience to my practice. Graduating from Regis University in Denver, I'm dedicated to providing the highest quality care to my clients.
Henry Fagnant
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PNP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Grand Junction, CO 81504
Henry enjoys the challenge of learning new things in the area of psychiatry and works well with all ages and diagnoses including ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, sleep/insomnia just to name a few.
Appointments available! Henry is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who obtained his undergraduate and advanced nursing degree from Regis University in Denver, CO. He has over ten years of healthcare experience serving pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Henry’s background includes an engineering degree from the Colorado School of Mines, ecclesiastical work in service to the poor and underserved, and nursing services that include pediatric homecare, hospital inpatient and hospice care.
Henry enjoys the challenge of learning new things in the area of psychiatry and works well with all ages and diagnoses including ADHD, anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, schizophrenia, sleep/insomnia just to name a few.
Appointments available! Henry is a Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who obtained his undergraduate and advanced nursing degree from Regis University in Denver, CO. He has over ten years of healthcare experience serving pediatric, adult and geriatric populations. Henry’s background includes an engineering degree from the Colorado School of Mines, ecclesiastical work in service to the poor and underserved, and nursing services that include pediatric homecare, hospital inpatient and hospice care.
Heather Shannon Ford
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Grand Junction, CO 81501 (Online Only)
I am dual certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with additional advanced training in hormone optimization and alternative therapies for mental health conditions such as PTSD, major depression, ADHD, substance use and a wide variety of anxiety disorders.
With backgrounds in both conventional and alternative therapies, I love personalizing care to your individual mental health needs. Your symptoms are often rooted in a deeper cause (or causes) that require considering your mind, body, daily habits and relationships. I specialize in working with adults 18 and older who want to go beyond just 'a pill for every ill' worldview and incorporate lifestyle changes, hormone optimization and effective supplement regimes. Appointments Online -Lunch Time and Evening/After Work Options Available! In Person Option in Grand Junction ONLY.
I am dual certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health and an Adult Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner with additional advanced training in hormone optimization and alternative therapies for mental health conditions such as PTSD, major depression, ADHD, substance use and a wide variety of anxiety disorders.
With backgrounds in both conventional and alternative therapies, I love personalizing care to your individual mental health needs. Your symptoms are often rooted in a deeper cause (or causes) that require considering your mind, body, daily habits and relationships. I specialize in working with adults 18 and older who want to go beyond just 'a pill for every ill' worldview and incorporate lifestyle changes, hormone optimization and effective supplement regimes. Appointments Online -Lunch Time and Evening/After Work Options Available! In Person Option in Grand Junction ONLY.
Cris Wibby
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, FNP-BC, MSN, MA
Verified Verified
Fruita, CO 81521
Hey there! I am a neurodivergent Nurse Practitioner specializing in ADHD - now booking adult patients in my Moab office & via telehealth in UT and CO. I also treat mood symptoms related to Anxiety, Depression, PMDD and PTSD. LGBTQ+ Ally. Questions/concerns about neurodivergence as it presents in males vs females? Looking for a personalized approach back to wellness where you voice is heard? Not sure about psych meds? Feeling like yoga and meditation is not enough? I can also guide you through natural healing modalities including healthy lifestyles, nutrition, herbs, supplements & UT med cards. Auricular acupuncture coming soon!
Hey there! I am a neurodivergent Nurse Practitioner specializing in ADHD - now booking adult patients in my Moab office & via telehealth in UT and CO. I also treat mood symptoms related to Anxiety, Depression, PMDD and PTSD. LGBTQ+ Ally. Questions/concerns about neurodivergence as it presents in males vs females? Looking for a personalized approach back to wellness where you voice is heard? Not sure about psych meds? Feeling like yoga and meditation is not enough? I can also guide you through natural healing modalities including healthy lifestyles, nutrition, herbs, supplements & UT med cards. Auricular acupuncture coming soon!
Michelle Weckenbrock
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, FNP
Verified Verified
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Why Roam & Wonder? I've heard from so many clients, "I don't why I am taking this", "I don't know what it is supposed to do", or "How should I know it is working?" Maybe this is you, and it seems aimless. I hope to help you stop "roaming" and switch to intention and purpose in meeting your goals. I'm most passionate about ADHD. I am tired of hearing "It is just ADHD". It can create significant consequences in chronic illness, substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem. This is sad because it is one of the most treatable mental health conditions.
Why Roam & Wonder? I've heard from so many clients, "I don't why I am taking this", "I don't know what it is supposed to do", or "How should I know it is working?" Maybe this is you, and it seems aimless. I hope to help you stop "roaming" and switch to intention and purpose in meeting your goals. I'm most passionate about ADHD. I am tired of hearing "It is just ADHD". It can create significant consequences in chronic illness, substance use, anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem. This is sad because it is one of the most treatable mental health conditions.
Jessica Schmalz
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Grand Junction, CO 81506
Jessica Schmalz is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Colorado who has been practicing since 2021. She has a BSN from Colorado Christian University and an MSN from the University of South Alabama. Jessica likes to meet patients where they are and help facilitate goals based on what they feel is important. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys gardening in the summer and being on the water, fishing, boating, and paddle boarding. She reads a lot of books and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Jessica Schmalz is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Colorado who has been practicing since 2021. She has a BSN from Colorado Christian University and an MSN from the University of South Alabama. Jessica likes to meet patients where they are and help facilitate goals based on what they feel is important. In her spare time, Jessica enjoys gardening in the summer and being on the water, fishing, boating, and paddle boarding. She reads a lot of books and enjoys spending time with family and friends.
Christa Marie Aslanian
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Grand Junction, CO 81506
Christa Marie Aslanian is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Colorado who has been practicing since 2020. Christa provides patient-centered, collaborative care where she and the client work as a team to achieve the goals of each individual. Outside of work, Christa enjoys fly-fishing, kayaking, mountain-biking, snowboarding, and running.
Christa Marie Aslanian is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Colorado who has been practicing since 2020. Christa provides patient-centered, collaborative care where she and the client work as a team to achieve the goals of each individual. Outside of work, Christa enjoys fly-fishing, kayaking, mountain-biking, snowboarding, and running.
Emily Epstein
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301 (Online Only)
I help people who want to move beyond symptom relief and towards optimal well-being; who aren't certain whether medication is right for them but know they could be feeling better than they currently do. I strive to meet my clients where they are at and build a treatment plan that aligns with their needs, wishes and values.
I help people who want to move beyond symptom relief and towards optimal well-being; who aren't certain whether medication is right for them but know they could be feeling better than they currently do. I strive to meet my clients where they are at and build a treatment plan that aligns with their needs, wishes and values.
Inner Joy Psychiatry | Zachary Wight PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, APRN
Verified Verified
Durango, CO 81301
Accepting New Patients! I specialize in integrative psychiatry for individuals ages 16+ combining evidence-based medication management with holistic and non-traditional "whole-body" approaches for full-spectrum treatment of mental illnesses and substance abuse. I am accepting of all people and I provide non-judgmental care. Viewing the mind, body, emotions, and soul as beautifully interconnected, I will strive to gain a deep understanding of your unique history, the current struggles that are hindering mental wellness, and adaptation skills that can be enhanced to inspire a lasting sense of inner joy.
Accepting New Patients! I specialize in integrative psychiatry for individuals ages 16+ combining evidence-based medication management with holistic and non-traditional "whole-body" approaches for full-spectrum treatment of mental illnesses and substance abuse. I am accepting of all people and I provide non-judgmental care. Viewing the mind, body, emotions, and soul as beautifully interconnected, I will strive to gain a deep understanding of your unique history, the current struggles that are hindering mental wellness, and adaptation skills that can be enhanced to inspire a lasting sense of inner joy.
Chidi Enwere
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, MSN, APRN
Verified Verified
20 Endorsed
Durango, CO 81301 (Online Only)
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.
Lifespan Psychiatry of Colorado
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, CNS
Verified Verified
Grand Junction, CO 81501
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.
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.
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Anxiety Psychiatrists
What are the most common treatments for anxiety?
Talk therapy, particularly cognitive behavioral therapy, is the most common treatment for anxiety. Studies have shown it is equally effective as medication. Other popular forms of therapy are popular, depending on a patient’s experience. Exposure therapy, for instance, can be useful for people dealing with fears and phobias, or who have experienced traumatic events. Dialectical Behavioral Therapy may be useful for patients who need help with emotion regulation. Anxiolytic medications, like benzodiazepines, can also help with calming a person enough to focus on the skills they’ve learned, and physical exercise has been shown to help symptoms of anxiety across the board.
How long does therapy for anxiety take to work?
The amount of time needed to alleviate symptoms depends on the severity of a person’s condition. Some therapies may take 5-20 weekly sessions to show results. Anti-depressant medications typically take two to four weeks before a benefit is felt. Anti-anxiety medications are felt typically within 20-30 minutes. Medications are best used to offer a patient a better headspace in which to work on techniques learned in therapy. Exercise, improved sleep habits, and meditation are effective, but takes weeks or months to show results.
When should I seek treatment for anxiety?
Everyone feels anxious at times, but when anxiety causes disruption to your daily life, it may be time to seek help. Such disruption can be mental, physical, or both: having fear dominate your thoughts, avoiding situations or objects that bring on feelings of anxiety, or experiencing shortness of breath, sweating, dizziness, or panic attacks. When these symptoms are recurrent and distressing, it may be time to talk to someone.
How effective is treatment for anxiety?
Treatment for anxiety has been shown to be moderately to highly effective, according to a large body of psychology studies and analyses. For some people, treatment using CBT or exposure therapy alone is effective. Others respond best to a combination of medication and therapy.