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Megan Riederer
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Hi there! I’m Megan, a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I have worked in various healthcare settings over the years, first as a CNA/MA, then RN, and now NP. I have shifted my focus in recent years from medical to mental health care. It is my passion to understand and address the psycho-social aspects of patients’ lives to assist them in achieving better physical and mental health. I have extensive experience working with adolescents in acute mental health crises in an inpatient setting.
Hi there! I’m Megan, a psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I have worked in various healthcare settings over the years, first as a CNA/MA, then RN, and now NP. I have shifted my focus in recent years from medical to mental health care. It is my passion to understand and address the psycho-social aspects of patients’ lives to assist them in achieving better physical and mental health. I have extensive experience working with adolescents in acute mental health crises in an inpatient setting.
(720) 927-9635 View (720) 927-9635
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Sarah Clark
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Boulder, CO 80301
Hi there, my name is Sarah. I was born in California but grew up in Northern Colorado. I have over 10 years of nursing experience in medical/surgical, post-partum/NICU care and pediatrics. I have also worked at an inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of eating disorders for adults and child/adolescents. I became a Nurse Practitioner because I love helping others and wanted to provide mental health services to my community. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who focuses on treating patients across the life span, providing mental health care to adolescents and adults.
Hi there, my name is Sarah. I was born in California but grew up in Northern Colorado. I have over 10 years of nursing experience in medical/surgical, post-partum/NICU care and pediatrics. I have also worked at an inpatient facility specializing in the treatment of eating disorders for adults and child/adolescents. I became a Nurse Practitioner because I love helping others and wanted to provide mental health services to my community. I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who focuses on treating patients across the life span, providing mental health care to adolescents and adults.
(720) 706-7166 View (720) 706-7166
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Rhiannon Brey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
My nursing career brought me the good fortune of traveling for work; I have lived in all four corners of the US (and in the middle, too!) and have enjoyed meeting and working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. As a nurse practitioner, curiosity and respect drive my practice; I join each person’s journey toward mental wellness with a collaborative treatment approach, taking time to “zoom out” and view symptoms through a holistic lens. I work closely with all my clients to make thoughtful, evidence-based, and safe decisions regarding treatment plans.
My nursing career brought me the good fortune of traveling for work; I have lived in all four corners of the US (and in the middle, too!) and have enjoyed meeting and working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. As a nurse practitioner, curiosity and respect drive my practice; I join each person’s journey toward mental wellness with a collaborative treatment approach, taking time to “zoom out” and view symptoms through a holistic lens. I work closely with all my clients to make thoughtful, evidence-based, and safe decisions regarding treatment plans.
(720) 740-8225 View (720) 740-8225
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Donna Strickland
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MS RXN , PMHCNS-, BC LLC
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80222
Life throws us many curve balls If you are struggling with your life, exhausted from anxiety, experienced a difficult life transition, or more, you've come to the right place. Or perhaps you are a mom, juggling many priorities, with little left for yourself....or you've had a significant loss, and need help with bereavement. Or maybe you just want to feel the best you can & have energy to spare & get back to a place where you recognize yourself: Perhaps you are in need of medications to help you "get back on balance". Donna can also help you with these types of concerns.Donna is excited to offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
Life throws us many curve balls If you are struggling with your life, exhausted from anxiety, experienced a difficult life transition, or more, you've come to the right place. Or perhaps you are a mom, juggling many priorities, with little left for yourself....or you've had a significant loss, and need help with bereavement. Or maybe you just want to feel the best you can & have energy to spare & get back to a place where you recognize yourself: Perhaps you are in need of medications to help you "get back on balance". Donna can also help you with these types of concerns.Donna is excited to offer Ketamine Assisted Psychotherapy
(720) 605-0656 View (720) 605-0656
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MasterMind Clinic, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, RXN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80907  (Online Only)
Jennie’s philosophy is patient centered and her approach: 1- Promotes positive and effective psychiatric mental health care 2- Access to services, support, and mental health care 3- Encourages the removal of stigma related to mental health care for everyone she encounters Jennie works as a partner with all patients or caregivers to manage the mental health concerns. She will work with each individual to create a treatment plan which will address the symptoms while minimizing possible adverse events with options. All options in your treatment plan will be discussed to make informed decisions about your own care.
Jennie’s philosophy is patient centered and her approach: 1- Promotes positive and effective psychiatric mental health care 2- Access to services, support, and mental health care 3- Encourages the removal of stigma related to mental health care for everyone she encounters Jennie works as a partner with all patients or caregivers to manage the mental health concerns. She will work with each individual to create a treatment plan which will address the symptoms while minimizing possible adverse events with options. All options in your treatment plan will be discussed to make informed decisions about your own care.
(719) 644-6463 View (719) 644-6463
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Impact Psychiatric Care, LLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80906  (Online Only)
Accepting new patients in Colorado and Florida! Impact Psychiatric Care, LLC is a partnership created to provide individuals across the lifespan with mental health treatment. Our goal is to provide each patient with individualized, efficient, cost effective, and accessible care. At Impact Psychiatric Care we partner with our patients to provide them with the tools to obtain their highest level of mental health functioning. Our team is made up of Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners,
Accepting new patients in Colorado and Florida! Impact Psychiatric Care, LLC is a partnership created to provide individuals across the lifespan with mental health treatment. Our goal is to provide each patient with individualized, efficient, cost effective, and accessible care. At Impact Psychiatric Care we partner with our patients to provide them with the tools to obtain their highest level of mental health functioning. Our team is made up of Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners,
(719) 624-8453 View (719) 624-8453
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Dean Joel Gainey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80919  (Online Only)
I typically work with clients navigating complex emotions or struggling with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or mood disorders. Individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. Their needs often include a desire for understanding, compassion, evidence-based treatments, and strategies for healing and growth. Their goals might encompass achieving stability, resilience, personal growth, and holistic well-being. They seek quality care and therapeutic relationships that resonate with their unique circumstances.
I typically work with clients navigating complex emotions or struggling with mental health conditions such as anxiety, depression, PTSD, or mood disorders. Individuals from diverse backgrounds and varied ages, including children, adolescents, and adults. Their needs often include a desire for understanding, compassion, evidence-based treatments, and strategies for healing and growth. Their goals might encompass achieving stability, resilience, personal growth, and holistic well-being. They seek quality care and therapeutic relationships that resonate with their unique circumstances.
(720) 704-2622 View (720) 704-2622
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Amanda Wisian
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP, LPC, NCC
Verified Verified
Aurora, CO 80013
Hiya! My name is Amanda and I love working in the mental health field. After many years of travelling and living across the United States, I am happy call Colorado home and have lived here for over a decade so far. Having had the opportunity to live among many other cultures and those with different lifestyles and values has provided me with a broad humanistic perspective, burgeoning empathy, and a wealth of experience that have positively impacted my work with those in need.
Hiya! My name is Amanda and I love working in the mental health field. After many years of travelling and living across the United States, I am happy call Colorado home and have lived here for over a decade so far. Having had the opportunity to live among many other cultures and those with different lifestyles and values has provided me with a broad humanistic perspective, burgeoning empathy, and a wealth of experience that have positively impacted my work with those in need.
(720) 915-5488 View (720) 915-5488
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Ashley Howell
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMNHP, MSN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Aurora, CO 80012
New patients accepted within 7 business days! I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, a veteran, and I want to help you overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental illnesses with an integrative approach and the latest cutting-edge technologies like TMS and Ketamine. With the latest advances in depression treatment and a deeper understanding of the physiological and emotional components to mental health, I've been able to help so many people not just survive but thrive.
New patients accepted within 7 business days! I'm a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner, a veteran, and I want to help you overcome depression, anxiety, PTSD, or other mental illnesses with an integrative approach and the latest cutting-edge technologies like TMS and Ketamine. With the latest advances in depression treatment and a deeper understanding of the physiological and emotional components to mental health, I've been able to help so many people not just survive but thrive.
(720) 575-9341 View (720) 575-9341
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Rhiannon Lee Brey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Longmont, CO 80504
My nursing career brought me the good fortune of traveling for work; I have lived in all four corners of the US (and in the middle, too!) and have enjoyed meeting and working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. As a nurse practitioner, curiosity and respect drive my practice; I join each person’s journey toward mental wellness with a collaborative treatment approach, taking time to “zoom out” and view symptoms through a holistic lens.
My nursing career brought me the good fortune of traveling for work; I have lived in all four corners of the US (and in the middle, too!) and have enjoyed meeting and working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. As a nurse practitioner, curiosity and respect drive my practice; I join each person’s journey toward mental wellness with a collaborative treatment approach, taking time to “zoom out” and view symptoms through a holistic lens.
(970) 615-5590 View (970) 615-5590
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Amy Halstead
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
Englewood, CO 80113
I take an integrative approach to treatment which may include medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle modification to address patients’ mental health needs. I fully believe in the role that sleep, exercise, and nutrition play in mental wellness.
I take an integrative approach to treatment which may include medication, psychotherapy, and lifestyle modification to address patients’ mental health needs. I fully believe in the role that sleep, exercise, and nutrition play in mental wellness.
(720) 740-5251 x703 View (720) 740-5251 x703
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Rhiannon Brey
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Broomfield, CO 80021
My nursing career brought me the good fortune of traveling for work; I have lived in all four corners of the US (and in the middle, too!) and have enjoyed meeting and working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. As a nurse practitioner, curiosity and respect drive my practice; I join each person’s journey toward mental wellness with a collaborative treatment approach, taking time to “zoom out” and view symptoms through a holistic lens. I work closely with all my clients to make thoughtful, evidence-based, and safe decisions regarding treatment plans.
My nursing career brought me the good fortune of traveling for work; I have lived in all four corners of the US (and in the middle, too!) and have enjoyed meeting and working with individuals of diverse backgrounds. As a nurse practitioner, curiosity and respect drive my practice; I join each person’s journey toward mental wellness with a collaborative treatment approach, taking time to “zoom out” and view symptoms through a holistic lens. I work closely with all my clients to make thoughtful, evidence-based, and safe decisions regarding treatment plans.
(720) 912-5018 View (720) 912-5018
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Allen Family Healthcare
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNPBC, FNP-BC, FNP-C
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80902  (Online Only)
Allen family Healthcare provides one on one counseling, Opioid addiction therapy, Medical Services for DM, HTN, Physicals (Sports, DOT, Work, & Student), as well as family therapy. The psychiatric and medical team uses a variety of approaches to help guide and treat patients. In addition, they can evaluate and assess patients and determine when it is medically necessary to prescribe medication. “My overall goal for my patients is to help them to develop a new normal, to live life to the fullest, and help them find things that make them happy. It’s very important to seize the day and live that day to the fullest,” says Allen.
Allen family Healthcare provides one on one counseling, Opioid addiction therapy, Medical Services for DM, HTN, Physicals (Sports, DOT, Work, & Student), as well as family therapy. The psychiatric and medical team uses a variety of approaches to help guide and treat patients. In addition, they can evaluate and assess patients and determine when it is medically necessary to prescribe medication. “My overall goal for my patients is to help them to develop a new normal, to live life to the fullest, and help them find things that make them happy. It’s very important to seize the day and live that day to the fullest,” says Allen.
(470) 323-8773 View (470) 323-8773
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Wholesome Clinic - Psychiatric & Family Practice
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP , PMHNP-C, FNP-BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Denver, CO 80030
Hi! Welcome to Wholesome Clinic, led by Uchenna Stephanie Ukoha, a doctoral-prepared dual board certified nurse practitioner with over 16 years of healthcare experience. We offer personalized mental health services, virtual urgent care, virtual primary care, and medical weight loss. Our experienced team is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through expert care, ensuring accessibility and convenience through telehealth. Whether you seek psychiatric support, family healthcare, or weight loss solutions, our clinic is committed to delivering high-quality services tailored to your unique needs.
Hi! Welcome to Wholesome Clinic, led by Uchenna Stephanie Ukoha, a doctoral-prepared dual board certified nurse practitioner with over 16 years of healthcare experience. We offer personalized mental health services, virtual urgent care, virtual primary care, and medical weight loss. Our experienced team is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of individuals and families through expert care, ensuring accessibility and convenience through telehealth. Whether you seek psychiatric support, family healthcare, or weight loss solutions, our clinic is committed to delivering high-quality services tailored to your unique needs.
(214) 466-7630 View (214) 466-7630
Intervention Psychiatrists

How does an intervention work?

An intervention is a planned, structured meeting in which a person’s family or friends voice concerns about the person’s behavior and its consequences; the goal is for the person to accept treatment. In this meeting, the person’s loved ones (often with the guidance of a trained interventionist) share how the person’s behavior has harmed them and the consequences if the person refuses treatment. They collectively ask the person to accept a proposed treatment plan.

How effective are interventions?

There isn’t extensive research on the efficacy of interventions, in part because success is difficult to measure. Individuals often enter addiction treatment after an intervention, for example, but treatment itself may not work, especially if the person only begins due to external pressure from others rather than due to internal motivation to change. However, if all other attempts at helping someone have failed, an intervention may be worth exploring.

What are the limitations of interventions?

While a friend or family member’s intentions are in the right place in wanting to help a loved one through an intervention, there are significant limitations to the approach. The surprising nature of the event can make the person feel ambushed or judged. They may feel embarrassed or ashamed as a result, and relationships may be strained or broken. This can make it difficult for the individual to be receptive to the concerns of their loved ones and the interventionist.

Are there alternatives to interventions?

Rather than confronting a loved one through an intervention, an effective and less pressured approach is to create space for a caring, open, one-on-one conversation. This works best if the loved one asks open-ended questions, listens attentively to the answers, and frames their observations and statements with concern rather than judgment. More than one conversation may be needed, but change can take root over time.