Psychodynamic Psychiatrists in Colorado Springs, CO
Ellen M Walker
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
I am a psychiatrist, psychodynamic psychotherapist, and psychoanalyst.
My goal is to help you make transformative life changes and build emotional resilience through a collaborative process. We will work using talk therapy to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, personality, and relationships to better sort out your reasons for seeking help. We will consider whether there is a biological aspect to your difficulties and if you may benefit from medications to enhance your therapy. Finally, we will identify your goals, strengths, temperament, interests, personality traits, and life experiences to tailor an individual treatment for you.
I am a psychiatrist, psychodynamic psychotherapist, and psychoanalyst.
My goal is to help you make transformative life changes and build emotional resilience through a collaborative process. We will work using talk therapy to explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviors, personality, and relationships to better sort out your reasons for seeking help. We will consider whether there is a biological aspect to your difficulties and if you may benefit from medications to enhance your therapy. Finally, we will identify your goals, strengths, temperament, interests, personality traits, and life experiences to tailor an individual treatment for you.
Mustafa Taquee
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80901 (Online Only)
He also has a special interest in psychodynamic therapy which he incorporates in evaluations, follow-ups, and therapy-based appointments.
Dr. Mustafa Taquee is a board-eligible Adult Psychiatrist, starting his post-graduate practice with Talkiatry. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, he completed his medical degree at Oakland University William Beaumont in Rochester, MI. He is a recent graduate from the Adult Psychiatry Residency Program at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, MI. Additionally, Dr. Taquee has completed a psychotherapy fellowship through the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.
He also has a special interest in psychodynamic therapy which he incorporates in evaluations, follow-ups, and therapy-based appointments.
Dr. Mustafa Taquee is a board-eligible Adult Psychiatrist, starting his post-graduate practice with Talkiatry. After receiving his undergraduate degree from Wayne State University in Detroit, he completed his medical degree at Oakland University William Beaumont in Rochester, MI. He is a recent graduate from the Adult Psychiatry Residency Program at St. Mary Mercy Hospital in Livonia, MI. Additionally, Dr. Taquee has completed a psychotherapy fellowship through the Michigan Psychoanalytic Institute.
Laura Obler
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
Techniques she may utilize include cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential psychodynamic therapy, mentalization-based therapy, and medical hypnosis.
Dr. Laura Obler is board-certified in adult psychiatry. She received her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California, where she stayed to complete her psychiatry residency at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience. During residency she received specialized training in reproductive psychiatry (the treatment of women who are considering pregnancy or are pregnant or postpartum) and acted as Chief Resident of the Women’s Life Center at UCLA. She has previously worked in community clinics in the greater Los Angeles area and as a staff psychiatrist at UCLA.
Techniques she may utilize include cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential psychodynamic therapy, mentalization-based therapy, and medical hypnosis.
Dr. Laura Obler is board-certified in adult psychiatry. She received her medical degree from the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California, where she stayed to complete her psychiatry residency at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience. During residency she received specialized training in reproductive psychiatry (the treatment of women who are considering pregnancy or are pregnant or postpartum) and acted as Chief Resident of the Women’s Life Center at UCLA. She has previously worked in community clinics in the greater Los Angeles area and as a staff psychiatrist at UCLA.
Alexandra Hill
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80901 (Online Only)
Dr. Hill is a recent graduate of the psychiatry residency program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. During her residency, she sought out additional training in psychodynamic therapy and EMDR. She participated in the Psych Scholars track, which provided in-depth education and supervision around therapy and psychoanalytic theory. This allows her to better understand the role of both medication and therapy, which to utilize, when to couple them, and what limitations they may have.
Dr. Hill is a recent graduate of the psychiatry residency program at the University of Colorado School of Medicine. During her residency, she sought out additional training in psychodynamic therapy and EMDR. She participated in the Psych Scholars track, which provided in-depth education and supervision around therapy and psychoanalytic theory. This allows her to better understand the role of both medication and therapy, which to utilize, when to couple them, and what limitations they may have.
John Whittier
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80901 (Online Only)
He also maintains a small psychodynamic psychotherapy panel for 45-minute appointments where he works with his clients to understand developmental and relational patterns that contribute to symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Dr. John Whittier is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and mood disorders. Dr. Whittier is primarily focused on medication management of general psychiatric conditions. He approaches each client as an individual, using the one-hour initial intake to get a comprehensive look at each client’s unique needs. From there he works with his clients to provide options and flexibility in the treatment plan utilizing a combination of psychotherapy, medications, and evidence-based alternative therapies.
He also maintains a small psychodynamic psychotherapy panel for 45-minute appointments where he works with his clients to understand developmental and relational patterns that contribute to symptoms of anxiety and depression.
Dr. John Whittier is a board-certified psychiatrist specializing in the treatment of anxiety, PTSD, ADHD and mood disorders. Dr. Whittier is primarily focused on medication management of general psychiatric conditions. He approaches each client as an individual, using the one-hour initial intake to get a comprehensive look at each client’s unique needs. From there he works with his clients to provide options and flexibility in the treatment plan utilizing a combination of psychotherapy, medications, and evidence-based alternative therapies.
Inner Joy Psychiatry | Zachary Wight PMHNP
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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.
Renae Wise
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Bright Futures Psychiatry, exclusively offering telepsychiatry appointments within the state of Colorado. Whether it is while your infant is taking their afternoon nap or you're waking up with your morning coffee, my clients have the flexibility to meet with me in the setting that is most convenient or comfortable. Visits are completed utilizing a HIPPA secure video teleconferencing platform.
I am a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with Bright Futures Psychiatry, exclusively offering telepsychiatry appointments within the state of Colorado. Whether it is while your infant is taking their afternoon nap or you're waking up with your morning coffee, my clients have the flexibility to meet with me in the setting that is most convenient or comfortable. Visits are completed utilizing a HIPPA secure video teleconferencing platform.
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.
Jeffrey Wentz
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Dr. Wentz is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and United States Air Force veteran with extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of mental illness across the lifespan. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Nebraska, and completed his postgraduate training in Psychiatry at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Dr. Wentz is a board-certified adult psychiatrist and United States Air Force veteran with extensive experience in the evaluation and treatment of mental illness across the lifespan. He earned his Doctor of Medicine (MD) from the University of Nebraska, and completed his postgraduate training in Psychiatry at the UT Health Science Center in San Antonio.
Kathy L Myatt
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
I have always had a special empathy for people at vulnerable points in their lives: birth, death, and points in-between. I want my patients to feel cozy, safe, accepted and believed. I like working alongside people as they regain hope, work through conflicts or grief, and develop a sense of well-being. It is my belief that true peace and healing can only occur with a full understanding of the individual and how they relate to the world around them.
I have always had a special empathy for people at vulnerable points in their lives: birth, death, and points in-between. I want my patients to feel cozy, safe, accepted and believed. I like working alongside people as they regain hope, work through conflicts or grief, and develop a sense of well-being. It is my belief that true peace and healing can only occur with a full understanding of the individual and how they relate to the world around them.
Neil Wilkey
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
I have had the privilege of working with patients for the last 20 years struggling with psychiatric problems. I am living in Colorado since 2019 and l am licensed in Colorado and California. For 10 years I was working overseas treating patients from all over the world. Many patients suffered for years with an awareness that things were sub-optimal only to realize, after receiving care, that they could have felt better long before if they had sought professional help. Optimal care entails knowing that your provider is an expert, that they care about you as a person, and maintaining continuity over time to achieve results.
I have had the privilege of working with patients for the last 20 years struggling with psychiatric problems. I am living in Colorado since 2019 and l am licensed in Colorado and California. For 10 years I was working overseas treating patients from all over the world. Many patients suffered for years with an awareness that things were sub-optimal only to realize, after receiving care, that they could have felt better long before if they had sought professional help. Optimal care entails knowing that your provider is an expert, that they care about you as a person, and maintaining continuity over time to achieve results.
Dr. Ronil Shah
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Why choose Dr. Ronil Shah? Because his top-notch expertise combines with compassionate, personalized care. Treatment with Dr. Shah is a two-way collaboration. Working together, you will design a mental wellness strategy that’s tailored just for you. His philosophy? Your path to wellness should be as unique as you are, shaped by empathy and expertise, and empowered by evidence-based insights and tools.
Colorado Recovery Solutions - Deep TMS & Ketamine
Psychiatrist, DO, DABPN
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Are you frustrated with antidepressants not working? Is psychotherapy falling short of providing relief? Tired of feeling hopeless or even suicidal? Are you paralyzed by your Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, OCD, Chronic Pain, or Addiction? Do you feel misunderstood by most people around you, possibly even those you trust most? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it's time to try something new to break the cycle of frustration and improve your quality of life!
Are you frustrated with antidepressants not working? Is psychotherapy falling short of providing relief? Tired of feeling hopeless or even suicidal? Are you paralyzed by your Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, OCD, Chronic Pain, or Addiction? Do you feel misunderstood by most people around you, possibly even those you trust most? If you answered yes to any of these questions, it's time to try something new to break the cycle of frustration and improve your quality of life!
Christopher Flinton
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
My ideal patient is a person or family motivated for change now. I offer cutting-edge treatments with intakes and followups within seven days to all of my patients. All patients have direct email, phone, and text access to my medical team. From young children to elite adult athletes with ADHD to people challenged by other behavioral health issues, I am enthusiastic and eager to help!
My ideal patient is a person or family motivated for change now. I offer cutting-edge treatments with intakes and followups within seven days to all of my patients. All patients have direct email, phone, and text access to my medical team. From young children to elite adult athletes with ADHD to people challenged by other behavioral health issues, I am enthusiastic and eager to help!
Jacob Wilson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, APRN, PMHNPBC
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Do you feel like you're able to manage your symptoms as they arise or do you find more often than not, that your current symptoms are managing you several days? If you find that despite your best efforts, your symptoms are stagnant or getting worse, you are precisely the type of patient I would like to listen to and treat. I aim to meet each individual wherever they are in their current journey when they arrive in my office. I genuinely believe with the proper treatment plan and professional support, that everyone has an opportunity to thrive and if this is something you're seeking, I'd love the opportunity to be of service.
Do you feel like you're able to manage your symptoms as they arise or do you find more often than not, that your current symptoms are managing you several days? If you find that despite your best efforts, your symptoms are stagnant or getting worse, you are precisely the type of patient I would like to listen to and treat. I aim to meet each individual wherever they are in their current journey when they arrive in my office. I genuinely believe with the proper treatment plan and professional support, that everyone has an opportunity to thrive and if this is something you're seeking, I'd love the opportunity to be of service.
Artin Terhakopian
Psychiatrist, MD, MPH
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80918
If you suspect medical issues are contributing to your condition or if you think medical treatments are needed for your mental health, a psychiatric evaluation is the way to go. Dr. Terhakopian's services include the assessment and treatment of: Mood (e.g depressive and bipolar) disorders, Anxiety (e.g. phobic, panic, social or generalized anxiety) disorders, Obsessions and Compulsions, Trauma-related disorders (e.g. PTSD), Sleep disorders, Substance (e.g. alcohol or opioid) use disorders, and Psychotic disorders. Dr. Terhakopian is a Suboxone (buprenorphine-naloxone) and Ketamine prescriber and ECT referral provider.
If you suspect medical issues are contributing to your condition or if you think medical treatments are needed for your mental health, a psychiatric evaluation is the way to go. Dr. Terhakopian's services include the assessment and treatment of: Mood (e.g depressive and bipolar) disorders, Anxiety (e.g. phobic, panic, social or generalized anxiety) disorders, Obsessions and Compulsions, Trauma-related disorders (e.g. PTSD), Sleep disorders, Substance (e.g. alcohol or opioid) use disorders, and Psychotic disorders. Dr. Terhakopian is a Suboxone (buprenorphine-naloxone) and Ketamine prescriber and ECT referral provider.
Kim Nguyen
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80903 (Online Only)
Accepting New Patients - Intake slots are available within 1-2 weeks (updated 2/29/24). Optimal mental health is the goal, not just the absence of disease. The body, mind, and environment operate as a whole. You can’t treat a symptom without addressing the root cause. Extra time allows me to be thorough, listen to your story without interrupting, and discuss treatment plans in detail. This allows me to provide higher quality care and enables you to feel heard and understood in a way you may never have felt before.
Accepting New Patients - Intake slots are available within 1-2 weeks (updated 2/29/24). Optimal mental health is the goal, not just the absence of disease. The body, mind, and environment operate as a whole. You can’t treat a symptom without addressing the root cause. Extra time allows me to be thorough, listen to your story without interrupting, and discuss treatment plans in detail. This allows me to provide higher quality care and enables you to feel heard and understood in a way you may never have felt before.
Jeremy Fisher - Higher Sights Counseling (Accepting!)
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
NOW Accepting New Clients! Schedule now through my website link here in my bio. Jeremy is a board certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with over 12 years of medical field experience. He specializes in adult psychiatry and subspecializes in addiction psychiatry. Immediately after high school, Jeremy joined and served 5 years of active duty with the United States Marines, where he traveled the word while serving with and learning about people from all different types of races, religions, and cultures.
NOW Accepting New Clients! Schedule now through my website link here in my bio. Jeremy is a board certified psychiatric/mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with over 12 years of medical field experience. He specializes in adult psychiatry and subspecializes in addiction psychiatry. Immediately after high school, Jeremy joined and served 5 years of active duty with the United States Marines, where he traveled the word while serving with and learning about people from all different types of races, religions, and cultures.
Mary Stephenson
Psychiatrist, MD
Verified Verified
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
Dr. Mary Stephenson is a board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with more than 25 years of clinical experience working with this population. Dr. Stephenson's practice focus is on medication management. She believes support and involvement of the family is an integral part of treatment for the client. Additionally, more therapy support may be needed on occasion, and the recommendation to bring a psychotherapist on the care team may occur to provide an optimal outcome.
Dr. Mary Stephenson is a board-certified Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist with more than 25 years of clinical experience working with this population. Dr. Stephenson's practice focus is on medication management. She believes support and involvement of the family is an integral part of treatment for the client. Additionally, more therapy support may be needed on occasion, and the recommendation to bring a psychotherapist on the care team may occur to provide an optimal outcome.
Mosaic Mental Health, PLLC
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APRN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Colorado Springs, CO 80901
Hello! Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile! I am a psychiatric provider that believes in treating you with unconditional positive regard and encourages you to actively participate in your journey to wellness. My overall goal is to combine thorough psychiatric assessments with empathetic listening to achieve a collaborative and individualized approach toward the selection of medications that reduce impairments/challenges caused by depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, insomnia, and more. I focus on you as a whole person, and not just a diagnosis. I see patients aged 16+ in Texas, and 6+ in Colorado, Iowa, and Washington State.
Hello! Welcome, and thank you for visiting my profile! I am a psychiatric provider that believes in treating you with unconditional positive regard and encourages you to actively participate in your journey to wellness. My overall goal is to combine thorough psychiatric assessments with empathetic listening to achieve a collaborative and individualized approach toward the selection of medications that reduce impairments/challenges caused by depression, anxiety, ADHD, OCD, insomnia, and more. I focus on you as a whole person, and not just a diagnosis. I see patients aged 16+ in Texas, and 6+ in Colorado, Iowa, and Washington State.
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Is psychodynamic therapy evidence-based?
Studies have found psychodynamic therapy to be effective in treating conditions like social anxiety, eating disorders, chronic pain, some personality disorders, and depression; indeed, some studies have found it to be just as effective as CBT or medication. What’s more, several studies have found that the benefits of psychodynamic therapy tend to endure—even grow—long after treatment has ended.
How long does psychodynamic therapy last?
Unlike CBT and other more structured forms of therapy, psychodynamic therapy tends to be open-ended and may not be limited to a set number of sessions. It is common for clients to be in therapy for a year or longer and to see their therapist one to three times a week, though the exact schedule and timeline may vary depending on a client’s challenges and progress. However, brief psychodynamic therapy is available, which tends to be more goal-oriented and typically unfolds over 16 to 30 sessions.
Does psychodynamic therapy work?
Research finds that psychodynamic therapy can help someone manage or reduce symptoms of diagnosable mental health conditions like depression or anxiety. The modality may also offer a range of benefits that are harder to measure but just as valuable—such as increased self-worth or healthier relationships. While no therapy type will work for everyone, research and anecdotal evidence suggest that psychodynamic therapy can be highly effective.
What are the limitations of psychodynamic therapy?
Some meta-analyses have concluded that there is little evidence to suggest that psychodynamic therapy can effectively treat certain mental health conditions such as PTSD, OCD, or psychosis, though it is sometimes used to do so. More broadly, the open-ended, free-association structure of psychodynamic therapy may be frustrating for clients who prefer a more structured, time-limited, or goal-oriented approach.