Psychiatrists in Colorado

Numerous studies have shown that medications in combination with psychotherapy yield the best treatment outcomes. If you have been searching for a provider with dual expertise in these critical aspects of care and desire a more comprehensive and holistic experience, contact me today. As your provider I am committed to facilitating your unique path to self-discovery through evidence-based multi-modal interventions.

I work with adults with a variety of issues. If you find yourself repeating tangled up patterns in relationships, struggling to make something different happen in your life then these are two areas I emphasize in my practice. I can also offer a non-medication based approach to help folks struggling with insomnia.

Driven by a profound passion for aiding individuals on their quest for optimal mental well-being, I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner dedicated to delivering personalized and high-quality mental health care to clients aged 18-99 years. My approach encompasses conducting thorough psychiatric evaluations and collaboratively crafting tailored evidence based treatment plans that account for all relevant factors impacting mental health. With over 12 years of extensive experience across diverse healthcare settings, including community mental health clinics and private practice.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist and proud Colorado native dedicated to providing compassionate and comprehensive care to individuals seeking a holistic approach to mental wellness. Drawing from years of clinical experience, I understand the unique interplay between mind, body, and environment and offer services tailored to each client's individual needs. I obtained my undergraduate degree in classical piano from The Juilliard School, laying a foundation in discipline, listening, and attention to detail. My artistic background, coupled with a deep interest in helping others, paved the way to a career in medicine and psychiatry.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist practicing in Colorado who specializes in psychotherapy and medication management, with special expertise in reproductive psychiatry. I provide compassionate and specialized care for a broad range of conditions. I commonly help people with depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, and trauma. I love working with women planning for pregnancy and through the perinatal period, as well as supporting those experiencing infertility and women facing the hormone shifts of perimenopause.

I am here to provide guidance, expertise, and treatment approaches for stress, anxiety, trauma, depression, concentration problems, relationship difficulties, drug or alcohol use, or life/career transitions. No matter what their age, many of the clients who eventually find me have done everything they can on their own and/or with the help of loved ones to manage these issues and are just in need of a little more information, help and support. They are all seeking a professional who can offer insight into what is happening with them or their loved one and provide an assortment of treatment approaches.

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.

My practice includes child, adolescent, and adult patients. During your initial visit we will discuss your current concerns and assess the biological, psychological, developmental, and social factors that contribute to your concerns. We will then work collaboratively to establish a comprehensive plan to address each of these factors and discuss the role of medication and psychotherapy in your treatment. While I believe medications play a significant role in psychiatric treatment, I tend to maintain a strong focus on psychotherapy, as this is a powerful tool for promoting lasting change and emotional well-being.

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.

You may be feeling tired, overwhelmed,and even alone. What you do know is that you do not want to feel this way anymore. My approach to helping you re- access the "best you" is an integrative approach that fits you personally. Initially, determining what may be blocking you. It could be diet, a deficiency, a loss,a trauma or what may feel most confusing is, that you don't know why you feel this way.

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.

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.

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.

Dr. Liss was born and raised in a neighborhood in the North Bronx. He attended Queens College, CUNY where he graduated Summa Cum Laude with a B.A. in Hebrew. He completed Medical school at NYIT College of Osteopathic Medicine in Old Westbury, NY and thereafter was accepted to NUMC for psychiatry residency training. For his final year of residency, Dr. Liss was appointed to the position of Chief Resident at NUMC, Nassau University Medical Center.

I am a psychiatrist that emphasizes the patient and doctor relationship. That means doing whatever is necessary to helping you become symptom free or achieve the goals that you have. I believe in utilizing cutting edge mental health treatments to help you. I implement the importance of therapy, and the strategic/targeted use of medications when absolutely necessary. Some of the areas that I have focused on is people struggling with depression, anxiety, mood fluctuations, relationship issues, and performance issues at work or with athletics.

I established Denver Psychiatric Clinic to add needed space for individuals to focus on issues affecting their mental well-being. Anxiety, mood instability, depression, relationship stress, and general dissatisfaction are often what bring people into treatment but typically represent only the surface layer of why we experience distress the way we do. The purpose of my practice is to create space for exploration of any and all sources of that distress through medication and/or therapy. My objective for each patient is that such exploration facilitates improvement through an increased understanding of themselves.

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.

My approach is based on integrative psychiatry, which uses medications, therapy and complementary medicine to treat the whole person, not just the symptoms. I address the combined impact of sleep, lifestyle, relationships, nutrition and chronic medical conditions on well-being, and use cutting edge tools like genetic testing to guide personalized treatment with medication and supplements. I consider the patient’s cultural background in my assessments and I can provide treatment in Spanish, Portuguese, French and Italian. My goal is to help my patients create lasting changes and build vitality, resilience and purpose in life.

Dr. Cheryl Dasler is a double board certified psychiatrist in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. Following completion of her training, she spent the next 10 years fulfilling her passion for indigent care of children, working in a community mental health center. She went on to complete additional training in Functional Medicine, with the goal of offering patients greater insight into the physical factors contributing to their symptoms. She has also trained in Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction, and encourages mindfulness as a healing technique along with medication management.