Autism Psychiatrists in Centennial, CO
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I specialize in treating youth who have Autism (ASD).
You can find joy! As an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, and adults prescribing medication and providing therapy services. I provide traditional psychiatric services in conjunction with holistic and complementary approaches. I believe that medication may be necessary yet is only part of the healing process. I offer alternatives to medication and help people safely get off psychiatric meds. I frequently order genetic testing and lab tests to evaluate potential root causes to symptoms and medication response.
I specialize in treating youth who have Autism (ASD).
You can find joy! As an experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner, I have worked extensively with children, adolescents, and adults prescribing medication and providing therapy services. I provide traditional psychiatric services in conjunction with holistic and complementary approaches. I believe that medication may be necessary yet is only part of the healing process. I offer alternatives to medication and help people safely get off psychiatric meds. I frequently order genetic testing and lab tests to evaluate potential root causes to symptoms and medication response.
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Kathryn Cullen
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, NP, RxN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80112
Your journey to wellness starts here! I am a state board certified and ANCC credentialed psychiatric family mental health NP. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings with kids, teens and young adults experiencing a variety of mental health issues including mood disorders, behavioral issues, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and thought disorders.
Your journey to wellness starts here! I am a state board certified and ANCC credentialed psychiatric family mental health NP. I have worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings with kids, teens and young adults experiencing a variety of mental health issues including mood disorders, behavioral issues, ADHD, autism spectrum disorders and thought disorders.
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I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I started in mental health to help people who are struggling with mental health issues. I have experience in treating a vast array of diagnoses to include, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, behavioral issues, and bipolar disorders. I have experience in treating all ages; 5 and above though specialize in children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience in treating women with psychiatric conditions in the peri-, intra-, and post- partum periods.
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. I started in mental health to help people who are struggling with mental health issues. I have experience in treating a vast array of diagnoses to include, but not limited to, depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, behavioral issues, and bipolar disorders. I have experience in treating all ages; 5 and above though specialize in children, adolescents, and adults. I also have experience in treating women with psychiatric conditions in the peri-, intra-, and post- partum periods.
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Chika V Achebe
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80112
Hi, my name is Chika Achebe. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the field of psychiatry. I completed my psychiatric nurse practitioner program at University of Kansas in Kansas City Kansas. I have a wealth of experience caring for and catering to psychiatric patients of all age groups within outpatient/inpatient settings.
Hi, my name is Chika Achebe. I am a psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of experience in the field of psychiatry. I completed my psychiatric nurse practitioner program at University of Kansas in Kansas City Kansas. I have a wealth of experience caring for and catering to psychiatric patients of all age groups within outpatient/inpatient settings.
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Faustina Abby Mensah
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, DNP, PMHNP, BC
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80015 (Online Only)
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice. I am passionate about providing quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed, patient-centered, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to the vulnerable population and across the lifespan.
I am a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice. I am passionate about providing quality, evidence-based, trauma-informed, patient-centered, compassionate, and comprehensive mental health services to the vulnerable population and across the lifespan.
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Mindfulness Psychiatry, PLLC, Tracy Tyler
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80122
Accepting New Patients for medication management of adult Colorado residents! Immediate Availability! I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, specializing in medication management of depression, ADHD, anxiety, and a variety of other mental health conditions. Please click on the “website” button to schedule an appointment. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you on your journey to optimal well-being!
Accepting New Patients for medication management of adult Colorado residents! Immediate Availability! I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, specializing in medication management of depression, ADHD, anxiety, and a variety of other mental health conditions. Please click on the “website” button to schedule an appointment. I look forward to meeting with you and helping you on your journey to optimal well-being!
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Comprehensive mental healthcare from a highly trained provider who really knows you! Dr. Wykoff's approach focuses around patient-centered, holistic care across all domains of life, and we work with each patient extensively to create an individualized treatment plan. Currently open for new patients virtually throughout Colorado!
Comprehensive mental healthcare from a highly trained provider who really knows you! Dr. Wykoff's approach focuses around patient-centered, holistic care across all domains of life, and we work with each patient extensively to create an individualized treatment plan. Currently open for new patients virtually throughout Colorado!
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Please read before contacting my office: 1) My practice is focused on intense psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and group therapy. I DO NOT offer medication services except for the patients that receive therapy at my practice. 2)I’m out-of-network for all insurance plans. All the associated service fees would be considered out-of-network/out-of-pocket). Visit my website: insightfulattachment.com for more information about the new patients' intake process, and fees.
Please read before contacting my office: 1) My practice is focused on intense psychotherapy, psychoanalysis, and group therapy. I DO NOT offer medication services except for the patients that receive therapy at my practice. 2)I’m out-of-network for all insurance plans. All the associated service fees would be considered out-of-network/out-of-pocket). Visit my website: insightfulattachment.com for more information about the new patients' intake process, and fees.
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ReThink Mental Health
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80016
We see you as a person, not an illness. Together we will work with you to optimize your care and work towards remission of your symptoms. We ensure that you'll have time during your appointment to ask questions and make sure that you understand treatment options. We will offer suggestions for care and support what you decide. We will assess genetic and nutritional deficiencies and will add supplements and natural treatments as well as prescription medications as indicated.
We see you as a person, not an illness. Together we will work with you to optimize your care and work towards remission of your symptoms. We ensure that you'll have time during your appointment to ask questions and make sure that you understand treatment options. We will offer suggestions for care and support what you decide. We will assess genetic and nutritional deficiencies and will add supplements and natural treatments as well as prescription medications as indicated.
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Amy Steele
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNPBC, APN
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80015 (Online Only)
Accepting New Clients! Hello! I am a master’s prepared, board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing treatment across the lifespan. I provide mental health diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for mood disorders, emotional/behavioral disturbances, attention/concentration disturbances, troubled thought patterns, and trauma. I have a particular interest in children and adolescents dealing with depression and anxiety. To schedule an appointment, please visit peakinteractivewellness.com and submit an appointment inquiry, requesting me as your preferred provider.
Accepting New Clients! Hello! I am a master’s prepared, board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner providing treatment across the lifespan. I provide mental health diagnosis, treatment, and medication management for mood disorders, emotional/behavioral disturbances, attention/concentration disturbances, troubled thought patterns, and trauma. I have a particular interest in children and adolescents dealing with depression and anxiety. To schedule an appointment, please visit peakinteractivewellness.com and submit an appointment inquiry, requesting me as your preferred provider.
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Need URGENT psychiatric care? Call 888-877-7022 now to start your healing journey. We understand how stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, & overwhelming emotions can prevent you from living your best life. At AB Holistic, we believe in a compassionate, integrative approach. We offer personalized treatment plans that include traditional medications, therapy, counseling & holistic therapies to address the root causes of your distress. We're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. Find the relief you deserve. We're conveniently located, offer flexible hours, and have telehealth options available. Call today.
Need URGENT psychiatric care? Call 888-877-7022 now to start your healing journey. We understand how stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, & overwhelming emotions can prevent you from living your best life. At AB Holistic, we believe in a compassionate, integrative approach. We offer personalized treatment plans that include traditional medications, therapy, counseling & holistic therapies to address the root causes of your distress. We're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. Find the relief you deserve. We're conveniently located, offer flexible hours, and have telehealth options available. Call today.
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Need URGENT psychiatric care? Call 888-877-7022 now to start your healing journey. We understand how stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, & overwhelming emotions can prevent you from living your best life. At AB Holistic, we believe in a compassionate, integrative approach. We offer personalized treatment plans that include traditional medications, therapy, counseling & holistic therapies to address the root causes of your distress. We're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. Find the relief you deserve. We're conveniently located, offer flexible hours, and have telehealth options available. Call today.
Need URGENT psychiatric care? Call 888-877-7022 now to start your healing journey. We understand how stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, & overwhelming emotions can prevent you from living your best life. At AB Holistic, we believe in a compassionate, integrative approach. We offer personalized treatment plans that include traditional medications, therapy, counseling & holistic therapies to address the root causes of your distress. We're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. Find the relief you deserve. We're conveniently located, offer flexible hours, and have telehealth options available. Call today.
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Owl And Eagle Health And Wellness
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, DNP, ANP, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80015
The Owl is a symbol of intuition, insight, wisdom, and life transitions, and the Eagle represents resilience, courage, hope, and healing. We can help you find and develop these strengths within yourself. Our psychiatric NPs are warm and welcoming, and help you feel at ease as you start your journey toward mental wellness. We will perform a thorough diagnostic evaluation, testing as needed, and will partner with you to create a holistic treatment plan that can include medication, therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Ketamine Treatment, nutritional interventions, stress management techniques, and more.
The Owl is a symbol of intuition, insight, wisdom, and life transitions, and the Eagle represents resilience, courage, hope, and healing. We can help you find and develop these strengths within yourself. Our psychiatric NPs are warm and welcoming, and help you feel at ease as you start your journey toward mental wellness. We will perform a thorough diagnostic evaluation, testing as needed, and will partner with you to create a holistic treatment plan that can include medication, therapy, Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS), Ketamine Treatment, nutritional interventions, stress management techniques, and more.
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Natasha Deebes-Howard
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, PMHNP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Centennial, CO 80015 (Online Only)
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Candor Mind and Body
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, APN, PMHNP, RN
Verified Verified
Centennial, CO 80112 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
Life can be hard to explore particularly during life events that presents with uncertainties that accompany adulthood. Sometimes, it becomes hard to deal with these uncertainties as they appear when we don’t have the right tools to deal with them. I can help with pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacotherapy approaches to help calm the waters.
Life can be hard to explore particularly during life events that presents with uncertainties that accompany adulthood. Sometimes, it becomes hard to deal with these uncertainties as they appear when we don’t have the right tools to deal with them. I can help with pharmacotherapy and non-pharmacotherapy approaches to help calm the waters.
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Regardless of where you are at in your mental health journey, we start with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. During this evaluation, we review your history engaging in psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, symptoms, and comprehensive medical history. This evaluation sets the stage for your mental health journey. Using an integrative psychiatry approach, I then develop a treatment plan for you that includes optimized prescription medication management, supplementation, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. I am able to provide treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, PMDD, PPD, Autism, OCD, and disordered eating.
Regardless of where you are at in your mental health journey, we start with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation. During this evaluation, we review your history engaging in psychotherapy, psychiatric treatment, symptoms, and comprehensive medical history. This evaluation sets the stage for your mental health journey. Using an integrative psychiatry approach, I then develop a treatment plan for you that includes optimized prescription medication management, supplementation, nutrition, and lifestyle changes. I am able to provide treatment for depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, PMDD, PPD, Autism, OCD, and disordered eating.
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Kathleen Johnson
Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, MSN, PMHNP
Verified Verified
Denver, CO 80238 (Online Only)
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS & Saturday Appointments Available! I assist patients who are experiencing a range of presenting concerns, including: anxiety, depression, substance dependence, ADHD, autism, stress related disorders, PTSD, sleep challenges, and more. As a psychiatric provider, I take the time to explain the science behind what is creating the the challenges you are experiencing, answer questions, and work with you on the goal of full remission of the mental health or addictive crisis so you can go on living your life to the fullest.
CURRENTLY ACCEPTING NEW PATIENTS & Saturday Appointments Available! I assist patients who are experiencing a range of presenting concerns, including: anxiety, depression, substance dependence, ADHD, autism, stress related disorders, PTSD, sleep challenges, and more. As a psychiatric provider, I take the time to explain the science behind what is creating the the challenges you are experiencing, answer questions, and work with you on the goal of full remission of the mental health or addictive crisis so you can go on living your life to the fullest.
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Need URGENT psychiatric care? Book a Free 10 minutes Consultation Call 888-877-7022 now to start your healing journey. We understand how stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, & overwhelming emotions can prevent you from living your best life. At AB Holistic, we believe in a compassionate, integrative approach. We offer personalized treatment plans that include traditional medications, therapy, counseling & holistic therapies to address the root causes of your distress. We're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. Find the relief you deserve. We offer flexible hours, and have telehealth options available.
Need URGENT psychiatric care? Book a Free 10 minutes Consultation Call 888-877-7022 now to start your healing journey. We understand how stress, anxiety, ADHD, depression, burnout, & overwhelming emotions can prevent you from living your best life. At AB Holistic, we believe in a compassionate, integrative approach. We offer personalized treatment plans that include traditional medications, therapy, counseling & holistic therapies to address the root causes of your distress. We're dedicated to supporting you every step of the way. Find the relief you deserve. We offer flexible hours, and have telehealth options available.
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I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and I am more interested in the therapeutic connection with an individual rather than the generalization of treatment. My greatest passion is helping others find their way and bringing happiness and stability back into people’s lives.
I believe in the resiliency of the human spirit, and I am more interested in the therapeutic connection with an individual rather than the generalization of treatment. My greatest passion is helping others find their way and bringing happiness and stability back into people’s lives.
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Autism Psychiatrists
What is the most effective treatment for autism?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) has come to be considered the standard treatment for children with autism spectrum disorder, and research has confirmed its effectiveness for many children. Therapists trained in ABA techniques work with children (and their parents) on developing social skills, communication and learning abilities, and everyday habits of hygiene and grooming. The clinician will tailor their program to the child’s particular need but the overarching goal will be to help them advance as far as possible toward independence based on their level of symptoms and decrease the need for additional special services. Families should seek a mental health professional specifically trained in ABA, and holding special certification in the technique, who has extensive experience not only with the approach but in using it with children with the same level of symptoms as the child who needs care.
How does ABA work?
Applied Behavior Analysis (ABA) sessions, which typically focus on positive reinforcement, can be intensive, lasting two or more hours several times a week, and continuing for two years or more. Therapists can also be expected to ask parents to take an active role in reinforcing lessons. Research has found that the technique can lead to major improvements that decrease the need for additional special services.
How does treatment for autism work?
Therapy sessions based on Applied Behavior Analysis will likely be frequent, intensive, and highly structured. After a thorough assessment, a therapist will help a child understand and develop skills in a range of areas, including communication, motor skills, social skills, self-care, play, and academic skills, as well as routines of daily living like hygiene. Typically, the therapist will help a child break down the components of a behavior—often referred to as the antecedent (what prompts an action), the behavior, and the consequence(what immediately follows)—and then reward the child at every step, while also asking parents to reinforce the lessons, and the rewards, throughout the day. This core therapy may be supplemented by occupational or speech therapy, and antidepressants, antipsychotics, and anticonvulsants may be prescribed to address specific severe symptoms.
How long does therapy for autism take?
Some people with autism spectrum disorder may be engaged in some level of therapy for many years, but research shows that treatment will be most effective if it is begun early and delivered intensively. When therapy begins by age 3, children tend to be better able to grasp and adopt the skills needed to manage everyday life, including attending school and establishing social relationships. This type of early-intervention treatment regimen is highly structured, typically involving 20 to 40 hours of one-on-one therapy per week, along with additional hours of engagement managed by parents, for a period of two years or more, although the duration of treatment is dependent on the child’s level of symptoms and pace of progress.