Depression Psychiatrists in Colorado

I bring a calm, kind, thoughtful, and thorough approach to my work. I prioritize creating a safe and supportive space where patients feel respected and understood, helping them feel comfortable sharing openly as they move toward recovery and personal growth. I draw on experience with psychodynamic psychotherapy, CBT, and ACT to provide well-rounded, evidence-based care.

In the initial session, I carefully listen to each patient's concerns, explore their history, and work to understand their goals. I provide a clear assessment and explanation before collaborating on a personalized treatment plan. My process is rooted in open communication, shared decision-making, and a commitment to empowering patients in their journey toward wellness.

I earned my medical degree from Cardiff University in Wales, United Kingdom, and practiced in both inpatient and outpatient settings in the UK and Australia before moving to the United States. I completed my psychiatry residency at Tufts Medical Center in Boston and a fellowship in forensic psychiatry at the University of Colorado. I am board certified in Psychiatry and Neurology.

I specialize in stress, anxiety, self-esteem, motivation, depression, and coping with life changes. In my work, I use a wide range of clinical approaches in talk therapy, including client-centered therapy, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness, motivational interviewing, and solution-focused support.

I am a licensed mental health therapist with 26 years of professional therapy work, currently licensed in NE, OK, KS, and CO.

Your comfort and desired changes are extremely important to me. I'd love to hear how I can support you in the changes you want to make in yourself.

I believe that addressing mental health is just as important as addressing physical health. My practice focuses on medication management, often combined with supportive or cognitive behavioral therapy, with an emphasis on integrating medication management with individual therapy to provide comprehensive, patient-centered care. I provide care for individuals with a wide range of mental health conditions, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, schizoaffective disorder, and schizophrenia.

I am a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP) with 18 years of experience in outpatient psychiatry. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in adult psychiatry from the University of Massachusetts Lowell and my Bachelor of Science in Nursing from the University of Massachusetts Boston. I am trained in psychiatric diagnosis, medication management, and both psychodynamic and cognitive-behavioral therapies.

Over the past 18 years, I have gained extensive experience evaluating and treating adults in outpatient settings. I previously worked at Arbour HRI Outpatient Clinic in Massachusetts and, for the past decade, have served patients at Memorial Healthcare System in Florida. At Memorial Healthcare System, I collaborated with the Mind-Body Wellness Clinic to support both the medical and psychiatric needs of my patients. I have also contributed to the training of psychiatric and internal medicine residents in outpatient psychiatry.

I meet each person where they are, creating a safe space where clients feel heard, valued, and respected. I emphasize open communication, collaboration, and mutual trust, encouraging patients to share what feels most comfortable and meaningful to them. My goal is to empower clients to identify and pursue their personal goals at their own pace, fostering lasting growth. I bring compassion, positivity, experience, and humor to my sessions, reminding patients that change begins with understanding and acceptance. I tailor my approach by exploring each patient's history, strengths, and priorities to create an individualized treatment plan. Drawing on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Rational Emotive Behavior Therapy (REBT), Mindfulness, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy, I adapt my methods to meet each client's needs. I support clients with a broad range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, grief, self-harm, abuse, and both physical and psychological addictions.

I am a Licensed Professional Counselor in Colorado, and a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and Certified Addiction Professional in Florida. I earned my bachelor's in Psychology and a master's in Human Development Counseling from the University of Illinois. With more than 30 years of clinical experience, I have worked with adolescents, adults, and older adults in individual, couple, family, and group settings. I also served as an adjunct professor, teaching psychology and sociology courses for over a decade in high schools, colleges, and correctional facilities. My extensive background includes treating addictions, trauma, mood and anxiety disorders, OCD, ADHD, self-harm, and eating disorders. I have facilitated Intensive Outpatient (IOP), Partial Hospitalization (PHP), and inpatient group therapy for co-occurring disorders.

I am a board-certified physician in both adult and child & adolescent psychiatry, with a focus on the diagnosis and treatment of depressive disorders, anxiety disorders, trauma- and stressor-related disorders, and ADHD. I take a holistic approach to treatment, incorporating both medication management and psychotherapy. I utilize principles from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and supportive psychotherapy, recognizing that a combined approach leads to better outcomes for patients.

I graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Houston, majoring in Biology with a minor in Chemistry. I then pursued my medical education at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center, earning my Doctor of Medicine degree. I completed a three-year psychiatric residency at TTUHSC, followed by fellowship training in child and adolescent psychiatry. I completed my first year of fellowship at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston and my second year at TTUHSC.

With a diverse clinical background, I have gained experience in a variety of settings, including academic psychiatry, consult liaison psychiatry, intensive outpatient programs (IOP), partial hospitalization programs (PHP), emergency psychiatry, and outpatient psychiatry. This broad range of experience allows me to provide comprehensive, individualized care to patients at all stages of life.

I take a holistic approach to psychiatry, aiming to promote long-term wellness and address root causes. Along with medication and psychotherapy, I may explore diet, nutrition, lifestyle factors, and integrative therapies. I strive to create a warm, supportive environment where patients feel truly heard. I value shared decision-making, listening carefully to patients' concerns and goals and collaborating with them to develop individualized treatment plans tailored to each person's needs.

I have experience treating a wide range of psychiatric conditions, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and post-traumatic stress disorder. I earned my medical degree from the University of Southern California and completed my psychiatry residency at the Medical Center of Aurora.

I take a collaborative and compassionate approach to both medication management and psychotherapy. I enjoy utilizing various forms of psychotherapy to empower individuals to lead healthier, more fulfilling lives, and I particularly enjoy incorporating elements of supportive, psychodynamic, and cognitive behavioral therapies in all visits. I practice thoughtful and evidence-based medication management. I enjoy working with students and adults with anxiety, OCD, PTSD, and mood disorders, and I also have a special interest in women's mental health.

I am a board-certified adult psychiatrist. I completed my undergraduate education at Johns Hopkins University, where I graduated Phi Beta Kappa with a bachelor's in neuroscience, and I later attended medical school at Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. My interest in neuroscience, combined with a passion for the humanistic side of medicine, led me to pursue a psychiatry residency at NYU, where I gained experience working with a diverse patient population. After completing residency in 2018, I chose to pursue private practice to allow more time with patients and to build on my interest in psychotherapy. I spent over 6 years in solo and group private practice in Los Angeles. I am committed to working with insurance-based practices, as I am passionate about providing affordable access to quality healthcare.

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 focuses on medication management. She believes that the support and involvement of the family are an integral part of the treatment of 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. She received her medical degree from Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. She completed her psychiatry residency at the University of Louisville School of Medicine, and her child and adolescent training at the Bingham Child Guidance Center, also part of the University of Louisville, in Louisville, Kentucky. After completion of her training, she moved to Colorado where she worked at The Cleo Wallace Center, in Westminster, CO, providing care for hospitalized youth, and clients in the Day Treatment and Residential setting. In 2000, Dr. Stephenson became the primary Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist on the outpatient team at Denver Health Medical Center in Denver, Colorado. Her role was providing diagnostic evaluations, and medication management in Federally Qualified Health Centers (FQHCs), and the hospital clinic, working closely with residents, child fellows, and other trainees. She had an academic appointment through the University of Colorado School of Medicine. She treated a varied demographic and had a wide range of diagnoses in the child and adolescent population. From 2016-2021, she worked at Intermountain Health Center in Tucson, AZ providing care in the outpatient setting of the community mental health center. The care was a hybrid model of "in-person” and Telehealth treatment of children and adolescents with various disorders, with an emphasis on diagnostic evaluations of Autism and Autism spectrum disorders.‍

I offer comprehensive psychiatric care to adults seeking support for mental health challenges. Whether you are experiencing stress, depression, panic attacks, sleep issues, or difficulty focusing, I provide a warm, nonjudgmental space to explore your concerns and work collaboratively on a treatment plan that aligns with your goals and values. I offer both medication management and a combination of psychotherapy techniques tailored to each patient's unique needs for effective and lasting outcomes.

I am a board-certified psychiatrist who received my medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed my psychiatric residency at the University of Texas Health San Antonio. Since graduating from medical school, I served in the United States Air Force for over a decade, first as a Flight Surgeon and later as the Medical Director for mental health and substance abuse clinics overseas. In these roles, I provided medical support to Air Force personnel, their family members, and veterans. These invaluable experiences in high-pressure environments strengthened my desire to support the psychological challenges of individuals in a myriad of situations.

Outside of patient care, I remain active in continuing education, ensuring the latest scientific advancements inform my practice. With a background grounded in medical excellence, military service, and clinical psychiatry, I bring a steady, knowledgeable, and compassionate presence to the healing process.

I use a variety of therapeutic approaches (supportive, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic) in combination with medication management to help patients identify and develop treatment plans towards their own unique goals. Having worked with patients across their lifespans allows me to take a well-rounded approach to identifying issues with my patients, especially in family settings.

I am a double board-certified psychiatrist in Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry. I completed medical school in my home state at Ohio University Heritage College of Osteopathic Medicine, where the focus on mind-body connection now fits seamlessly into holistically minded patient care. I then completed General Psychiatry residency and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry fellowship at the University of Colorado, where I was Chief Fellow focused on improving resident/fellow experiences and ensuring all medical students took a firm grasp of psychiatry into their futures. Prior to joining Talkiatry, I worked in a residential treatment center for teenagers with eating disorders, gaining significant experience with challenging patients and their families.

I believe in a collaborative partnership with my clients, working together to develop a mutually agreed-upon plan of action that maximizes the chances of success. I also have a strong passion for supporting women's mental health during the perinatal phase of life.

I am a board-certified Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who earned my Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing credentials and a Master's in Psychiatric and Mental Health Nursing from Columbia University School of Nursing, where I was inducted into the Sigma Theta Tau Nursing Honor Society. I have been in practice for over 10 years, providing care to individuals with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia.

I pride myself on my ability to empathize with my patients and meet them exactly where they are in their journey. I believe that trust is the foundation of the therapeutic relationship and work diligently to create a supportive, nonjudgmental environment where patients feel safe, heard, and respected. In the initial evaluation, I focus on gathering comprehensive information to form a complete understanding of each patient's unique background and needs. From there, I develop an individualized treatment plan that aligns with the patient's prioritized goals. Each session begins from that foundation, allowing me to support patients at their own pace as trust deepens and progress unfolds.

I have worked in the mental health field for over 30 years following the completion of my Bachelor's degree in Psychology from Suffolk University in Boston. I began my career as a mental health technician in a geriatric residential program and later pursued additional education in nursing, earning an Associate Degree in Nursing from Quincy College, a Bachelor's Degree in Nursing from South University, and a Master's in Nursing from Eastern Kentucky University. Over the years, I have held diverse roles in adult and children's case management, residential and intensive outpatient programs, inpatient psychiatric care, and crisis stabilization. I have provided care in both inpatient and outpatient settings as well as through hospital consult services across the country.

Dr. Stephanie Negrey is a board certified psychiatrist. She completed her undergraduate degree in Biology and History at Fordham University in the Bronx and then attended medical school at the Renaissance School of Medicine at Stony Brook University. She completed her residency at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio as a member of the United States Air Force. Dr. Negrey served as an active duty psychiatrist; her duties included medical director of the mental health clinic at a special operations base as well as a program manager for the Air Force substance use program.

Dr. Negrey has experience treating a wide range of ages and diagnoses, with particular emphasis on personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder. She integrates supportive and psychodynamic therapies into her medication management appointments with a goal of achieving improvement through a holistic approach. Dr. Negrey will work with patients to reach their goals for their mental health care while also providing a compassionate and collaborative environment.

I take a no-nonsense approach and pride myself on collaborating with patients to attain their goals of optimum psychiatric health, believing that the cornerstone of a healthy partnership with any patient is a holistic approach. Listening with an open mind and heart while collaborating with my patients to provide the correct medication management and supportive care has always been the key for me. I have a genuine interest in treating psychiatric disorders including anxiety, depression, PTSD, OCD, ADHD, and most specifically bipolar, as well as experience treating medical comorbidities including neurologic disorders.

After graduating from medical school, I completed my internship year in Internal Medicine at St. Joseph's Hospital in Phoenix, AZ, followed by two years of neurology residency at Barrow Neurological Institute before completing psychiatric residency at Maricopa Medical Center in 2005. I then spent the majority of my time caring for SMI/seriously mentally ill patients with a mantra of "propelling people forward to wellness." Working on the supportive level of care for this population honed my skills to care for the highest level of outpatient care through ACT/assertive community treatment. In 2023, I extended my expertise and skills to the general population to include telehealth management of my patients.

I take a holistic approach to mental health by recognizing the essential connection between the mind and body. I am committed to creating a safe, supportive, and nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard. I am especially passionate about reducing the stigma surrounding mental illness and believe in partnering closely with clients to help them achieve meaningful and lasting progress. I specialize in treating adults with ADHD, anxiety, bipolar disorder, depression, OCD, and PTSD. My treatment approach utilizes a combination of medication management, lifestyle modifications, supportive therapy, and solution-focused techniques, and is grounded in empathy, clinical expertise, and a commitment to helping each individual achieve their mental health goals.

I follow a multi-stage, personalized approach when working with clients. I begin by gathering a comprehensive history, understanding the client's primary concerns, and identifying both short- and long-term goals. From there, I collaborate with each individual to develop a tailored treatment plan that includes client-specific interventions. My process is dynamic and adaptive: I monitor each client's progress and adjust care as needed to ensure it remains aligned with their needs and goals. This thoughtful, individualized approach supports lasting outcomes and empowers clients to take an active role in their mental health journey. New patients can expect a collaborative, respectful, and goal-oriented approach to care.

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner who earned my Master of Science Degree from Southeastern Louisiana University. I have 26 years of diverse experience in the clinical, home, and telepsychiatry settings.

I prefer a holistic approach to psychiatric treatment and therefore use a combination of medication management and talking therapies to treat patients. Techniques I may utilize include cognitive behavioral therapy, experiential psychodynamic therapy, mentalization based therapy, and medical hypnosis.

I am board-certified in adult psychiatry. I received my medical degree from David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA in Los Angeles, California, where I stayed to complete my psychiatry residency at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience. During residency I 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. I have experience working with a diverse group of patients, having previously worked in community clinics in the greater Los Angeles area and as a staff psychiatrist at UCLA.