FAQs

We offer in-network care with Aetna, Cigna, Anthem, Anthem, Carelon Behavioral Health, Blue Cross Blue Shield, Select Health, Poudre Valley School District, UMR, UnitedHealthcare, and Oxford.

We accept Health First Colorado Medicaid and all RAEs.

We are out of network with Medicare and cannot accept private pay from Medicare clients.

Private pay options are available, and we offer a military and mental health professional discount.

We offer sliding scale rates based on income and household size for individuals who are not receiving any Medicaid benefits or have any other health insurance coverage. You can access the sliding scale application here.

Intake Evaluation

$325: up to 60 minutes

Includes a comprehensive evaluation, confirmation of diagnoses, laboratory testing orders, and personalized treatment recommendations.

Follow-up Sessions

$185: up to 30 minutes

$275: up to 55 minutes

Includes refining your treatment plan along with supportive psychotherapy and lifestyle coaching.

You have the right to receive a Good Faith Estimate (GFE) for the total expected cost of any non-emergency items or services if you are uninsured or choosing not to use insurance.

We currently work with children starting at age 5 years, adolescents, and adults of all ages!

All appointments are conveniently conducted via telehealth, ensuring easy access to care with minimal disruptions to your daily routine.

Yes, we prescribe stimulants as part of a comprehensive ADHD treatment plan. Virtual monthly visits are required for ongoing stimulant monitoring.

We prescribe benzodiazepines (such as Klonopin, clonazepam, Ativan, lorazepam, Xanax, alprazolam, and Valium) sparingly, primarily for episodes of high anxiety or panic. We do not prescribe benzodiazepines for daily use due to the potential for long-term negative effects, including dependence, tolerance, withdrawal, falls, and impaired cognition. For patients currently using benzodiazepines daily, we will need to develop a safe tapering plan to discontinue the medication. We take a holistic approach, working with our clients to develop a comprehensive plan that addresses their anxiety using safer medications with fewer side effects.

During your initial 60-minute appointment, we’ll meet to embark on a thorough evaluation. Together, we'll delve into your current symptoms, lifestyle, social factors, personal history, and medical conditions. We firmly believe that a comprehensive assessment is essential to tailor treatment recommendations to your unique needs. Please anticipate that multiple visits may be needed to complete this evaluation and before prescribing medication. We also may recommend laboratory testing, as various biological factors could contribute to your symptoms.

Initially, we'll schedule frequent sessions, every 1-4 weeks, enabling me to gain deeper insights into you as a person and your overall health. This approach also allows us to conduct a thorough evaluation and craft a personalized, detailed care plan tailored to your needs. As your treatment advances and you start noticing positive changes, we'll adjust the frequency of sessions accordingly.

If you are paying via private pay or have a co-pay or co-insurance, payment is expected at the time of service.

At my practice, we strive to provide the best possible care for all of our patients, and part of that involves ensuring that our schedule runs smoothly. When appointments are canceled last minute, it not only disrupts our ability to provide timely care to other patients but also affects the resources we've allocated for your appointment. Therefore, to account for this and to help maintain the efficiency of the practice, we have a cancellation fee policy in place.

We ask that you provide notification of an appointment cancellation or reschedule at least 24 business hours before your appointment. If you cancel, no show, or reschedule less than 24 business hours before your appointment, you will be charged a $150 cancellation fee.

For example, if your appointment is at 12 pm on Monday, you must cancel your appointment by 12 pm the Friday before.

We kindly ask for your understanding and cooperation in respecting the time and the valuable resources involved in scheduling appointments.

Psychotherapy and lifestyle coaching are seamlessly woven into your treatment journey at Present Psychiatry, sometimes in overt and sometimes in nuanced ways. Your well-being deserves a comprehensive approach that considers all aspects of your health and wellness.

While we don't offer standalone weekly therapy sessions, many of my patients find value in working with therapists as part of their overall care plan. We prioritize collaboration with your other healthcare providers to ensure you receive the highest quality of integrated care.

A psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP) is a licensed professional and nurse who has completed advanced education and training in psychiatric and mental health care. A psychiatrist is a medical doctor who has completed medical school, residency, and fellowship training in psychiatry. PMHNPs and psychiatrists share similar roles in assessing, diagnosing, and treating mental health conditions using medications and psychotherapy. The evidence supports that nurse practitioners provide care that is comparable to that of physicians in many aspects, including quality of care, patient satisfaction, health outcomes, and cost-effectiveness.

A therapist (also known as a counselor, social worker, or psychologist) is a mental health professional who has completed a graduate education and provides talk therapy or psychotherapy to individuals, couples, families, or groups. They are trained to assess and treat a wide range of mental health issues, emotional difficulties, and interpersonal problems using various therapeutic approaches but cannot prescribe medication.

When you choose to collaborate with a nurse practitioner, you're partnering with a healthcare provider trained within a holistic nursing model, emphasizing comprehensive patient care not just disease treatment. You can trust you'll receive care from a highly skilled, empathetic, and well-trained professional.