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The psychiatric consultation is an essential
starting point for understanding and addressing your mental health
concerns. During this session, our skilled psychiatrists take the
time to listen to your symptoms, medical history, and personal
circumstances in order to build a complete picture of your mental
well-being.
Initial Evalution: The
consultation begins with a comprehensive evalution of your
emotional, psychological, and physical health. We discuss any
concerns you may have and explore the history of your symptoms,
including when they began, how they have changed over time, and
what triggers or alleviates them.
Establishing a Diagnosis: Based on the consultation, we provide a thorough assessment to
determine an accurate diagnosis or a better understanding of the
mental health challenges you're facing. This helps us identify
whether your symptoms are related to conditions such as anxiety,
depression, bipolar disorder, or other mental health issues.
Setting Treatment Goals: We work with
you to understand your goals for treatment, ensuring that the
approach we take aligns with your values and preferences. This
collaborative process ensures that you are actively involved in
decisions about your care.
For many individuals, medication plays a crucial
role in managing mental health conditions. Our medication review
and management service is designed to ensure that your prescribed
medications are effective and suit your needs.
Review of Current Medications: If you are already on medication, we review the medications you
are currently taking. We assess their effectiveness, possible side
effects, and how well they fit with your overall treatment plan.
If you're taking multiple medications, we also check for any
potential interactions.
Medication Adjustment: If necessary, we make adjustments to your medication regimen,
whether that means changing dosages, switching medications, or
adding new ones. Our goal is to find the most effective treatment
while minimizing side effects.
Ongoing Monitoring: Medication management is an ongoing process. We schedule
follow-up appointments to monitor how well the medications are
working, adjust prescriptions if needed, and ensure that you're
receiving the maximum benefit. This continuous oversight allows us
to optimize your treatment for long-term success.
We understand that each individual's mental
health journey is unique, so we create customized treatment plans
to address your specific needs and goals.
Comprehensive Approach: Your treatment plan is built on a holistic view of your life,
considering not just the diagnosis, but your lifestyle, family
history, stressors, and any other relevant factors. This helps us
design a plan that works for you as a whole person, not just the
diagnosis.
Integrating Multiple Therapies: Treatment may include a mix of therapies such as medication,
psychotherapy (e.g., cognitive-behavioral therapy, talk therapy),
and lifestyle modifications like exercise, nutrition, and
mindfulness practices. These approaches work together to promote
overall mental well-being.
Ongoing Evaluation and Adaptation: Mental health care is not static. As you progress through
treatment, your needs may evolve, and we ensure that your
treatment plan is flexible enough to adapt accordingly. Regular
follow-ups allow us to assess your progress and adjust your plan
to ensure continuous improvement and sustained results.
Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner
I started my career in clinical research and gastroenterology as a registered nurse after graduating from Brigham Young University in 2002. During this time, I married my husband, settled in Colorado Springs where I have lived for 18 years, and raised my 5 kids. Life experiences led me to find a calling to work in psychiatry. I returned to UCCS for my Master of Science in Nursing and to Liberty University for a Post-Graduate Certification in Psychiatry. I feel privileged to be invited into people's stories and I understand firsthand as a wife, mother, and a friend the need for quality psychiatric care. In my spare time I love to run, backpack, eat candy, and spend time with my family. I look forward to meeting with you!
"Michelle has been wonderful to work with! She is incredibly responsive and very knowledgeable. She has worked with two of my teenagers and while she respects their privacy, she is always as transparent as she can be with me as their parent. I feel like she listens to them and how they are feeling. I also feel heard as a parent. Michelle has a very calming temperament as well which I feel is really important in this field! We have absolutely loved working with her!!"
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