Axis Integrated Mental Health is Colorado’s leading clinic for
alternative depression treatments, offering integrative psychiatry, therapy,
Spravato treatment,
Deep TMS, and
TMS treatment within one collaborative care team. We provide accessible, evidence-based options for people who have not found relief with traditional antidepressants, helping patients recover faster with treatments that go beyond medication. Our mission is to make advanced depression care simple, compassionate, and personalized so individuals can finally experience real improvement after years of trial and error. We are committed to helping people reclaim their lives through proven, innovative therapies designed for
treatment-resistant depression and complex mental health needs.
If antidepressants have not worked for you, you may have treatment resistant depression or TRD and your doctor may have mentioned TMS. The next question most people ask is the same: how much does it cost? The short answer is that most patients with commercial insurance pay only a specialist copay, usually $20 to $50…
If you have tried two or more antidepressants and your depression still has not lifted, you are not alone, and you are not out of options. About one in three people do not respond to the first antidepressant they try, and treatment-resistant depression can affect up to 31% of people with major depression (American Academy…
You used to feel steady. Now you cry over nothing, snap at the people you love, and feel flat even when life is fine. Your doctor says your blood work looks normal, so you wonder if it is all in your head. It is not all in your head. For many women in their 40s,…
Is Perimenopause Rage Real, or Am I Overreacting? Yes, perimenopause rage is real, and you are not overreacting. It is a sudden, intense anger or irritability that can show up during perimenopause, the years before your periods stop for good. About 40% of women in perimenopause notice mood changes like this, according to the American…
Everything you need to know about your benefits, your options, and how to get the care you deserve without the runaround. Introduction Mental health care in Colorado has never been more accessible, but figuring out what your insurance actually covers can feel like a second job. Prior authorizations, deductibles, in-network requirements, plan-specific restrictions: the system…
If your teenager has been struggling with depression and antidepressants have not helped, or have helped but come with side effects your teen cannot live with, you are not out of options. You are at the start of a different set of options. This guide is for parents in the Denver area who want to…
If you’re considering Spravato for depression, one of the biggest questions is simple: Is it worth it? The answer depends on what you’re hoping to gain, what you’re willing to tolerate during treatment, and how much depression is currently costing you in your daily life. Like any treatment, Spravato has advantages and drawbacks. Understanding both…
Where does Colorado rank for mental health? If you’re a Coloradan watching our state languish near the bottom of national mental health rankings year after year, you’re not alone in feeling frustrated. The newest data from Mental Health America’s 2025 State of Mental Health in America report ranks Colorado 41st out of 51 (the 50…
Deep TMS and ketamine therapy are showing promise as treatments for eating disorders, particularly when depression, anxiety, or treatment resistance complicate recovery. These advanced psychiatric interventions target brain circuits involved in mood regulation, impulse control, and rigid thinking patterns, addressing the neurological roots of disordered eating rather than symptoms alone. At Axis Integrated Mental Health…
You have tried everything. The fourth antidepressant made you gain 30 pounds. The fifth killed your sex drive. The sixth did nothing at all. You have sat in therapy, exercised until your muscles ached, meditated, changed your diet, and fixed your sleep, and still, depression clings to you like wet cement. If this is your…
Where Can I Find an Integrative Psychiatry Specialist in Colorado? Madison Walter As a dedicated Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) in Colorado, Madison Walter brings a unique blend of dynamic clinical expertise and heartfelt compassion to the Denver, Boulder, Westminster, Greenwood Village, and Cherry Creek communities. She’s an advocate for anyone facing “invisible challenges” from…
A Guide to Help You Navigate the Stupidly Complex Colorado Behavioral Health System Finding the right mental health support can feel overwhelming, especially when you’re searching for a “mental health clinic near me” in a city like Denver. The sheer number of options, from individual therapists to large hospital systems, can make it difficult to…
