Colorado Companies to Watch Honors Axis for Driving Innovation and Impact
Axis Integrated Mental Health is proud to announce its selection as a finalist in the Colorado Companies to Watch program, an award that celebrates second-stage companies fueling Colorado’s economic growth through innovation, leadership, and community involvement.
Founded in 2019 by husband-and-wife team Chris and Liesl Perez, Axis has grown from a single location to three clinics in Aurora, Westminster, and Louisville, creating 25 jobs in Colorado alone. In 2023, the practice achieved nearly 500% growth while expanding access to integrated mental health services—including psychiatry, therapy, and advanced treatments like Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) and esketamine (Spravato™)—all covered by major insurances including Anthem, Aetna, Cigna, United, and Medicaid.
“Colorado Companies to Watch celebrates the business leaders and entrepreneurs who are driving innovation and economic growth in our state.”
— Matt Frary
What sets Axis apart is its commitment to treating the whole person, not just symptoms. By combining evidence-based therapies with holistic approaches like nutritional psychiatry and social prescribing, the clinic helps patients navigate complex insurance systems and achieve lasting recovery. Since inception, Axis has donated over $200,000 in pro bono care to underserved communities, addressing Colorado’s mental health crisis head-on.
“We are motivated by the desire to help change the delivery of mental healthcare in Colorado for the better,” shared CEO and co-founder Chris Perez. “We get out of bed every morning energized by the knowledge that by providing more people with our unique treatment model, we can help put an end to the generational trauma that occurs when communities are unable to effectively treat mental health symptoms.”
“For every point decrease in depression scores on PHQ-9 evaluations, a 1.67% increase in productivity is gained,” added Liesl Perez, Chief Marketing Officer and co-founder. “The work we do at Axis Integrated Mental Health is more than the jobs we create, but the productivity increases that benefit all of us by reducing disability claims due to mental illness and enriching Colorado’s economy.”
Why This Recognition Matters for Colorado’s Mental Health Landscape
Colorado Companies to Watch spotlights high-performing businesses that create jobs, invest in communities, and solve industry challenges creatively. Axis’s finalist status reflects its role in transforming mental health care through:
- Integrated, One-Roof Care: Psychiatry, therapy, and innovative treatments like TMS and Spravato™ in a collaborative environment.
- Insurance Accessibility: Broad acceptance to remove financial barriers, plus transportation support and paid leave assistance.
- Community Impact: Over $200K in free care, patient advocacy, and efforts to break stigma through initiatives like the #bravenotbroken video series.
- Rapid, Purpose-Driven Growth: 500% expansion in 2023 while prioritizing compassionate, culturally sensitive care as a BIPOC-led practice.
This honor comes as Colorado continues to face mental health challenges, making Axis’s model of accessible, effective care even more vital.
About the Colorado Companies to Watch Program
Since 2009, Colorado Companies to Watch has honored second-stage companies for their economic contributions. Finalists are recognized at a special reception and expo, with winners announced later in the year. Learn more at coloradocompaniestowatch.org.
About Axis Integrated Mental Health
Axis Integrated Mental Health is a locally owned and operated practice dedicated to holistic mental wellness. Specializing in complex cases of depression, anxiety, PTSD, ADHD, and more, the clinic blends modern psychiatry with therapies like TMS and Spravato™. With locations in Aurora, Westminster, and Louisville, Axis serves patients in-person and via telehealth statewide, accepting most major insurances and providing over $200K in pro bono care.
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https://www.einpresswire.com/article/702413268/axis-integrated-mental-health-named-a-finalist-in-colorado-companies-to-watch
