Modern Integrative Psychiatry for Depression, Burnout & Anxiety in Colorado

What is Integrative Psychiatry and How Is It Different?

Forget the five-minute med check. Integrative psychiatry looks at the full picture of your mental health: brain chemistry, emotional life, trauma history, physical health, and environment. Our providers collaborate with you to build a care plan that works for your body and your life, not just a one-size-fits-all prescription.

Axis Integrated Mental Health’s team combines conventional medications with complementary and alternative medicine (CAM), using the most helpful treatments from each to optimize patient outcomes. 

What CAM treatments does integrative psychiatry use?

• Axis Integrated Mental Health selects from the following CAM treatments:
• Mind-body therapies
• Mind-body therapies include meditation, yoga, tai chi, hypnosis, and biofeedback.
• Biological practices
• Biological treatments include nutrition counseling, dietary supplements, special diets, and botanicals (plant-based medicines).

Physical practices

Physical treatments include acupuncture, massage therapy, chiropractic manipulation, and reflexology.

Alternative treatments

Alternatives to mainstream medications for mental health disorders include transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS) and Spravato® esketamine nasal spray.

CAM treatments also include lifestyle changes. The Axis Integrated Mental Health team combines Western and Eastern philosophies to enhance healing from mental health problems.

What conditions can integrative psychiatry treat?

Integrative psychiatry can treat numerous mental health conditions, including:

• Depression (major depressive disorder)
• Treatment-resistant depression
• Bipolar disorder
• Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
• Women's Health Depression Treatment (PMDD, Perinatal and Post Partum Depression)
• Persistent depressive disorder (PDD)
• Anxiety disorders
• Attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Burnout
• COVID depression
• Grief

The Axis Integrated Mental Health team uses interventions outside prescription medication to increase your likelihood of improving or recovering from these mental health issues.

Why Traditional Psychiatry Often Falls Short—for Women and Men Alike

Mental health isn’t one-size-fits-all, but too often, traditional psychiatry treats it that way. At Axis Integrated Mental Health, we’ve seen firsthand how standard approaches and gender bias can miss the mark, especially for women, neurodivergent individuals, and high-functioning men who don’t fit the textbook symptoms.

Many psychiatric models are still based on outdated research that prioritized male participants and overlooked how depression, anxiety, ADHD, and trauma show up differently in women and marginalized groups. This leads to underdiagnosis, misdiagnosis, and ineffective treatment plans that leave patients feeling even more disconnected.

In our practice, we take a different approach. We specialize in uncovering what's often missed, whether that’s undiagnosed ADHD in women, atypical depression symptoms in men, or co-occurring conditions masked by years of coping. We utilize science-backed tools, including pharmacogenomic testing, advanced diagnostics, and compassionate interviews, that take into account the full context of your life.

We also recognize how systemic issues like gender bias in mental health care can delay or derail proper treatment. That’s why our providers take time to listen, dig deeper, and tailor your care to your actual needs, not outdated assumptions.

Whether you’ve been told “you’re just stressed” or feel like nothing has worked, it’s not your fault. You may not need more pills, you may need a more personalized, integrative approach or increased neuroplasticity.

At Axis, we treat the person, not the stereotype.

Psychiatry Services Available in Denver, Boulder, and Westminster

We make high-quality care easy to access and covered by insurance. No long waitlists. No jumping between providers.

Our psychiatric services include:

• Integrative medication management

• Co-located therapy and psychiatry

• TMS (transcranial magnetic stimulation)

• Ketamine Therapy (Spravato)

 

What happens at an integrative psychiatry consultation?

An integrative psychiatry consultation is similar to a standard psychiatric evaluation. Your provider begins with a medical history and symptom review, then asks about your work and home life, stress levels, diet, exercise, and other activities influencing your health. They may also check your vital signs.

Once they have all the information required, your provider produces a personalized treatment plan for you. This could include carefully thought-out medications and custom treatments. They also recommend lifestyle modifications, such as adding regular movement or exercise to your day to improve mood.

Your provider might also address your nutrition and gut health. Friendly gut bacteria produce serotonin and other brain chemicals that affect mood, so promoting better digestion could help you with problems like depression and anxiety.

Use our cheat sheet to learn how to prepare for your first psychiatric appointment.

Meet Our Psychiatry Team

Axis is proud to have one of the most experienced and compassionate psychiatry teams in Colorado.

Boulder-Based Psychiatry Experts

Ben Egbers, PMHNP
Ben brings a unique mix of clinical experience and real-life resilience to his practice. A former assistant professor at Montana State University and PMHNP at Shodair Children’s Hospital, Ben supports patients across the lifespan—from young children with ADHD to adults seeking help with deprescribing or trauma recovery. Fluent in German, a survivor of an avalanche, and sober for years, Ben brings empathy, humor, and clinical precision to every visit—whether in person at our Louisville clinic or via telehealth.

Shannon Mostafiz, PMHNP
Shannon blends evidence-based psychiatric care with holistic interventions like meditation and advanced treatments including ketamine and TMS. A graduate of Maharishi University and founder of her own consciousness-based retreats, she specializes in helping patients access deeper healing through both modern science and timeless practices.

Sarah McLaughlin, PMHNP
Sarah offers expertise in complex diagnoses such as bipolar disorder, panic disorder, borderline personality disorder, and eating recovery. With a minor in theater, she brings an approachable, creative spirit to each session. Her warmth and insight help patients feel seen—and safe to explore lasting change.

Selina Church, PMHNP
Selina is experienced in trauma-informed prescribing and advanced treatments like TMS. She works closely with patients to ensure their treatment plans are not only clinically sound but also respectful of their life experiences and goals.

Westminster-Based Psychiatry Experts

In Westminster, many of our patients come to us after years of feeling overlooked, misdiagnosed, or misunderstood. Providers Heather Markham and Elinor O’Buckley are here to change that.

Heather Markham, PMHNP-BC
Heather combines clinical rigor with patient-first advocacy. With a background in emergency nursing and psychiatry, she’s known for her clear communication, thoughtful diagnostics, and deep care for patients who’ve felt failed by the system. Outside of work, she’s an endurance athlete with the same persistence and compassion she brings to every case.

Elinor O’Buckley, PMHNP-BC
Born in Mexico and raised in Romania, Elinor brings cultural depth and clinical expertise to every visit. She’s open about her own journey with bipolar disorder and treatment-resistant depression, which allows her to create a space of profound trust and safety for her patients. Her care is marked by both clinical precision and deep empathy.

The Westminster team does more than prescribe—they rebuild trust, offer clarity, and partner with you on your path forward.

Denver-Based Psychiatry Experts

Located in the Denver suburb of Aurora, our Denver team brings both medical expertise and human connection to each patient encounter. Whether you’re just starting your journey or seeking help after years of trial and error, our Denver providers meet you with curiosity, respect, and a deep commitment to getting you well.

Kayla Sharpe, PMHNP
Kayla specializes in postpartum and perinatal mental health, OCD, and neurodivergence. She draws from personal experience and clinical insight to create tailored treatment plans and lasting therapeutic partnerships. Patients describe her as empathetic, empowering, and deeply present.

Frances Rhodes, WHNP, PMHNP
With dual training in women’s health and psychiatry, Frances is a go-to expert for PMDD, perinatal mental health, and postpartum depression. Her evidence-based yet deeply compassionate style is especially impactful for patients navigating mood changes while pregnant or nursing. She also offers TMS for patients seeking non-medication alternatives.

Ross Van Allen, DNP
A Doctor of Nursing Practice originally from Iowa, Ross has a strong interest in workplace burnout, depression, and holistic recovery. With a laid-back demeanor and an integrative mindset, he helps patients build sustainable paths to better mental health—especially those balancing high-stress careers.

Jamie Teunis, PA-C
Jamie is recognized for integrating science-based care with complementary approaches, including nutritional psychiatry, pharmacogenomic testing, lifestyle medicine, and social prescribing. She helps patients navigate complex emotional challenges with clarity, collaboration, and thoughtful education.

Why Axis Works When Nothing Else Has

Unlike national chains or corporate-owned clinics, we’re locally owned, operated by a woman-led leadership team, and deeply committed to Colorado communities.

We’ve earned:

• Recognition as Top Startup of the Year by ColoradoBiz and Best of Mile High™ 2 years running for mental wellness

• 5-star ratings from hundreds of patients

• Coverage on CBS News for our pro bono work and 9 News for our community work and for our first responders program.

• Over $400,000 donated in free mental health care to underserved Coloradans

Our mission is simple: get you better, faster, without making the process harder.

Ready to Feel Like Yourself Again?

If you’ve tried help before and it didn’t work, you’re not broken. You just need a better approach.

Book your integrative psychiatry consultation today in Denver, Boulder, or Westminster.
Or call us at (720) 400-7025 to speak with our friendly intake team.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the difference between integrative psychiatry and traditional psychiatry?

2. Can I receive both therapy and medication management through Axis?

3. Do you accept insurance for psychiatric services?

4. What are the signs I might need psychiatry instead of therapy?

5. How do your psychiatrists support women with hormone-related mood changes?