Business Details
14 Years
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Emergency
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Mental Health Counseling in Conifer, CO
Since 2012, we have dedicated ourselves to addressing the mental health needs of our mountain community through comprehensive counseling services. Our team of experienced clinicians provides therapy for individuals, couples, and families, utilizing diverse modalities to meet unique needs. We have expanded access by accepting Medicaid, Medicare, and major commercial insurances while implementing sliding scale fees to eliminate financial barriers. Our services now extend across Colorado through telehealth, ensuring care reaches rural areas along the Hwy 285 corridor, including Jefferson and Park counties. We collaborate with All Access Wellness, a nonprofit we founded, to further increase accessibility.Our leadership team combines decades of experience in behavioral health and community advocacy, driving our mission to make healing relatable and accessible. We offer psychiatric medication management under the supervision of our on-site nurse practitioner, ensuring holistic treatment approaches. With offices in Conifer, Bailey, and Fairplay, we maintain structured hours for client convenience. Our commitment to community wellness is reflected in free support groups and events designed to prevent isolation. Through continuous expansion of partnerships and resources, we remain a trusted provider of mental health services rooted in compassion and expertise.
Services
Counseling
Psychiatric Medication Management
Teletherapy
Sliding Scale
Internship Program
Details
- Year established: 2012
Highlights and features
- We offer telehealth services for remote access across Colorado.
- Our team includes licensed clinicians with expertise in rural mental health.
- We accept Medicaid, Medicare, and major commercial insurance plans.
- Sliding scale fees ensure affordability for all clients.
- We founded All Access Wellness to expand mental health funding opportunities.
Services
Counseling
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy for children, adolescents, and adults. Our clinicians use evidence-based modalities to address anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationship challenges. Sessions focus on improving self-awareness, communication, and coping strategies to enhance overall well-being.
Psychiatric Medication Management
Our nurse practitioner offers psychiatric evaluations and medication oversight to complement therapy. This service includes monitoring medication effectiveness, adjusting dosages, and managing side effects for conditions like bipolar disorder, ADHD, and severe depression. Regular follow-ups ensure optimal treatment outcomes.
Teletherapy
Telehealth appointments provide mental health care access to clients in rural Colorado areas. Secure video sessions maintain confidentiality while offering flexibility for those unable to attend in-person visits. This service expands our reach beyond the Hwy 285 corridor to statewide clients.
Sliding Scale
We offer income-based fee reductions to ensure mental health services remain accessible. Clients applying for sliding scale benefits submit financial documentation for review. This program operates alongside partnerships like All Access Wellness to remove economic barriers to care.
Internship Program
Our internship program trains future mental health professionals through hands-on clinical experience. Supervised interns provide services under licensed clinicians' guidance while gaining expertise in rural behavioral health. The program strengthens our capacity to serve the community with additional support staff.
People
Sara
Co-Owner, Clinical Director and CEO
Sara founded Conifer Counseling in 2012, expanding services to include Medicaid, commercial insurance, and telehealth. She leads clinical operations and founded All Access Wellness to increase mental health funding accessibility for underserved populations.
Tara
Co-Owner and COO
Tara transitioned to behavioral health after two decades in Colorado's Child Welfare system. As COO, she focuses on expanding rural mental health resources and building a compassionate team to meet community needs through sustainable practice growth.
Gail
HR & Executive Support
Gail manages administrative operations and HR, leveraging prior experience as a business owner and nonprofit advocate. She supports staff in delivering quality care while maintaining community involvement through local volunteering initiatives.
Dr. Hannah Fox
Nurse Practitioner
Dr. Fox specializes in psychiatric medication management, optimizing treatment plans through ongoing monitoring and adjustment. Her expertise ensures clients receive comprehensive care addressing both therapeutic and pharmacological aspects of mental health.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide counseling for individuals, couples, and families, psychiatric medication management, telehealth appointments, and sliding scale fee options.
Do you accept insurance?
Yes, we accept Medicaid, Medicare, United, Aetna, Cigna, Blue Cross/Blue Shield, Kaiser HMO, TriCare, and TriWest for veterans.
What if I need emergency mental health care?
For crises, call 911. For non-emergent needs, contact Colorado Crisis Services at 844-493-8255 or our on-call therapist at 303-953-0117.
Are there affordable care options?
We offer sliding scale fees based on income and partner with All Access Wellness to provide additional funding for those who qualify.
Where are your offices located?
We have locations in Conifer, Bailey, and Fairplay, Colorado, serving rural communities along the Hwy 285 corridor.
