
Diagnosing Anxiety in Colorado Springs: What a Psychiatric Evaluation Involves
About a third of U.S. adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Mental Health,
Understanding what’s going on is an important first step toward feeling better, and that starts with good information. This is where we share what we’ve learned from years of working with patients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, and other complex mental health conditions — along with updates on treatment options like ketamine therapy and medical weight loss.
Everything here is written by Alexis Adams, PMHNP-BC, based on real clinical experience treating patients across Colorado Springs and Montana.

About a third of U.S. adults will experience an anxiety disorder at some point in their lives, according to the National Institute of Mental Health,

Perinatal mental health refers to mental health care during pregnancy and in the period after delivery, typically the first year postpartum. Most people have heard

Adult ADHD is diagnosed far less often than it should be, not because it is uncommon, but because most adults who have it have been

Ketamine therapy has been available as a treatment option for several years now, but most of what people find when they search for it is
Psychiatric Care & Conditions Articles on anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, OCD, bipolar disorder, and other conditions we treat, including what evaluation and treatment actually look like.
Ketamine Therapy Information for patients considering ketamine-assisted treatment, including what the process involves, who it may help, and what to expect from an initial consultation.
Medical Weight Loss & Hormone Health Insight into how hormone therapy and medically guided weight loss fit into whole-person psychiatric care, including how these services connect to mental health.
Military, Veteran & Family Care Guidance specific to Tricare and VA-associated patients and the families we serve in the Colorado Springs area.
Pregnancy & Postpartum Support and information for patients navigating mental health during pregnancy and after having a baby.