Find a psychiatrist in Fort Collins, CO — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Fort Collins, CO accepting new patients
Fort Collins residents can access flexible mental healthcare through Headway's 359 provider network, serving communities like Mulberry, south Fort Collins, and downtown areas. We offer both therapy and medication management services, with most clients saving 75% on sessions through insurance coverage and free initial consultations available.
I am a trauma-informed psychiatric nurse practitioner with training from Columbia University and Frontier Nursing University. My background includes psychiatric nursing across all levels of care, as well as six years in community health serving underserved and marginalized populations. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and have extensive experience treating mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and eating disorders, along with psychotic disorders, substance use concerns, and personality-related challenges. My training allows me to integrate medical knowledge, functional and nutritional psychiatry, community services, and psychotherapy to provide comprehensive, personalized care.
Katrina is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) and over a decade of experience in healthcare, beginning in 2010. Katrina’s professional background includes working in both inpatient and outpatient mental health settings, as well as serving as a nursing professor, which has strengthened her commitment to evidence-based, patient-centered care and lifelong learning.
I work collaboratively with my clients as a team, moving at a pace that feels right for you. While respecting past experiences and coping strategies, I gently guide clients toward a growth-oriented mindset and utilize evidence-based psychotherapy practices that help you break free from limiting patterns and promote lasting change. Through compassion, collaboration, and clinical expertise, I support clients in progressing toward improved mental health, resilience, and overall well-being.
Stimulants, Suboxone and Benzodiazepines are prescribed in this practice with DEA guidelines. Dr. Padilla is a Doctor of Nursing Practice from the New York tri-state area and has over 30 years of experience in healthcare. He treats children from 6 years old through adulthood, focusing on psychiatric medication management. He specializes in mental health and has extensive experience in the field of psychiatry. Dr. Padilla takes a “start low and go slow” approach to prescribing, paying special attention to medication potency and potential interactions with other medications prescribed by other providers. Dr. Padilla earned his Doctorate in Clinical Practice Nursing from Rutgers University–New Brunswick. He also holds bachelor’s degrees from Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey, and the University of Miami, as well as an associate’s degree from Bergen Community College.
About our psychiatrists serving Fort Collins, CO
- 98%Anxiety
- 98%Depression
- 90%PTSD
- 89%Bipolar disorder
- 86%ADD/ADHD
- 99%Aetna
- 98%Cigna
- 90%Carelon Behavioral Health
- 66%Oxford
- 99%English
- 7%Spanish
- 2%Yoruba
- 2%French
- 2%Igbo
- 85%Online only
- 15%In-person or online
- 82%Woman
- 18%Man
- 95%Advanced Practice Nurse
- 4%Medical Doctor
- 1%Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
- 95%Individual therapy
- 17%Family therapy
- 6%Child or adolescent therapy
- 5%Couples therapy
Frequently asked questions
Find the right psychiatrist for you
Headway makes it easy to find support for your mental health — from finding the right provider, to understanding costs, to scheduling with ease.
Factors to Consider When Choosing a Psychiatrist in Fort Collins, CO
Finding psychiatrists in Fort Collins starts with understanding the kind of mental health care you want to schedule. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose mental health conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists provide talk therapy and may work with prescribers as part of your care. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder, bipolar disorder, obsessive-compulsive disorder, or mental health med management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, clinical background, and approach before booking.
Fort Collins has a smaller local psychiatry market than larger Colorado cities, so virtual appointments can help expand your options beyond offices near downtown, south Fort Collins, or nearby neighborhoods. Medication management appointments are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions, while some psychiatrists also offer therapy. Some people work with both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare options, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and whether a free phone consultation is offered. A profile bio can also show how the psychiatrist communicates and what to expect from sessions.
Psychiatric care in Fort Collins can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand your out-of-pocket estimate before you book. Headway helps you find psychiatrists who match your needs and may accept your insurance plan, so you can review bios, compare availability, and book directly when you’re ready.
If you're already taking psychiatric medication and considering switching providers, talk to your current prescriber before changing or stopping any medication — most psychiatric medications shouldn't be stopped abruptly. Anyone experiencing thoughts of self-harm or in acute crisis should call 988 or go to the nearest emergency department rather than wait for an outpatient appointment.
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