Find a psychiatrist in Lafayette, CO — covered by insurance
Top psychiatrists in Lafayette, CO accepting new patients
Mental health support is accessible throughout Lafayette, Colorado, including neighborhoods like Downtown Lafayette and surrounding Boulder County areas. Headway's 359 licensed providers offer flexible virtual and in-person sessions covered by insurance. Experience an average savings of 75% on therapy, with some patients paying as low as $0 per session through their insurance plans.
As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP), I provide evidence-based medication management to clients seeking care. Since becoming a PMHNP, I have worked in different settings such as community health and women’s health. I have a true passion for working with the LGBTQAI and BIPOC communities. I focus on empowering clients within these communities to help them understand possible treatments for their mental health concerns and provide a therapeutic approach to care.
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 Lafayette, 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 Lafayette
Finding psychiatrists in Lafayette starts with knowing which type of mental health support you want. Psychiatrists and psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and manage medication over time. Therapists offer talk therapy and can also be part of your care. If you are looking for support with anxiety, depression, ADHD, bipolar disorder, OCD, or medication management, review each psychiatrist’s listed specialties, background, and approach before booking.
Lafayette is a smaller city, so local psychiatry options may be more limited than in nearby Denver or Boulder. Virtual appointments can expand your choices while still letting you find a psychiatrist licensed in Colorado. Psychiatric visits for medication management are often shorter and less frequent than therapy sessions. Some psychiatrists also offer therapy, and some people see both a therapist and a prescriber. As you compare profiles, look at appointment availability, whether the psychiatrist is accepting new patients, and what their bio says about communication style and session structure.
Psychiatric care in Lafayette can be a significant expense without insurance. Using in-network insurance is one of the most reliable ways to reduce session costs and understand what you may pay before care begins. Headway helps you search for psychiatrists who accept a wide range of insurance plans, verify your coverage, see estimated costs upfront, and book directly when you are 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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