Boulder residents can access online psychiatric care through Cottonwood Psychiatry without traveling to an office. Virtual appointments provide a private and convenient way to receive medication management and therapy while balancing work, school, family, and other responsibilities.
Treatment begins with understanding what you are experiencing and how it affects your daily life. Rather than following a standard plan, Cottonwood Psychiatry considers your symptoms, history, relationships, and priorities when determining the most appropriate approach. Available services range from structured therapies such as CBT and DBT to approaches that explore personal values or longstanding emotional patterns. All services for Boulder patients are provided through telepsychiatry appointments.
About Boulder
Set against the Flatirons, Boulder combines access to the outdoors with a thriving academic and professional community. The city is home to the University of Colorado Boulder and is widely recognized for its hiking trails, open spaces, local businesses, and active lifestyle. Students, working professionals, families, and retirees all contribute to the character of the community. Virtual mental health services offer a practical alternative by allowing Boulder residents to attend sessions from a private location that works for them.
Medication Management
Finding an effective medication plan may require careful evaluation and ongoing monitoring. Cottonwood Psychiatry reviews your current symptoms, previous treatments, medication response, and potential side effects to determine whether medication may be appropriate. Follow-up visits provide an opportunity to discuss progress, address concerns, and make changes to your treatment plan when necessary.
Therapy Services
People pursue therapy for many reasons, from managing specific symptoms to working through relationship concerns or life changes. Virtual therapy at Cottonwood Psychiatry provides space to discuss these challenges and identify productive ways to move forward. The therapeutic approach is selected according to your needs rather than applying the same method to every patient.
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy helps patients notice how certain ways of thinking may contribute to emotional distress or unproductive behaviors. During CBT, patients work on identifying these patterns and practicing alternative responses. Its practical and focused format can be useful for those who want skills they can continue using in daily situations.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy
DBT focuses on building skills in emotional regulation, distress tolerance, mindfulness, and communication. Patients learn how to manage difficult moments without losing sight of longer-term goals. This approach recognizes the importance of accepting current emotions while also taking steps toward healthier and more effective behaviors.
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
ACT encourages patients to make room for uncomfortable internal experiences instead of organizing their lives around avoiding them. Treatment helps clarify personal values and translate those values into purposeful actions. Through this process, patients can learn to respond more flexibly to difficult thoughts and emotions.
Psychodynamic Therapy
Some present-day struggles may be connected to earlier experiences or relationship patterns that are not immediately apparent. Psychodynamic Therapy creates an opportunity to examine these connections and develop a deeper understanding of them. Greater insight can help patients recognize repeated patterns and make more intentional choices moving forward.
NP and PA Collaboration
Nurse practitioners and physician assistants may encounter psychiatric concerns that require additional clinical input. Cottonwood Psychiatry offers collaborative support to help these professionals consider symptoms, treatment decisions, and complex patient needs. This service promotes continuity while allowing NPs and PAs to remain directly involved in their patients’ care.
Schedule a Virtual Appointment
Cottonwood Psychiatry offers online medication management and therapy services for patients in Boulder. Complete the online contact form today to learn more or request a virtual appointment.
Dr. Colleen McGuire, DO, is a Board-Certified Psychiatrist with a holistic approach to mental health. She completed her medical training at Touro University and residency at the University of Colorado, where she served as Chief Resident. Specializing in trauma, midlife hormonal issues, and alternatives to medication, Dr. McGuire integrates therapies like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Licensed in multiple states, she is known for her empathetic, client-centered care and dedication to mentoring. Outside work, she enjoys piano, swimming, and spending time with animals.