Psychiatrist in Greenwood Village, CO
Our psychiatric providers at Denver Wellness Associates are among the best in their field. When you visit our locations, you are in good hands. Our mental health professionals have the training and experience necessary to perform thorough assessments, provide accurate diagnoses, and recommend individualized treatment plans. Please take a moment to learn more about each of our Denver Tech Center providers below. Seeing patients in person starting 09/07/2023.
Meet the Denver Tech Providers
Amanda Poindexter, Physician Assistant
I am a board-certified Physician Assistant. I earned my master’s in physician assistant studies from the University of Colorado Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant (CHA/PA) Program. Prior to PA school, I was a clinical social worker in inpatient psychiatric hospital settings, residential programs for adults with intellectual disabilities, and community mental health programs that provided services to at-risk youth. I completed my bachelor of social work at Colorado State University and my master of social work at the University of Denver.
After practicing in various treatment settings as both a social worker and a PA in training, I am driven to provide quality and compassionate behavioral healthcare across patients’ lifespans. As a clinician, I strive to facilitate a collaborative therapeutic relationship through a holistic and strengths-based approach. I enjoy understanding clients within a biopsychosocial-spiritual framework to better assess everyone’s unique needs as we work together toward treatment goals. I offer medication management, genetic testing, and transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS).
Location: Denver Tech Center
Andrea Johnson, Psychiatrist
medication management and various forms of therapy. She is comfortable treating young children, school-aged children, adolescents, and adults, as well as individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and perinatal patients. Dr. Johnson views each patient as a unique individual and approaches treatment in a collaborative and comprehensive manner,
prioritizing family involvement especially when working with children and adolescents. Dr. Johnson is committed to using up to date, evidence-based treatments to address psychiatric symptoms in a way that aligns with her patient’s values and goals.
Location: Denver Tech Center
Nathanael Lacaria, Family Nurse Practitioner
I am a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner with 3 years of expansive psychiatric experience. I love working with patients of all age ranges and all walks of life. I especially love working with older teens, 20’s, and 30’s patients who are working through life transitions. For fifteen years, I’ve mentored teens and young adults in developing their identity, navigating career choices, and embracing their life's calling. I believe that every person has intrinsic worth and has something unique and valuable to contribute to humanity’s story. As your provider, it is my goal to work with you to remove obstacles to making those contributions.
I provide care through a collaborative approach between patient and provider, which my patients have told me feels “gentle” and “disarming”. I am not afraid to dig deep, ask hard questions, or say truthful things when needed! I work to instill hope and resilience in all of my patients using my varied clinical experience. I am always working to provide the best care possible for my patients. Often, that involves combining “old-school”, tried-and-true medications with new techniques. That also means I’m happy to refer to outside services if I think it will benefit my patients. This includes psychotherapy, Genetic testing, TMS, and esketamine treatment.
Location: Denver Tech Center
Kara Waterman, Physician Assistant
I am a board-certified physician assistant who earned my Master of Science in Physician Assistant Studies at Shenandoah University in Winchester, Virginia. I completed my Bachelor of Science in Nutrition, Food, and Exercise with a Psychology minor at Virginia Tech. Prior to moving to Colorado, I worked in psychiatry for 2 years in Chicago.
I strive to create a supportive and empowering environment to help every individual I work with. I believe that everyone deserves to have their voice heard and a treatment plan individualized to their specific needs and goals. I offer medication management, ADHD testing, and genetic testing.
Location: Denver Tech Center
Kevin Huynh, Physician Assistant
I received my master’s degree at the University of Colorado Child Health Associate/Physician Assistant (CHA/PA) Program. I completed my bachelor of science in human biology and bachelor of arts in art history and criticism at the University of California, San Diego. Before moving to Colorado, I spent two years as an EMT and two years as a TMS technician. Working in the field of TMS, I gravitated toward psychiatry and have continued to enhance my interest and skills in the field. I gained experience in various domains during my clinical training, from outpatient pediatric ADHD management to inpatient geriatric dementia care.
I believe that although many individuals may present with similar symptoms, the causes and circumstances affecting those symptoms will vary greatly and will require unique approaches. I enjoy working with patients to find the perfect balance between physical, social, and emotional well-being. I offer medication management, transcranial magnetic stimulation (TMS), ADHD testing, and genetic testing. I have a special interest in LGBTQ+, adult, and geriatric populations.
Location: Denver Tech Center
Kellen Cross, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
I am a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and received my MSN from Frontier Nursing University in Versailles, Kentucky. I received a Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science before pursuing my BSN, both from Northern Arizona University. Prior to becoming an advanced practitioner, I spent my career focused on women’s health, with a special interest in fertility and the perinatal period. I enjoy working with patients across the lifespan undergoing major life transitions, such as becoming a parent or a caregiver, or a major job transition. I also have a special interest in those with a substance use history and ADHD.
My goal is to work together to develop individualized treatment plans that address both mental health and physical well-being, fostering a holistic approach to patient care. I appreciate that many of the services available at Denver Wellness Associates, such as TMS, Spravato, and Genesight testing, can complement our work together. I have been a Colorado resident for nearly 8 years, but my Arizona roots still show when I try to escape the winter cold for a warm weather getaway each spring.
Location: Denver Tech Center
Emily Brookshire, Psychiatric Mental Nurse Practitioner
As a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I am dedicated to providing compassionate care to individuals of all ages navigating a wide variety of mental health challenges. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from The University of Missouri Columbia. Before becoming a Nurse Practitioner, I worked in a variety of settings as a nurse including women's and infant services, behavioral health, and eating disorder treatment.
My approach to care is rooted in a collaborative and holistic model, recognizing that each individual is unique and requires personalized treatment. I believe in fostering a supportive environment where clients feel safe to explore their emotions and stressors. I use evidence based practices and various therapeutic modalities to empower my clients on their journey to wellness. I am passionate about helping individuals achieve balance and resilience in their lives, and I look forward to working together to create a path toward mental health and well-being.
Location: Denver Tech Center