Mental Health Care

Play therapy for children (ages 2-11), family and individual counseling to help prevent or resolve psychological and social struggles to promote optimal social and emotional relationship growth and individual life skill development. Cognitive Behavioral therapy is utilized to help individuals process depression, anxiety and mood disorders. Filial therapy is conducted to reconnect families and provide parenting support. Disorders treated with Play Therapy include: Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Separation Anxiety Disorder, Social Phobia, Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Depression, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), ADD, Autism or Pervasive Developmental Disorder, social and emotional maladjustment, mental challenges, behavior issues at school, physical/learning disabilities, Oppositional Defiant Disorder and other Conduct Disorders. 

Dr. Parker has 30+ years of mental health experience and has full prescriptive authority as an Adult Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (also holds board certifications as a Geriatric Nurse Practitioner and a Clinical Psychologist). Dr. Parker is a part time faculty member at the University of Colorado in Denver in the Family Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner program.

She has a part time practice in Frisco, Colorado and a Full time Internet practice which allows clients to see her from the privacy of their own home, or if requested by their primary care provider from the primary care providers office. Utilizing the internet affords faster access to a prescriber for mental health medication management services. The Internet practice uses free SKYPE software, requires a computer camera and microphone, and is HIPPA compliant for a secure and private session.

Her practice focuses on adults and adolescents age 13 and older seeking medication and alternative/holistic options for Bipolar Disorder, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Mood Disorders, Adjustment Disorders, and dysregulated sleep. For those with a mental health and addiction concern, she believes in a collaborative approach to maintain medical and psychiatric health and works to help the client achieve maximum level of functioning.

Compassionate Care: Medication Treatment by an experienced Practitioner for Depression, Anxiety, Stress, Mood Swings, Bipolar Disorder, ADHD, Sleep Disorders, Alcohol and Drug Dependence, Schizoaffective/Schizophrenia. Board Certified in three specialties as an Advanced Nurse Practitioner in Psychiatry, Family Practice and Licensed Professional Counselor. 

Medication evaluation and treatment by an experienced practitioner board certified in three specialty areas as an advanced nurse practitioner: psychiatry, family practice and licensed professional counselor. Provide compassionate care for depression, anxiety, stress, bipolar disorder, mood swings, sleep issues, alcohol and drug addiction, schizophrenia/schizoaffective disorder. 

Dr. Bryan Austill has practiced counseling full time since 1986 and has had a private practice in Breckenridge since 1997. He works primarily with adults with half his practice couples therapy and half individuals. He specializes with extra training and credentials in mood disorders, depression, anxiety, bipolar disorder, trauma, end-of-life, chronic illness, integration of spirituality and psychology and premarital counseling. He has worked in highly multicultural settings: Native American reservations, Pacific Islands, Hispanic communities. He has seminary training as well, is United Methodist clergy, and is the Chairperson of the American Association of Pastoral Counselors for a multi-state region (credentialed both in Psychology and Theology). He respects the spiritual journey and traditions of each person who comes to him and does not force his perspectives on anyone. He is willing to coordinate his psychotherapy work with your physician or clergy person in order to treat the whole person. He has training and experience in adoptions, foster care, child protective services, and work with adolescent offenders in institutional and court settings. At this time he limits his work with children to older teens addressing issues of relationships, mood disorders, and the process of becoming independent from parents/caregivers.