Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
1444 S Potomac St
Suite 220
Aurora, CO
80012
Top reviews
Really listens and provides excellent quality of care
Great Dr, listens and has great insights.
Heather Markham is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner whose compassionate, patient-centered approach is grounded in both personal experience and clinical excellence. She brings a holistic, trauma-informed perspective to her work—blending medication management with solution-focused therapy, lifestyle interventions, and genuine human connection.
Heather’s journey into mental health care was shaped by a profound personal loss early in her graduate training, deepening her empathy and solidifying her purpose: to sit with others in their darkest moments and help them find a path forward. Known for her curiosity, calm presence, and unwavering dedication, Heather meets each patient where they are—whether that means deprescribing medications to improve clarity and function or exploring innovative treatments like TMS and integrative care plans.
With a background in emergency nursing, case management, and community mental health, Heather has worked with individuals facing complex psychiatric, medical, and social challenges. She is particularly passionate about improving mental health access for underserved populations, including those with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Heather holds degrees from the University of Colorado, the University of Northern Colorado, and Lewis & Clark College. Her career is marked not only by clinical expertise, but also by a heartfelt commitment to advocacy, inclusivity, and healing.
Above all, Heather believes in the power of partnership—working alongside her patients to understand their full stories, identify what truly matters to them, and build sustainable paths toward hope and wholeness.
Read more about Heather in this interview.
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Burnout
COVID Depression
Deprescribing
Depression
Grief
Insomnia
Integrative Psychiatry
Ketamine
LGBTQI Mental Health
Medication Management
Mental Health Insurance
OCD
PTSD
Paid Mental Health Leave
Seasonal Affective Disorder
Spravato
Step Down Care
Student Mental Health
TMS
Teenage Depression
Therapy
Trauma
Treatment-Resistant Depression
Locations (3)
Axis Integrated Mental Health
1444 S Potomac St
Suite 220
Aurora, CO, 80012
Axis Integrated Mental Health
400 S McCaslin Blvd
Suite 111
Louisville, CO, 80027
Axis Integrated Mental Health
8758 Wolff Ct.
Suite 205
Westminster, CO, 80031
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NPI Number
1306651047
Reviews
Really listens and provides excellent quality of care
Great Dr, listens and has great insights.
Kara is so kind and genuinely cares about me and the things that make me happy. Thank you!
Kara is the kindest, most attentive, and understanding provider I’ve ever worked with. Her professionalism, and knowledge base is unmatched. Truly the best!
Ashley is amazing..... highly recommend!
Every visit helps. Kara helps me confirm my decisions. She has assured me she will help me in locating a new physician and therapist. My anxiety level is down. She understands my condition and why. My upcoming move will get me active again which I need. Suddenly I have lots of work to do. Kara, thank you for your caring and insight! Your good!
Ashley has been understanding and compassionate.
Dr Gaumond makes me feel heard, cared about and offers amazing knowledge. She's helped me get back to a healthy place that I haven't felt in a long time and I can't thank her enough.
Very kind. Appreciate her thoughtfulness.
Courtney listens & empathizes with the perfect balance of professionalism and care. We talked about a multitude of events & I felt comfortable opening up in a way I never have before. It was a safe non- judgemental space. Courtney is incredible.
Dr. Thacker is awesome.
Courtney is very caring and will listen to me yammer on and go off on tangents for an hour. Or if I'm not in a manic state, asks questions to get the conversation stared.
Ashley was very professional, receptive, and engaging. She made me feel heard and provided the proper medical support that I needed.
Kind, understanding, professional and efficient. Kara is awesome!
Good doctor helping me too continue my journey with Provato and heal.
It's too soon to rate. I liked him.
I’m so glad I met her. She understands where I’m at. She is real.
Awesome provider who always listens to me and respects my care goals
I’m very pleased with the therapy sessions as Kara has a good grasp of my worries, troubles and concerns. She understands that my haunting mental history is something I’m still struggling with. She is helping me look forward and has pointed out some options I have and some decisions I need to commit to in the near future. Medication has relieved my anxiety and allowed me to focus on one task at a time.
MS.Kara is the best!
McKenna is a wonderful practitioner. She is extremely personable & empathetic. In all the years I have sought mental health services, this is the first time I have felt entirely heard. I also love how evidence based her decision making is, she is exceptionally knowledgeable.
Dr. Thacker has been absolutely amazing! He takes the time to listen to you, and gives honest feed back. He’s wonderful about following up with prior conversations, I know he makes notes but it feels reassuring.
Excellent service. She always listens to m. She's very caring and helpful.
Kara is incredible! She has been a valuable asset to my healing.
Dr Thacker is respectful and attentive to my care. I feel as if I can trust him with most aspects of my life. I would highly recommend Dr Thacker to anyone seeking professional care.
Very understanding of my concerns and willing to help in whichever ways are necessary. Makes you feel very comfortable.
Kara was kind, understanding and easy to talk to.
Bryce is an amazing Provider
Wonderful personality and attention to care, thank you!
Personable, caring, understanding, validating. I wish she could be my weekly therapist too!
