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I am double Board Certified in General Psychiatry and Child & Adolescent Psychiatry. I listen carefully and with no judgement, only compassion. I ask questions, order laboratory data and collect rating scales before coming to a working diagnosis. I provide psycho-education on condition(s) and discuss various treatment options before determining an individualized treatment plan. I’m always eager to answer any questions and I’m open to feedback. Finally, I provide brief psychotherapy and other mental health interventions during sessions on an as needed basis whenever time allows. I may make referrals to clinical psychologists or mental health and/or substance use counselors when appropriate.

Chiedza Nwakudu is a board certified nurse practitioner experienced in medication management of acute and chronic psychiatric disorders including but not limited to depression, anxiety, insomnia, and ADHD. She completed a Master's in Nursing Science degree from Rush University in Chicago, and a Doctor of Nursing Practice degree from the University of Alabama at Birmingham.

With a deep commitment to women’s health and mental well-being, Frances (Frani) Borchers Rhodes, MSN, WHNP-BC, brings over two decades of nursing experience to her role as a compassionate and dedicated nurse practitioner. She sees patients at Axis Integrated Mental Health, which has locations in Louisville, Westminster, and Aurora, Colorado. She has devoted her career to providing patient-centered care, empowering individuals through education, and addressing both physical and mental health needs with an integrated approach.

Frances specializes in psychiatric mental health, conducting thorough assessments and developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Her expertise extends to women’s mental health, where she provides empathetic and evidence-based care to support overall wellness.

Prior to her work in mental health, Frances spent years specializing in women’s health, gynecology, and urology, providing essential care at leading medical centers across Colorado. From conducting well-woman exams and managing menopausal care to offering advanced treatments for urinary incontinence and reproductive health concerns, she has consistently prioritized patient education and advocacy. Her background also includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to research efforts, and mentoring future healthcare professionals.

Frances holds a Post-Master’s Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Frontier Nursing University, a Master of Science in Nursing as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of Colorado, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is dual board-certified in Women’s Health and Psychiatric Mental Health and remains committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence.

Beyond her clinical expertise, Frances believes in fostering a warm, trusting environment where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to take an active role in their health journey.

With a deep commitment to women’s health and mental well-being, Frances (Frani) Borchers Rhodes, MSN, WHNP-BC, brings over two decades of nursing experience to her role as a compassionate and dedicated nurse practitioner. She sees patients at Axis Integrated Mental Health, which has locations in Louisville, Westminster, and Aurora, Colorado. She has devoted her career to providing patient-centered care, empowering individuals through education, and addressing both physical and mental health needs with an integrated approach.

Frances specializes in psychiatric mental health, conducting thorough assessments and developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Her expertise extends to women’s mental health, where she provides empathetic and evidence-based care to support overall wellness.

Prior to her work in mental health, Frances spent years specializing in women’s health, gynecology, and urology, providing essential care at leading medical centers across Colorado. From conducting well-woman exams and managing menopausal care to offering advanced treatments for urinary incontinence and reproductive health concerns, she has consistently prioritized patient education and advocacy. Her background also includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to research efforts, and mentoring future healthcare professionals.

Frances holds a Post-Master’s Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Frontier Nursing University, a Master of Science in Nursing as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of Colorado, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is dual board-certified in Women’s Health and Psychiatric Mental Health and remains committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence.

Beyond her clinical expertise, Frances believes in fostering a warm, trusting environment where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to take an active role in their health journey.

With a deep commitment to women’s health and mental well-being, Frances (Frani) Borchers Rhodes, MSN, WHNP-BC, brings over two decades of nursing experience to her role as a compassionate and dedicated nurse practitioner. She sees patients at Axis Integrated Mental Health, which has locations in Louisville, Westminster, and Aurora, Colorado. She has devoted her career to providing patient-centered care, empowering individuals through education, and addressing both physical and mental health needs with an integrated approach.

Frances specializes in psychiatric mental health, conducting thorough assessments and developing comprehensive treatment plans tailored to each patient’s unique needs. Her expertise extends to women’s mental health, where she provides empathetic and evidence-based care to support overall wellness.

Prior to her work in mental health, Frances spent years specializing in women’s health, gynecology, and urology, providing essential care at leading medical centers across Colorado. From conducting well-woman exams and managing menopausal care to offering advanced treatments for urinary incontinence and reproductive health concerns, she has consistently prioritized patient education and advocacy. Her background also includes collaboration with multidisciplinary teams, contributing to research efforts, and mentoring future healthcare professionals.

Frances holds a Post-Master’s Certificate as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Frontier Nursing University, a Master of Science in Nursing as a Women’s Health Care Nurse Practitioner from the University of Colorado, and a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Metropolitan State University of Denver. She is dual board-certified in Women’s Health and Psychiatric Mental Health and remains committed to lifelong learning and professional excellence.

Beyond her clinical expertise, Frances believes in fostering a warm, trusting environment where patients feel heard, supported, and empowered to take an active role in their health journey.

Ewelina (Evelyn) Lucarelli is a board certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner specializing in treating adolescents and adults. She has extensive knowledge working in behavioral health and utilizes an individualized approach to each client. Previous experience in mental health includes crisis stabilization, addiction disorders, and serious mental illness in both inpatient and outpatient settings. She contributed educational and clinical expertise while serving as a clinical instructor for local nursing programs. Ewelina collaborates with physicians, nurse practitioners, licensed therapists and counselors to provide a holistic approach to treating mental illness. She has been in the medical field for over 10 years with the last 7 years dedicated specifically to mental health.

Dr. Kristin P. Solimani, DNP, MSN, FNP-C, PMHNP-BC, is an accomplished Nurse Practitioner with over a decade of experience in emergency medicine and psychiatry. She has dual board certifications in Family Medicine and Psychiatric Mental Health and holds national certifications from both the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners and the American Nurses Credentialing Center. With a passion for providing comprehensive care in the field of psychiatry, she is the proud founder of City Psychiatry, a private outpatient practice specializing in adolescent and adult psychiatry.

Cordelia Odunayo PMHNP-BC, is board certified by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. She has over 12 years’ experience in Psychiatry. Cordelia provides psychiatric evaluations and medication management with special attention to individual needs. She treats a wide range of mental health concerns which includes: Bipolar, Depression, Anxiety, PTSD, Addiction and other psychiatric disorders. Cordelia is enthusiastic, compassionate, providing outstanding and quality individual care. She is Flexible in accommodating clients needs. We also offer one-on-one psychotherapy care. At Creative Minds Behavioral Health our mission is to provide a safe environment, honest communication, making our client have a sense of comfort and trust. Meeting the desired outcomes of patient through the care we provide.

Dr. Ifeoma Dunn is the CEO and founder of Greenland Behavioral Health. She is a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner who graduated with her Doctor of Nursing Practice from the University of Michigan-Flint. Before she became a Doctor of Nursing Practice mental health professional, Dr. Dunn worked as a psychiatric nurse with individuals that had various mental health challenges in both hospital settings and correctional facilities. As a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner, Dr. Dunn currently works in Baltimore serving individuals with substance abuse disorders and mental health challenges. She also extends her psychiatric mental health services to the geriatric population, ensuring they receive adequate behavioral health services needed to maintain their quality of life.

Selina is a compassionate and experienced psychiatric nurse practitioner with over 15 years of nursing experience across inpatient psychiatry, cardiac care, and medical-surgical units. Most recently, she worked at Centennial Peaks Psychiatric Hospital, where she specialized in crisis intervention, assessment, medication management, and collaborative treatment planning for diverse psychiatric populations. With a strong foundation in both physical and mental healthcare, originally from the UK, she is committed to delivering safe, effective, and person-centered psychiatric treatment.

Elinor O’Buckley, MSN, PMHNP, is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving access to compassionate, evidence-based care. She provides expert care to patients at Axis Integrated Mental Health in Louisville, Westminster, and Aurora, Colorado.

With a background in cultural anthropology, nursing, and behavioral health education, Elinor brings a well-rounded, patient-centered approach to mental health treatment. Her clinical experience spans crisis intervention, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, long-acting injectable therapies, and psychiatric medication management.

Elinor is known for integrating traditional psychiatric services with holistic practices. She offers personalized treatment plans that may include mindfulness, movement-based therapy, and hydrotherapy. She believes in treating the whole person and creating a safe, supportive space where individuals feel truly seen and heard.

Her work is grounded in cultural humility, ethical decision-making, and the belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Elinor is also an advocate for self-awareness and values active listening and appropriate self-disclosure to build authentic connections with her patients.

Having personally experienced treatment-resistant depression, Elinor brings unique insight and empathy to her practice. This lived experience strengthens her ability to guide others through the complexities of mental health challenges, especially for those who feel like they’ve tried everything without success.

Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, or trauma, Elinor is here to help you explore tailored treatment options that support long-term healing.

Elinor O’Buckley, MSN, PMHNP, is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving access to compassionate, evidence-based care. She provides expert care to patients at Axis Integrated Mental Health in Louisville, Westminster, and Aurora, Colorado.

With a background in cultural anthropology, nursing, and behavioral health education, Elinor brings a well-rounded, patient-centered approach to mental health treatment. Her clinical experience spans crisis intervention, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, long-acting injectable therapies, and psychiatric medication management.

Elinor is known for integrating traditional psychiatric services with holistic practices. She offers personalized treatment plans that may include mindfulness, movement-based therapy, and hydrotherapy. She believes in treating the whole person and creating a safe, supportive space where individuals feel truly seen and heard.

Her work is grounded in cultural humility, ethical decision-making, and the belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Elinor is also an advocate for self-awareness and values active listening and appropriate self-disclosure to build authentic connections with her patients.

Having personally experienced treatment-resistant depression, Elinor brings unique insight and empathy to her practice. This lived experience strengthens her ability to guide others through the complexities of mental health challenges, especially for those who feel like they’ve tried everything without success.

Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, or trauma, Elinor is here to help you explore tailored treatment options that support long-term healing.

Elinor O’Buckley, MSN, PMHNP, is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who is passionate about reducing mental health stigma and improving access to compassionate, evidence-based care. She provides expert care to patients at Axis Integrated Mental Health in Louisville, Westminster, and Aurora, Colorado.

With a background in cultural anthropology, nursing, and behavioral health education, Elinor brings a well-rounded, patient-centered approach to mental health treatment. Her clinical experience spans crisis intervention, Assertive Community Treatment (ACT) teams, long-acting injectable therapies, and psychiatric medication management.

Elinor is known for integrating traditional psychiatric services with holistic practices. She offers personalized treatment plans that may include mindfulness, movement-based therapy, and hydrotherapy. She believes in treating the whole person and creating a safe, supportive space where individuals feel truly seen and heard.

Her work is grounded in cultural humility, ethical decision-making, and the belief that healing is not one-size-fits-all. Elinor is also an advocate for self-awareness and values active listening and appropriate self-disclosure to build authentic connections with her patients.

Having personally experienced treatment-resistant depression, Elinor brings unique insight and empathy to her practice. This lived experience strengthens her ability to guide others through the complexities of mental health challenges, especially for those who feel like they’ve tried everything without success.

Whether you’re navigating depression, anxiety, or trauma, Elinor is here to help you explore tailored treatment options that support long-term healing.

Sarah McLaughlin, MSN, PMHNP, is a compassionate and experienced psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner at Axis Integrated Mental Health in Louisville, Colorado. She provides care to both adults and children navigating a range of mental health concerns, with a special focus on treating anxiety, depression, and eating disorders.

Sarah believes that true healing comes not only from medication but from a holistic understanding of each individual’s daily habits, social relationships, and environment. Her approach blends evidence-based psychiatric care with tools from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and mindfulness practices to help patients build sustainable mental wellness.

Described by her patients as “warm and easy to talk to” and “deeply understanding,” Sarah is committed to creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients feel empowered to take control of their mental health. She stays current on the latest research and treatment strategies to ensure her patients have access to the most effective, science-backed care available.