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Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

Shamim Namakula, PMHNP.

Thoughtful, patient-centred mental health care for teens, adults, and LGBTQIA+ clients in Denver, Boulder and online.

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Inclusive and Affirming Care

Shamim welcomes clients from diverse backgrounds, including:

Black and African-American; Other racial and ethnic minorities; LGBTQIA+ communities; People living with chronic illness or pain; e.t.c

What She Helps With:

Anxiety, panic, and stress, Depression and mood disorders, ADHD and focus concerns, Sleep and insomnia difficulties, Trauma-related symptoms, OCD and related conditions, Life transitions and burnout, Support around identity and self-esteem, among others

ALL ISSUES TREATED BY SHAMIM NAMAKULA
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I), Abandonment issues, Addiction / Substance Abuse, Addiction Consultation, Addiction Follow Up, Adjustment Disorder, Adolescent / Teen Issues, Adolescent Addiction / Substance Abuse, Adolescent Psychiatry, Adult Psychotherapy, Agitation, Agoraphobia, Alcoholism, Alzheimer's Disease, Analytical Therapy / Psychoanalysis, Anger Management, Anorexia, Antisocial Personality Disorder (ASPD) , Anxiety, Anxiety Disorder, Asperger's Syndrome, Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , Autism, Autism Spectrum Disorder, Bariatric Pre-Surgical Psychological Assessment, Behavioral Problems, Behavioral Therapy, Bereavement / Grief Counseling, Binge Eating, Bipolar Disorder, Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD) , Burnout, Child Psychiatry Consultation, Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Childhood Trauma, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) , Cognitive Issues, Cognitive Therapy, Comorbidities in Mental Health, Couples Conflict Resolution, Daytime Sleepiness, Delusional Disorder, Dementia, Depression, Development Disorder, Dissociative Disorder, Drug Addiction, Dual Diagnosis, Dyslexia, EMDR Therapy, Eating Disorder, Emotional Abuse, Family Issues, Gambling Addiction, Gender Affirming Counseling, Geriatric Psychiatry, Hallucination(s) , Independent Education Evaluation (IEE) , Insomnia, Internet Addiction, Irrational Fears / Phobias, LGBTQ+ Counseling, Learning Problems, Life Coaching, Life Transition, Low Self Esteem, Manic Episode, Medication Management, Medication Review, Men's Mental Health Issues, Mental Competency Evaluation, Mental Health Consultation, Mental Health Problem, Mental Illness, Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) , Mood Disorders, Mood Swings, Narcissistic Abuse Recovery, New Patient Visit, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) , Opioid Maintenance Therapy, Oppositional Defiant Disorder (ODD) , Pain Management Consultation, Panic Attack, Panic Disorder, Pediatric Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) , Pediatric Depression, Pediatric Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling, Performance Anxiety, Personality Disorder, Phobia, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) , Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD) Counseling, Postpartum Anxiety, Postpartum Depression, Postpartum Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD) , Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS) / Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) , Prescription / Refill, Prescription Drug Withdrawal, Prolonged Grief Disorder (PGD) , Psychiatric Assessment, Psychiatric Medication Management, Psychiatric Medication Review, Psychiatry Consultation, Psychiatry Follow Up, Psychodynamic Therapy, Psychological Trauma, Psychology Consultation, Psychosis, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, Psychotic Features, Quitting Smoking / Smoking Cessation, Schizoaffective Disorder, Schizophrenia, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD) , Self Esteem Issues, Sleep Disorder, Sleep Problems, Social Anxiety, Somatic Therapy, Stress, Stress Management, Suicidal Tendencies, Tics / Tourette Syndrome, Transgender Care, Weight Loss Consultation, Women's Mental Health Issues, Work-Related Counseling, Worry,


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Flexible Access, Insurance & Fees

Appointments are available both in-person at the Denver or Boulder office and via secure video for clients who prefer telehealth. Currently Shamim Namakula may be booked in-person on Mondays & Tuesdays (9:00AM - 3:30PM) at the Boulder Office and on Wednesdays - Fridays (9:00AM - 3:30PM) and Saturdays (1:00PM - 4:00PM) at Denver office.

Shamim is in-network with several major insurance plans and public programmes. Claims are typically submitted directly to insurers after each visit. Self-pay options and a limited sliding scale may be available. Please contact the office for the most up-to-date information about coverage and fees.

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Who She Serves

Children (<13), Adults (25-64), Teenagers (13-17), Young adults (18-24), Seniors (65+), Groups and Individuals alike.

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Payments Methods and Insurance

Payment Methods

ACH Bank transfer, American Express, Check, Discover, Health Savings Account, Mastercard, Paypal, Venmo, Visa, Wire, Zelle

Insurance

I send claims to the insurances companies after services. I am in network with Aetna, Cigna, Government Employees Health Association (GEHA), Health First Colorado, Health Net, Medicaid, Medicare, Optum, Oxford, Pocky Mountain Health Plans, Tricare, United Medical Resources (UMR), and UnitedHealth

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Treatment Approaches

  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Positive Psychology
  • Person-Centered
  • Psychodynamic
  • Play Therapy