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Cheryl Spice
PMHNP-BC
Licensed in the state of CO
Insurance accepted
Cigna
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Aetna
Optum
and 11 more
Meet Cheryl Spice
Board-Certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner
HI, I'm Cheryl Spice, a compassionate and patient-centered healthcare professional dedicated to supporting individuals on their journey to optimal health and wellness. As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I provide comprehensive care, including psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy. I specialize in offering both medication management and therapy in the same appointment.
My background includes working in community health settings, where I coordinated holistic care by collaborating with primary care providers. I am passionate about providing mental health assessments, counseling, and support for adults.
My academic journey includes a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Colorado State University-Pueblo. I also hold a Bachelor’s degree in in Psychology and Masters in Agency Counseling from the University of Colorado. I started my career as a counselor in 1999 and later went on to combine those skills with nursing 2015. With each degree and clinical experience, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills to meet your needs.
I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where my patients feel heard and supported. Let's work together to achieve your health goals and improve your overall well-being.
My background includes working in community health settings, where I coordinated holistic care by collaborating with primary care providers. I am passionate about providing mental health assessments, counseling, and support for adults.
My academic journey includes a Master of Science in Nursing with a focus in Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner from Colorado State University-Pueblo. I also hold a Bachelor’s degree in in Psychology and Masters in Agency Counseling from the University of Colorado. I started my career as a counselor in 1999 and later went on to combine those skills with nursing 2015. With each degree and clinical experience, I have gained valuable knowledge and skills to meet your needs.
I strive to create a warm and welcoming environment where my patients feel heard and supported. Let's work together to achieve your health goals and improve your overall well-being.
My philosophy
My approach to patient care is centered around compassion and respect. I believe every individual deserves a safe and supportive environment to achieve their health and wellness goals. I engage with my patients through active listening and open communication, ensuring their voices are heard. My core values include holistic care and collaboration. Focusing on individual needs, medication management, and psychotherapy, I strive to create personalized treatment plans tailored to each person's unique journey. Together, we can foster growth and healing on the path to mental health.
My treatment approaches
• Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
• Brief Solution Focused Therapy
• Christian Counseling
• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
• Compassion Focused
• Culturally Sensitive
• Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
• Holistic
• Humanistic
• Individual Holistic Care that may include:
• Jungian
• Medication Management
• Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
• Motivational Interviewing
• Multimodal Therapy
• Person-Centered
• Psychoanalytic
• Psychodynamic
• Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)
• Strength-Based
• Supportive
I specialize in treating individuals with:
Mental Health
Psychiatry
Medication Management
Life Transition (e.g Divorce)
Career Change
Bereavement
I provide professional care to people with the following conditions:
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar disorders
ADHD
Insomnia
Substance Abuse
Experiences
My education and work experiences
Work
Peak Vista Community Health Center
PMHNP - Full-time
Dec 2023 - Sep 2024
As a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner, I performed psychiatric evaluations and medication management with high acuity patients. As part of comprehensive and holistic care, I coordinated with primary care providers and community agencies. I left Peak Vista to start practicing online and obtain a better work/life balance. In protecting my own mental health, I am able to provide optimal care for my patients. View all
Milestone Psychiatry
PMHNP - Part-time
Mar 2023 - May 2023
I started at Milestone as a PMHNP intern during 2021 and was hired on after I graduated. In total, I was there for over a year before starting at Peak Vista. While at Milestone, I provided psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and psychotherapy. In addition to my clinic hours, I coordinated care in the community to reach those experiencing homelessness and extreme poverty. View all
Centura/Westside Cares
Faith Community Nurse - Part-time
Jun 2021 - Dec 2023
As an RN for Centura (now Common Spirit), I worked out in the community at Westside Cares. I coordinated and provided nursing services for people experiencing poverty and homelessness. View all
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Education
Colorado State University- Pueblo
Master of Nursing - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
Aug 2020 - Dec 2022
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Beth-El College of Nursing
Bachelor of Nursing
Aug 2011 - Dec 2015
University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Master of Agency Counseling
Aug 1996 - Dec 1998
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Get the support you need with a personalized treatment plan and flexible scheduling online or in person.
Ratings & Reviews
Here is what my patients said about me
98%
of patients said
“I feel better now after the treatment“
83%
of patients said
“I was treated with good care and respect“
93%
of patients said
“I understood the treatment plan“
Cheryl did a great job of informing me about my options and was able to answer my questions about medications. I look forward to my follow-up with Cheryl.