Colorado Child & Adult
Mental Health Evaluations
Clarity starts with a conversation.
Schedule your mental health evaluation today.
If you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or unsure where to start, a mental health evaluation can be a powerful first step. At Summit Together, we offer compassionate, judgment-free mental health assessments for children ( 6+), teens, and adults across Colorado.
A mental health evaluation is simply a conversation with a trained provider who wants to understand what you’re experiencing. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, focus issues, mood changes, or something you can’t quite name yet, we’re here to help you make sense of it.
Whether it’s your first time considering an evaluation or you’re looking for a re-assessment, we’ll work together to move toward feeling better.
(1) What is a Mental Health Evaluation?
A mental health evaluation, also called a psychiatric assessment, is a structured conversation with a licensed mental health provider. It’s designed to help you or your child better understand what’s happening emotionally, mentally, or behaviorally.
During the assessment, we’ll talk about:
Your symptoms and how they’re affecting your daily life
Any past or current mental health concerns
Your medical history and family background
Social, school, or work challenges
Your goals, preferences, and concerns about treatment
This is not a rushed checklist. It’s a thoughtful, conversation to help you feel heard and seen while giving your provider the information that they need to offer the best care possible.
Some medical conditions can show up as mental health conditions so we also want to make sure we’re headed towards the most appropriate treatment for you.
(2) When Should You Consider a Mental Health Assessment?
Everyone struggles sometimes… But if you’ve been feeling off for a while a mental health assessment can help you get clarity and support. It’s a helpful step whether you’re just starting to notice something’s off, or you’ve been dealing with symptoms for some time.
You might benefit from a mental health evaluation if you’re experiencing:
Persisting anxiety, worry, or panic
Low mood, sadness, or lack of motivation
Trouble concentrating, staying organized, or finishing tasks
Mood swings, irritability, or emotional outbursts
Difficulty sleeping, eating, or managing daily stress
Struggles at school, work, or in relationships
Concerns about focus, behavior, or emotional health in a child or teen
Evaluations are helpful for people of all ages and especially useful if you’re unsure whether medication, therapy, or a combination might help.
Even if you are diagnosed with a mental health condition, know that taking medications for your mental health is still your choice! For some people, it’s validating enough to have a label to how they’re feeling. Other people want to talk about their questions or concerns with comfort knowing that we won’t force pills on you as we believe treatment looks different on everyone.
We’re here to guide you without judgment, pressure, or rushed decisions,.
(3) What to Expect During Your Mental Health Evaluation
We know meeting with a psychiatric provider for the first time can feel a little intimidating! We’re here to make it as simple, supportive, and stress-free as possible.
Your virtual mental health assessment is a private, secure video appointment where you can speak openly about what you’re experiencing. There’s no judgment and no pressure. Just a conversation focused on understanding you better. We’ll ask you questions to best understand what’s going on, but know that there’s no expectations on how detailed you feel comfortable in talking about yourself.
During your evaluation, we’ll talk about:
What symptoms you’ve been having and when they started
How your mood, focus, energy, and sleep have been
Your medical and mental health history
Family background and life stressors
What’s been working for you, and what hasn’t
Your goals, questions, and concerns about treatment
We take a holistic view of mental health, which means we look at the full picture, not just one part. If a diagnosis makes sense, we’ll explain it clearly and talk about options for moving forward. That might include medication, a referral for therapy, or lifestyle changes tailored to your needs.
(4) What Happens After the Evaluation?
After your mental health evaluation, we’ll walk you through the next steps and answer any questions that you may have. There’s no one-size-fits-all plan, and nothing is done without your input. Together, we’ll decide what kind of care makes the most sense for you or your child.
Depending on your needs, we may recommend:
Medication management – If medication might be helpful, we’ll explain your options, answer your questions, and create a safe, step-by-step plan.
Therapy referrals – We can recommend trusted therapists or help coordinate care if you’re already in therapy.
Lifestyle or supplement guidance – For some people, improving sleep, nutrition, or exploring supplements can make a big difference.
Follow-up appointments – If ongoing support is needed, we’ll set up check-ins to monitor your progress and adjust your treatment as needed
Our goal is to help you feel more like yourself by giving you the tools and support to get there.
Who We Help
At Summit Together, we work with people of all ages who are ready to better understand their mental health and explore the right kind of support. Here’s some examples of what we can help with:
Children (Ages 6 and up)
Struggles with focus, behavior, irritability, or school performance
Concerns about ADHD, anxiety, autism, or mood swings
Support for families navigating emotional or behavioral challenges
Teens and Young Adults
Anxiety, depression, or social stress
Academic pressure or difficulty adjusting
Changes in mood, sleep, or motivation
Identity-related concerns or emotional overwhelm
Adults
Anxiety, depression, or burnout
Trouble focusing or feeling emotionally balanced
Challenges with sleep, relationships, or work
Seeking a fresh start or second opinion on treatment
You don’t need a known diagnosis to reach out. A a sense that something feels off or harder than it should be is reason enough.
Whether you’re navigating something new or revisiting a concern from the past, we’ll meet you where you are and help you move forward.
Mental health looks different for everyone and so does treatment. Sometimes that’s medication, sometimes it’s therapy or a supplement, and oftentimes it’s a combinations. Whatever it is, we’ll figure it out together and make a plan fits you.
We offer services for children, teens, adults across Colorado who are struggling with things like focus, stress, sadness, or mood swings.
Here are some of the conditions that we commonly treat:
Conditions We Treat
Depression
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
OCD
Phobias
Personality Disorders
PTSD/Trauma
Autism
ADHD
Psychotic Disorders
Women’s Issues
Children’s Issues
Specializing in…
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Mental health challenges can be especially difficult in the early stages of life as children and teens navigate emotions, friendships, school pressures, and identity development. Struggling with anxiety before a big test, outbursts of frustration that seem uncontrollable, or feeling lonely can be overwhelming without the right support.
We’re experts at understanding a child’s stages of development and we ensure that each child or teen receives care that relates to their emotional, cognitive, and social needs.
We understand that giving medications to children can be an especially big decision to make! Some parents come to the first appointment still uncertain whether medication is the something that they want to pursue and that’s understandable. We’ll provide you the education you need and different treatment options so that you feel comfortable and safe.
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We get it. Transitioning from childhood to adulthood can be a lot more difficult than you anticipated. From managing college or career stress to navigating relationships, independence, and your own personal struggles, this stage of life can be more than what you signed up for.
You may feel like you have a foot in both doors where you feel more independent than a child, but not necessarily confident enough to say that you can face world by yourself. Maybe there’s challenges or trauma you didn’t even realize that you were dealing with for a long time until you grew up and now you’re unsure what to do about it. Or maybe you’re trying to build deeper relationships but find yourself self-sabatoging despite your best intensions. And while dealing with all that… let’s talk about how much pressure it is to decide what career you want to dedicate the rest of your life towards!
We understand. And we’re here to help build confidence, clarity, and understanding, emotional balance within yourself.
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Not all mental health conditions can simple be explained as chemical imbalances.
Trauma isn’t something that just happened in the past - it can feel like a weight you carry every single day. It may show up for you as constant anxiety that prevents you from being safe, even in your own bed. Or maybe it’s the nightmares, flashbacks, or emotional numbness that makes it hard to connect with what’s going on in reality. Perhaps you find yourself stuck in patterns of fear, self-doubt, or avoidance. No matter how much time has passed, somehow you just can’t move on or feel like you’re strong enough.
We recognize trauma comes in many forms, from a single life-altering even to a series of small but deeply impactful, repeated experiences. We want to understand not what you’re dealing with today, but how your past brought you here so that can understand the core of your story and help you heal.
Why Choose Us?
We provide personalized psychiatric services to help your mental health. Our online appointments are designed to support you with convenience that fits into your life.
We don’t rush through appointments or treat you like a checklist. Our approach is rooted in empathy, clinical expertise, and a genuine desire to help you heal and grow in a way that feels meaningful for you.
Convenient, Flexible Online Appointments
Holistic, Person-Centered Care
LBGTQIA+ Gender Affirming Support
Compassionate Expertise
In-Network Insurance
Aetna, Anthem BlueCross BlueShield (BCBS, Elevance Health), Cigna (Evernorth), UnitedHealthCare (United, Optum), Select Health, Oscar, Oxford
Self-Pay Rates: $290 for New Patients, $150 for Existing Patients
Superbills Available
Still unsure if you want to start care? Visit our Contact Us page to schedule a free 20-minute phone consultation to introduce yourself and learn more about how we can support you.
Already ready? Submit a quick form (click here) that will outline your needs. We’ll reach out if you have any questions upon its review, otherwise we’ll then email you our onboarding paperwork and access to schedule your appointment!
We’ll meet you where you are in life. Whether it’s wanting an evaluation for mental health diagnoses, seeking a second opinion on your medications, looking for a new medical provider that hears you out, or even just wanting to look at options and not necessarily start medication management.
All appointments are virtual via HIPAA secure telehealth platforms and appointment frequency is personalized based on what we’re addressing or how comfortable you feel between sessions.
How to Start Care
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Reach Out
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Convenient, Effective Care
See Progress!
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Some people notice changes within themselves first. Others may have loved ones or peers comment on noticing these changes.
Either way, we’ll guide you through recognition and prioritize that you feel comfortable during the process. Change is good, change is exciting!
Serving You Wherever You Are in Colorado
We provide psychiatric treatment for anxiety to patients across the state, including:
Denver
Boulder
Colorado Springs
Fort Collins
Durango
Lakewood
Greeley
Parker
Longmont
Highlands Ranch
Littleton
Aurora
You Deserve to Feel Better.
You Don’t Have to Do It Alone.
You’ve been doing your best, and now it’s time for a little extra support to help you feel like yourself again. Find relief in the burden you’ve been carrying.
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Not Convinced Yet?
We offer free 20-minute phone consultations for you to be able to speak with our psychiatric medical provider before you start care so that you can feel comfortable that we’ll be a good fit for your mental health needs.