Psychiatric services (medication management) in Colorado Springs, CO

I am a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with 23 years of experience in the field of mental health and more than 3 decades as a registered nurse. My background includes inpatient psychiatric care at Children’s Medical Center in Dallas, private practice in Texas, and outpatient treatment at Suncoast Community Mental Health Center in Florida. I specialize in working with youth, adolescents, and young adults who need compassionate, evidence-based care.

I hold a Master’s in Nursing from the University of Texas. My clinical focus is on psychiatric evaluations, medication management, and individualized treatment plans. I also incorporate solution-focused therapies to help clients achieve greater stability and long-term healing.

Taking the first step toward care can feel overwhelming, but it is a powerful act of courage. I invite you to take that next step today and begin your journey toward balance, resilience, and emotional well-being by scheduling an appointment.

Cheryl Spice is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 13 years of combined professional experience working with children, teens, adults, and seniors who are coping with anxiety, depression, abusive relationships, chronic stress, dysfunctional family dynamics, and more. 

Cheryl brings unique experience to Thriveworks with her in-depth medical training. As a registered nurse, she has experience working with people struggling with a medical diagnosis or who are trying to navigate the medical system. As a school counselor, she also has ample experience working with children. She enjoys working with all ages and has the most experience and skill working with children and adolescents aged 3-18.

Cheryl draws on an eclectic knowledge base to use what is needed for the individual client. Typically, she likes to take a humanistic, client-centered focus on counseling. Some examples of strategies she will use include choice/reality theory, cognitive behavioral (CBT), interpersonal, systemic, guided imagery, mindfulness/mediation, solutions-focused, and dream analysis. She'll help you to find new personal growth and self-satisfaction with personalized care that fits your unique needs.

Kayla Thompson is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) who’s passion lies with couples and individuals with concerns about life transitions, anxiety, grief, and trauma. Kayla also works collaboratively with individuals and couples struggling with substance abuse, addictions, and unhealthy coping habits. Kayla is informed in mindfulness, anxiety, Internal Family Systems, trauma, and nutrition for mental health.

Kayla utilizes an integrated approach highlighting certain aspects in Internal Family Systems, cognitive behavioral techniques, and narrative based approaches. She believes humans are social beings who all need a sense of belonging and the past uncovers aspects that are affecting the present. There are often so many cliches to counseling; “feeling stuck” or “how to empower you.” Both which can be true and also a reminder the only reason you need to attend counseling is because you want to.

Kayla always enjoys watching clients transform into their true selves. She understands from personal experience that some transitions are painful/confusing and expressing yourself can be challenging. Her philosophies include helping clients work towards a healthier and happier lifestyle and to help them develop beneficial outlets and coping skills. Through Kayla’s warmth and outward empathy she strives to be a supportive, inspiring, and at times a challenging counselor to help her client’s achieve their goals.