I’m Chelsea Smith, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) and founder of Thrive Psychiatry in Colorado. I provide integrative psychiatric care and am honored to care for people from all walks of life. My approach combines evidence-based medication management with holistic strategies that support your mental, emotional, and physical well-being.

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I specialize in treating anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, PMDD, perinatal mental health, perimenopausal mood changes, and sleep concerns. I also support clients navigating the mental health challenges of chronic conditions such as Lyme disease, Epstein-Barr virus (EBV), and fibromyalgia. Treatment plans are deeply personalized and may include genetic testing, hormone evaluations, vitamin supplementation, and targeted lifestyle interventions.

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With over 20 years as a yoga practitioner and teacher, I bring a whole-person lens to care, grounded in the mind-body connection. My background includes working as a birth doula and registered nurse, where I supported women and their partners through childbirth and worked extensively in eating disorder treatment and pediatric emergency medicine. These experiences shaped my trauma-informed, relational, and compassionate approach to mental health care.

I earned my nursing degree from the University of Colorado and completed advanced clinical training at Frontier Nursing University, with a focus on community mental health, first-break psychosis, and integrative outpatient psychiatry.

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At Thrive Psychiatry, I value collaboration. I work closely with therapists, primary care providers, and other members of your healthcare team to deliver coordinated, high-quality care. I’m always learning-researching new psychiatric treatments and staying up to date on the latest in mental health science.

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Whether you're facing a new diagnosis, exploring medication options, or simply feeling stuck, I’m here to help you move forward. Together, we’ll create a plan that reflects your values, goals, and whole self.

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This is your space to heal and I’m honored to be part of your journey.