Our Team.
Heidi Linn, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
Heidi is a Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who was drawn to mental health nursing as a student listening to community peers share their stories of recovery. Their vulnerability and openness helped Heidi to see that mental health affects us all. Hearing how their lives had been transformed by connection set the course of her nursing career early on. #ourstorieshavepower. Heidi graduated from the University of Auckland in 2004 with a Bachelor of Nursing degree.
Since 2005, Heidi worked in a variety of healthcare environments: medical-surgical, cardiac, rehabilitative units, as well as adult and adolescent psychiatric units. She spent six years at Craig Hospital working on both the Spinal Cord Injury and Traumatic Brain Injury Units, learning the importance of empowering patients and their families in recovery and wellness. Heidi has worked within the veteran community. Since becoming a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner in 2021, Heidi’s primary focus has been on outpatient mental health, treating children, adolescents and adults with a variety of mental health conditions.
Heidi has completed the EMDR basic training and offers EMDR along with supportive therapy, motivational interviewing and mindfulness-based therapy. She has completed an Advanced Practice Psychotherapy Fellowship in Aug 2024.
Heidi sees individuals ages 6 and above.
Education
2004
Bachelor of Nursing
University of Auckland, New Zealand
2017
Master of Nursing Education, Community Health
Oregon Health & Sciences University
2021
Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Rush University
Valeria Martinez Tenrerio, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
Valeria/Val is a board-certified (bilingual) psychiatric nurse practitioner (PMHNP-BC). Her path into nursing and behavioral health was rather unusual. When she was a worker’s compensation and disability paralegal, she witnessed the difficulties that clients suffering from mental illnesses faced both in seeking and receiving mental health services and doing something to help fullfill unmet needs became her aspiration. Her passion for mental health continued to grow while working as an oncology bedside nurse where she provided care not just for her patient’s physical symptoms but also by helping them and their families cope with the anxiety, helplessness, and confusion that cancer brings.
Valeria has over 8 years of nursing experience working in oncology and medical surgical units at University of Colorado Hospital. She obtained her MSN from the University of Colorado Denver in 2023. Her behavioral health training and experience includes community settings as well as hospital-based settings. She enjoys working with older teens as well as adults of all ages with a wide array of diagnosis including grief, life transitions, anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, bipolar, and psychotic disorders. When offering treatment plans, she values her patients’ unique experience, world view, autonomy and self-determination and involves them in all aspects of the decision-making process.
Outside of work, Valeria is an advocate for the Hispanic community, currently serving as the President of the National Association of Hispanic Nurses in Denver. She cherishes her time with her husband and grown children and loves to travel and learn about other cultures.
Valeria sees teens and adults from ages 12+. She is a bilingual provider, fluent in medical English and
Spanish.
Education
1998
Doctor of Medicine,
Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina
2016
Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Summa Cum Laude
University of Colorado at Anschutz
Dec 2023
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Colorado Anschutz
Emily Johnson, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
As a dedicated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Emily is committed to providing compassionate and personalized care to support clients on their mental health journey. With a deep passion for collaborating with clients to develop individualized care plans, Emily creates a supportive environment where patients feel heard, well-informed, respected, and empowered to actively participate in their own care.
Emily integrates principles of nutritional psychiatry, integrative medicine, and functional medicine into their practice. Nutritional psychiatry focuses on the relationship between diet and mental health, emphasizing how nutrition can influence mood and cognitive function. Integrative medicine combines conventional treatments with complementary therapies to address the whole person—body, mind, and spirit. Functional medicine aims to identify and address the root causes of mental health issues through a personalized, systems-based approach.
Offering a balanced approach that includes both medication management and psychotherapy, Emily strives to address the complex interplay between mental health and overall wellness. Driven by a goal to empower patients to improve their overall well-being, Emily is dedicated to helping clients achieve their best possible mental health outcomes. Through a blend of evidence-based practices and empathetic support, Emily ensures that every client’s unique needs and goals are central to their care plan, promoting both mental and holistic health.
Emily sees individuals ages 6+
Education
2015
Bachelor of Nursing Science
2024, October
Continuing Education
2024 - Completed Psychiatry Redefined Functional Medicine Fellowship
2024 - Current Integrative Psychiatry Institute Fellow
Master of Nursing Science,
Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
Tara Ostromencki, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
Tara is an ANCC Board-Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner licensed to see the whole lifespan and experienced in assessing and treating the broad spectrum of mental health concerns. The journey in behavioral medicine began for myself at a young age. Being raised by a parent who had a severe mental illness provided an opportunity to be able to view mental health through a unique lens and provided a level of appreciable understanding that most still look to comprehend.
My practice incorporates an integrative holistic and evidence-based approach as I believe in the mind/body/spiritual connection as a role in one’s health and healing. Treatment plans may entail prescribing up to date psychiatric medications and/or incorporating natural treatments such as, but not limited to supplements, lifestyle modification recommendations (nutrition, exercise) and stress management. Each treatment plan is individualized providing empowerment for each client in their care in a supportive stigma free environment. A client can expect their initial visit to include a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation, determination of treatment goals and education about diagnosis and available treatment options.
Tara sees individuals aged 6+ via Telehealth on Mondays.
Education
2004
Associates Degree in Nursing, Registered Nursing
Minnesota State Univeristy
2020
Bachelors Degree in Nursing, Winona State University
2021
Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Psychiatry, Rush University
Tate Ulrich, MSN, RN, PMHNP-BC
I believe that clients are the experts in their own care, and that they should be active participants in a collaborative therapeutic alliance. As a board certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC). I received my master’s degree from Regis University in 2022. In addition to formal training, I have done extensive independent training to deepen my expertise in integrative and functional medicine. I hold a certification in integrative psychiatry from the Institute of Integrative Psychiatry in Boulder,
Colorado. I have also sought additional integrative/functional education and training through Psychiatry Redefined as well as other highly esteemed integrative professional organizations.
As an integrative mental health provider, I offer a holistic approach to care, using a combination of traditional, alternative and complimentary modalities providing more options for clients. I aim to delve deeper into the reasons behind a person’s mental health struggles, not just provide temporizing treatments that come with unpleasant side effects. Utilizing an exhaustive array of
functional testing modalities, integrative practitioners look for root causes of issues that can often be corrected using lifestyle modifications, nutrition, botanical and herbal supplements. It is important to me to personalize care for every individual, based on their unique circumstances, physiology, genetics and biochemistry.
Prior to becoming a psychiatric nurse practitioner, I worked in emergency and critical care for over 30 years. As a helicopter EMS flight nurse for nearly 14 years, I have a deep and personal understanding of the first responder community, which remains one of my focused populations for mental health care.
I am a Colorado native, who enjoys time outside in the mountains, four-footed friends, gardening, family time, artistic outlets, antiques and any kind of puzzle.
Areas of interest/expertise include ADHD, OCD, depression, anxiety, mood disorders, gut health assessment and repair, PANS/PANDAS, organic acid testing, mental health nutrition, in-depth genetic assessment and counseling, and guided psychiatric medication discontinuation strategies.
Tate sees individuals aged 12+
Education
1984
Bachelors degree in Communication Disorders, Speech Pathology/Audiology,
Colorado State Univeristy
1989
Bachelor of Science, in Nursing,
Beth-El College of Nursing (now UCCS)
2022
Masters of Science in Nursing, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
Regis University
2023
Integrative Psychiatry Institute, Fellowship in Integrative Psychiatry
Princika KC, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
Princika is a board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who graduated from the University of Wyoming with her doctoral degree in nursing practice in 2023. Princika began her medical career shortly after moving to Wyoming in 2017. She completed her Associate Degree in Nursing from Laramie County Community College. She then continued her education and received a Baccalaureate Degree in Nursing from the University of Wyoming in 2020.
Princika’s style of practice can be traditional (prescribing medications) or alternative medications such as vitamins, supplements, lifestyle modification, etc. Some of her practice specialties include (but not limited to) ADHD, depression, anxiety, panic attacks, bipolar disorder and insomnia. Over the course of her nursing journey, she worked in a variety of clinical settings both medical and behavioral health focused, including: bariatric surgery, orthopedic surgery, neurological issues with comorbid conditions of mental illness. Her main area of interest is the connection of mind, body, and spiritual that plays a vital role in one’s healing.
Princika enjoys hiking, travelling and spending time with her family.
Princika sees individuals aged 10+ via Telehealth on Fridays and Saturdays.
Education
2015
Bachelors degree in Business Studies, Tribhuvan University, Nepal
Dec 2018
Associates Degree in Nursing, Laramie County Community College
2020
Bachelors Degree in Nursing, University of Wyoming
2023
Doctorate of Nursing Practice, Psychiatry, University of Wyoming
Joan Collins, MSN, RN, CNS-BC, PMHNP-BC
Joan is dually Board Certified as a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner and a Psychiatric Clinical Nurse Specialist, which gave her a solid foundation in psychotherapy and systems prior to becoming a psychiatric prescriber. She has over 42 years experience as a psychiatric nurse is certified (and passionate) about EMDR treatment. She utilizes a variety of therapeutic approaches for anxiety, PTSD, depression, mood disorders, sleep difficulties and trauma. Joan spent 26 years at the VA, and is well versed with providing mental health care to veterans, along with others who've experienced trauma. In addition, Joan has overseen individual and group psychotherapy along with medication management.
Joan values spending time with her family, rest and relaxation, prioritizing time for yoga and meditation, walking her dogs, and adventures rescuing animals in the community. Joan is a strong advocate for social causes and is active in the nursing community.
Joan sees individuals aged 18+ via Wednesdays and Fridays. Accepting medication management.
Education
1976
Bachelor of Science in Nursing
Niagara University
2000
Master of Science in Nursing
University of Colorado
Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric Mental Health Nursing
ANCC Board Certified, Clinical Nurse Specialist, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nursing
ANCC Board Certified, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner
EMDR Board Certified, EMDRIA
Samantha Anderson, MSN, RN, PMHNP-candidate
I am deeply committed to enhancing the mental health and well-being of individuals and families through compassionate, holistic care. By integrating evidence-based practices with a profound understanding of each person’s unique experiences, I strive to provide personalized treatment that addresses both immediate needs and long-term wellness. My approach emphasizes creating a supportive, non-judgmental environment, and I am dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s challenges. Through tailored treatment plans, I aim to foster lasting mental health and overall well-being for those I serve.
Samantha sees individuals age 6+ under the supervision of Heidi Linn, DNP, RN, PMHNP-BC
Education
2020
Bachelors of Science: Cognitive Psychology,
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
2022
BSN-Master of Science, in Nursing,
Alverno College, Milwaukee, WI
2024
Post-Masters Certificate Candidate, Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner,
Vanderbilt University
Conditions We Treat
Mood Disorders
Depression
Bipolar Disorder
Cyclothymia
Anxiety Disorders
Generalized Anxiety Disorder
Panic Disorder
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
Trauma
Neurocognitive Disorders
Post Traumatic Stress Disorder
Acute Stress Disorder
ADHD/ADD
Autism Spectrum Disorder