Colorado-Clinic-of-Mental-Health-LLC
- Phone: +720-955-6652
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Monday – Thursday: 9 am - 5 pm
- Email: [email protected]
Adolescent and young adult
addiction treatment
Have you ever said,
“I just can’t stop…”
(drinking, smoking, watching porn, playing video games)
If you want to reduce or stop, we can help.
About us
Addiction behaviors are activities used in excess to the point of harming areas of life such as work, school, or social interaction. Often, this excessive use is to try to avoid reality or unpleasant emotions. It could also be described as distracting oneself from life problems or suppressing self-awareness. This could be playing 16 hours of video games each day, using drugs such as marijuana or alcohol, acting out, pushing others away, or pretending to be something/someone other than yourself.
Diagnosis and treatment of the underlying reasons for addiction behavior. Such as a psychiatric or mental health disorder, a cognitive or “thinking” problem, or a physical health problem. We focus on prescribing medication(s) in conjunction with fundamental teachings of psychotherapy using a harm reduction model.
A harm reduction model for addiction treatment is a way to help people who use drugs stay as safe and healthy as possible. Instead of requiring clients to stop using to receive treatment, harm reduction focuses on lowering the risks and problems that come with excessive (drug, porn, video game) use.
Some main points of this model include
- Safety First:We help you use in a safer way to reduce the harm caused by using.
- Health Care Access:We make sure people can get care even if they are using illegal drugs or have a criminal history.
- Education:We teach about how addiction works in your mind and how to overcome it.
- Respect and Understanding:We treat people with respect and understanding, not judgment. Addiction makes you do things you would not normally do, and we are here to help you stop those behaviors.
- We view mental health holistically, considering all potential stressors related to relationships, jobs, past experiences, and neurobiological abnormalities. We believe that medications aren’t always the answer to every problem, but when used appropriately, they can help a client successfully achieve positive and lasting behavior change.
- We strongly emphasize your active participation in developing an individualized treatment plan, ensuring your voice is heard, and your needs are met for the best outcomes.
- Finding the ROOT cause of addiction behavior (such as anxiety, depression, substance use, anger, interpersonal conflict, unstable romantic relationships, or problems with authority).
- Referring to appropriate providers when the best treatment for your condition is not a service we offer.
- Developing a collaborative, individualized treatment plan for you that has the highest likelihood of achieving emotional well-being, even if that does not include our future services.
- Managing prescription medication for additional treatment and any underlying mental health disorders.
Your Path to Recovery and Wellness
At Colorado Clinic of Mental Health, we provide compassionate care and professional expertise to support your journey toward overcoming addiction. Our experienced professionals are committed to helping you achieve your goals of reducing or stopping your excessive use (alcohol, marijuana, porn, video games, etc.) and overall emotional well-being through evidence-based treatments, innovative therapies, and a holistic approach tailored to your unique needs.
Available Services
Comprehensive
Treatment Solutions
Psychotherapy-Informed Medication Management
Does your child act out or struggle in school academically or socially? Can you not get through to your child? Do you think your child may have a mental health disorder? If so, you’re not alone. We are here to help!
We specialize in treating addiction behaviors in adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 25. However, age is not a strict requirement for treatment.
Addiction behaviors are activities used in excess to the point of harming areas of life such as work, school, or social interaction. Often, this excessive use is to try to avoid reality or unpleasant emotions. It could also be described as distracting oneself from life problems or suppressing self-awareness. This could be playing 16 hours of video games each day, using drugs such as marijuana or alcohol, acting out, pushing others away, or pretending to be something/someone other than yourself.
Diagnosis and treatment of the underlying reasons for addiction behavior. Such as a psychiatric or mental health disorder, a cognitive or “thinking” problem, or a physical health problem. We focus on prescribing medication(s) in conjunction with fundamental teachings of psychotherapy using a harm reduction model.
A harm reduction model for addiction treatment is a way to help people who use drugs stay as safe and healthy as possible. Instead of requiring clients to stop using to receive treatment, harm reduction focuses on lowering the risks and problems that come with excessive (drug, porn, video game) use.
Some main points of this model include
- Safety First:We help you use in a safer way to reduce the harm caused by using.
- Health Care Access:We make sure people can get care even if they are using illegal drugs or have a criminal history.
- Education:We teach about how addiction works in your mind and how to overcome it.
- Respect and Understanding:We treat people with respect and understanding, not judgment. Addiction makes you do things you would not normally do, and we are here to help you stop those behaviors.
- We view mental health holistically, considering all potential stressors related to relationships, jobs, past experiences, and neurobiological abnormalities. We believe that medications aren’t always the answer to every problem, but when used appropriately, they can help a client successfully achieve positive and lasting behavior change.
- We strongly emphasize your active participation in developing an individualized treatment plan, ensuring your voice is heard, and your needs are met for the best outcomes.
- Finding the ROOT cause of addiction behavior (such as anxiety, depression, substance use, anger, interpersonal conflict, unstable romantic relationships, or problems with authority).
- Referring to appropriate providers when the best treatment for your condition is not a service we offer.
- Developing a collaborative, individualized treatment plan for you that has the highest likelihood of achieving emotional well-being, even if that does not include our future services.
- Managing prescription medication for additional treatment and any underlying mental health disorders.
Our Provider (short descriptioN)
With over a decade of experience in healthcare, Travis is a dedicated professional with a profound commitment to mental health and addiction treatment. He earned his Master of Science in Nursing as a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in 2024, a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2020, and an Emergency Medical Technician Certificate in 2012.
Travis’s journey through adolescence, marked by misdiagnosis and a challenging battle with depression and substance use, profoundly influences his professional approach. Overcoming severe depression and a substance use disorder in his youth, he is now dedicated to providing empathetic, patient-centered care. As a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, he aims to offer holistic treatment and advocacy for those navigating similar challenges, ensuring they receive the compassionate, comprehensive, and evidence-based care they deserve.
My Approach &
Philosophy
My approach to addiction treatment is based on research of evidence-based therapies, as well as my personal experiences of going through treatment myself.
Addiction isn’t caused by “just” one thing, event, or circumstance. It is a slow accumulation of bad coping strategies that progressively sink you deeper into a giant pile of shit.
That is why I view addiction holistically, considering all potential factors such as relationships, jobs, past experiences, trauma, and mental health illnesses.
My approach is focused on reducing the problems addiction is causing in your life and finding the “root” cause of why you are addicted. A phrase I like to say is, “You don’t have a drinking problem; You have a drinking solution… to your problems.”. Until the underlying problems are resolved, any attempts to quit or cut back will likely be unsuccessful, and you will eventually go back to your tried-and-true solution… your addiction.
About our Practice
Welcome to the Colorado Clinic of Mental Health
At Colorado Clinic of Mental Health, we provide compassionate but firm care and professional expertise to support your journey toward overcoming addiction. We are committed to helping you achieve your goals of reducing or stopping your excessive use (alcohol, marijuana, porn, video games, etc.) and overall emotional well-being through evidence-based treatments, innovative therapies, and a holistic approach tailored to your unique needs.
Length of a Session
The first session, crucial for understanding your background and primary reasons for seeking treatment, will be longer than the follow-up sessions and will likely range from 60 to 90 minutes. This ensures that we have adequate time to address your concerns comprehensively. The initial session will also include time for you to complete all required legal documents. Depending on your needs, follow-up sessions will range from 15 to 60 minutes, respecting your time while ensuring we cover all necessary aspects of your treatment.
How Do I Know if this is Right for Me?
Colorado Clinic of Mental Health may be right for you if you seek a holistic, comprehensive approach to addiction treatment and you want it from someone who has been through it themselves. If you need a soft touch and someone to hold your hand and say, “Everything is going to be ok.”, we are not the right fit for you.
We believe in direct, honest communication and do not “beat around the bush.” We are here to treat your addiction, not have a nice relaxing picnic on the beach.
We emphasize personalized care, ensuring your voice is central to creating a treatment plan tailored to your needs and what you are willing to do. We provide compassionate, nonjudgmental support, maintain confidentiality, and foster a safe space to discuss your experiences and emotions openly without shame or embarrassment.
We use evidence-based treatments and innovative therapies to help you achieve positive and lasting changes. Whether you are smoking, drinking, or fucking too much, if you are ready to regain control of your life, our services can provide the guidance and support you need to achieve it.
Who to Call for Help?
Colorado Child Abuse Hotline: 844-CO-4-Kids
988
A free, confidential service available to anyone in Colorado experiencing a mental health, substance use, or emotional crisis. People can reach out for themselves or for someone they are concerned about, such as a friend, neighbor, or loved one. : 988
911
United States Emergency Services
National Domestic Violence Hotline: 800-799-7233
Colorado Crisis Services: Free, confidential, professional, and immediate support for any mental health, substance use, or emotional concern, 24/7/365. Call 1-844-493-TALK (8255) or text TALK to 38255 to speak to a trained professional.
Book recommendations:
The Happiness Trap, Dr Russ Harris
Trauma: The Invisible Epidemic, Dr. Paul Conti
Exercises and Worksheets
A collection of mental health exercises and worksheets to help practice skills and tools learned in therapy.
“resources to be added”
How does the Brain work?
links and infographics to help understand how the human brain functions.
get in touch
Hours
Monday – Thursday: 9 am – 5 pm. Friday- Sunday: Closed (except the first Sunday of each month, 9 am -5 pm.)
location
Address: 19590 E Mainstreet, Suite 202, Parker CO, 80138
