Medication Management

More than one in four adults in the United States has a diagnosable mental health disorder. At Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness in Greenwood Village, Colorado, skilled psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner Dr. Alyssa Nadolny, DNP, PMHNP-BC, diagnoses and treats an array of mental health challenges in children, teenagers, and adults, using medication management when appropriate. Schedule an in-person or virtual mental health evaluation by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.

What is medication management?

Medication can be an effective tool in supporting mental health, but it’s not a one-size-fits-all solution. Medication management at Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness is a service that ensures the medicines you’re taking and their dosages match your diagnosis. It focuses on selecting, adjusting, and monitoring psychiatric medications in a thoughtful, individualized way.

Alyssa uses medication management to support symptom relief, functioning, and your overall well-being. She takes a holistic approach to tailoring a plan that’s most appropriate for your unique needs and goals. 

Which conditions can medication management help address?

Medication management with Alyssa at Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness can address the following mental health concerns and more:

• Low self-esteem
• Gender dysphoria and other LGBTQIA+ concerns
• Adult attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD)
• Anxiety
• Depression
• Trauma
• Grief 
• Bipolar disorder
• Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
• Obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD)
• Insomnia
• Substance use disorder (SUD)
• Eating disorders
• Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) 

Alyssa can help you manage more than one mental health concern at the same time. She offers compassionate treatment in the Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness office and virtually from your home. 

Am I a candidate for medication management?

At Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness, medication management begins with a comprehensive psychiatric evaluation using DSM-5 criteria and ongoing collaboration. Alyssa reviews your medical history, moods, emotions, lifestyle habits, behaviors, and more. She then customizes a plan that’s best suited for you. 

Alyssa makes treatment decisions together with you after carefully considering potential benefits and side effects, as well as your preferences, goals, and lived experiences. 

What can I expect during medication management?

Medication management at Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness includes regular monitoring of your symptoms, response to medication, and any side effects. Alyssa can make adjustments to your regimen whenever necessary. 

Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness focuses on education. Alyssa ensures you understand how your medications work, what to expect, and how they fit into a broader treatment plan that may include:

• Gender affirming care
• Holistic lifestyle changes
• Adult, child, and adolescent psychiatry
• Motivational interviewing
• Psychoeducation and stigma reduction
• LGBTQIA+ services
• Lifestyle changes

The goal of medication management is to support stability, clarity, and improved quality of life while respecting your autonomy, goals, and unique mental health journey.

Take advantage of medication management at Spring Azure Psychiatry & Wellness by calling the office or booking an in-person or virtual appointment online today.