Lakewood, Colorado
303-747-5051

Our Team Members

Riley Meyer serves as the dedicated Office Administrator at our psychiatry practice. Born and raised in Illinois, Riley moved to Colorado five years ago and has since made it her home. She earned her Medical Office certificate in 2016 and has worked in Front Office roles for 8 years. Riley has always been passionate about working in the mental health field due to her innate love for helping people.

Kailie was born and raised in Monona, Wisconsin. She is working towards a degree in Psychology and hopes to become a practitioner in the future. During her college experience, she has had several roles in communications, psychological research, and event planning. She met Amanda in 2020 when she was hired as their family nanny.

Amanda provides care in our Lakewood office and virtually. She accepts Aetna, UHC, Cigna, and BCBS. Amanda is a Board Certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner (PMHNP). She received a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Child Psychology from the University of Minnesota before going on to become a Registered Nurse and PMHNP. She has experience working with children, adolescents, adults, and geriatric patients.

I am a motivated Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner passionate about providing empathetic, patient-centered care. My journey into psychiatric nursing began when I recognized my natural ability to connect with people. This realization compelled me to pursue a career where I could make a meaningful impact and discover my passion as a PMHNP

Perinatal Mental Health Certification, PMH-C
Amy works with diverse populations, treating complex mental health conditions and specializing in the care of perinatal & peri-menopausal women, teens, older adults & LGBTQ+ individuals. She incorporates integrative, nutritional, and/or supplemental interventions as appropriate. She is currently completing a certification in Perinatal Mental Health, and a certification in Nutritional Psychiatry. Amy accepts these insurance providers Blue Cross Blue Shield, Aetna, Cigna and UHC.

Laura provides care in our Winter Park office and virtually. She accepts Aetna, UHC, Cigna, BCBS, and the Grand County ACHES AND PAINS vouchers. Laura is Board Certified Family nurse practitioner. She returned to school to further her education and skills in psychiatric care thus becoming a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner.

Brittani is a Colorado native with over a decade of diverse nursing experience, beginning in the emergency department, where she developed a strong foundation in managing crises and acute mental health care. She later served in hospice, gaining meaningful experience supporting patients and families navigating complex psychiatric, emotional, and psychosocial needs. This work helped shape her compassionate, whole-person approach to mental health care.

I am excited to join the Wellness Psychiatry Team and bring my Women’s Health expertise to the practice. I have dedicated half of my life to Nursing and am so blessed to have helped thousands of people. I decided to go into healthcare at a very young age and received my bachelors in Nursing with a minor in psychology from The University of Georgia and The Medical College of Georgia.

Brittany Palfi provides care in Colorado and virtually is Florida. She is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to providing compassionate, individualized mental health care. She takes a collaborative, patient-centered approach, recognizing the importance of understanding each patient’s unique experiences, challenges, and goals. Brittany emphasizes thoughtful medication management, patient education, and a holistic approach to emotional well-being. She strives to create a welcoming, supportive environment where patients feel heard and empowered in their treatment. Brittany is licensed to provide psychiatric care to patients in both Colorado and Florida, offering convenient telehealth services across both states.

Jessica Howard brings over 20 years of healthcare experience, with an extensive background in nursing, midwifery, and social work. She earned her Master of Social Work from the University of Michigan and her Master of Science in Nursing from Yale University before pursuing advanced training in psychiatric mental health. Jessica is passionate about the connection between physical and emotional well-being and takes a holistic, collaborative approach to care. She emphasizes patient advocacy, shared decision-making, and individualized treatment, creating a supportive environment where patients feel heard, respected, and empowered in their healthcare journey.
