ANXIETY16:9
ANXIETY
What "high-functioning anxiety" actually means — and when to take it seriously.
6 min · Mar 2026
§00Education & resources
Reading worth
your time.
A small, slowly growing library written by Ashlee — what we wish every patient had read before their first visit, and what is worth coming back to once you are in care.
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STARTING CARE
What a thorough psychiatric evaluation actually looks like.
A long answer to a short question — and the questions you should expect a careful clinician to ask in the first ninety minutes.
12 min read · April 2026
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§01Practical guides
Short, printable,
and free.
A first-visit guide
What to bring, what to expect, and the questions worth thinking through.
PDF · 8 pages
Talking to your PCP about mental health
A short script and a list of questions to take to your primary care visit.
PDF · 4 pages
Stimulant medication: a patient handbook
How they work, how to take them safely, and when to call.
PDF · 12 pages
A note for partners and family
How loved ones can help — and what is not their job.
PDF · 6 pages
§02Common questions
The questions we hear most.
If you have a question not answered here, send a note. Ashlee reads every message herself.
Do you accept insurance?+
Yes — we are in-network with Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield, United Healthcare, Cigna, Anthem, and Oscar. We will verify your benefits before your first visit. For other plans, we provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Are visits in person or by video?+
Both. The Castle Rock office handles in-person visits for patients in the area. Telehealth is available to anyone in Colorado. You can switch between modes any time.
How long is the wait to be seen?+
Currently under 72 hours for the free 15-minute intro call, and roughly one to two weeks for a new-patient evaluation. We keep the panel small specifically so the wait stays short.
Can you prescribe stimulants?+
Yes. We follow the standards for evaluating ADHD carefully — initial visits include validated assessments and a review of medical history — and we manage stimulant treatment with regular quarterly check-ins.
What if I am already seeing a therapist?+
Even better. We will get your written permission to coordinate care so the two of us are on the same page about what is working and what is not.