Embrace Your Journey to Mental Wellness
Welcome! I’m Caitlyn Champion, a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner dedicated to compassionate, evidence-based care. I focus on medication management, therapy, evaluations, and equine assisted mental health services. With extensive experience, I empower individuals and families with the tools and support needed to navigate challenges and achieve lasting well-being.
My Services
Welcome—I’m so glad you’re here. I provide thoughtful, evidence-based mental health services for children, teens, adults, and families. Whether you're navigating a specific challenge or simply need a supportive space to talk and be heard, I’m here to help.
Together, we’ll work toward greater emotional resilience, healthier patterns, and meaningful, lasting change. My approach is warm, collaborative, and personalized to meet your needs—wherever you are in your journey.
In addition to traditional telehealth services, I also offer in-person equine-assisted psychiatric care for those who are drawn to the calming, reflective presence of horses. All services—including therapy, medication management, and psychiatric evaluations—can be offered with or without the inclusion of a horse, depending on your comfort and goals.
I’m based in Denver and currently accept major insurance plans, with self-pay options available to keep care accessible. If you’d like to learn more or schedule an appointment, feel free to fill out the contact form or follow the link below to get started with telehealth.
You’re not alone—support is just a conversation away.
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Psychiatric evaluations with me typically last 60 to 90 minutes, providing ample time to understand your unique experiences and symptoms. While I do provide a diagnosis, my primary focus is on understanding how your symptoms are affecting your daily life and well-being. Together, we will explore the challenges you’re facing and develop a tailored treatment plan that addresses your individual needs and supports your path to healing.
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In my medication management services, I take a holistic and personalized approach, working with individuals to ensure their treatment is tailored to their unique needs. I collaborate with patients and families to find the right medications, monitor progress, and make adjustments as necessary to support mental health and well-being. Along with medication, I encourage the integration of therapy, supplements, lifestyle changes, adjustments at home, and dietary improvements to create a well-rounded treatment plan.
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In my therapy services, I offer a variety of evidence-based approaches. My therapeutic skillset encompasses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), trauma-informed care, Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR), Internal Family Systems (IFS), inner child work, and attachment-focused therapy. Together, we’ll build coping skills, strengthen emotional resilience, and foster healthy patterns that support long-term growth and well-being.
Equine Assisted Psychiatric Care
I believe in the profound, healing connection between humans and horses. That’s why I offer equine-assisted psychiatric services as a core part of my practice. Whether you're seeking support through talk therapy, medication management, or a combination of both, I invite you to explore the unique and powerful benefits of working with horses in a therapeutic setting.
My horse and I partner together to offer these sessions in a peaceful stable environment within the Denver Metro area. Clients meet me on-site for sessions that blend traditional mental health care with the grounding, relational presence of a horse. These sessions are ideal for those looking to deepen their self-awareness, regulate emotions, build trust, or reconnect with a sense of calm and confidence.
You can choose to integrate equine-assisted therapy into your ongoing care, or book sessions as stand-alone experiences—completely à la carte. I currently offer:
Therapy-only sessions
Combined therapy + medication management sessions
Initial psychiatric evaluations with the option to include equine support
If you’re interested in exploring how equine-assisted therapy might support your mental health journey, I’d be happy to connect. Because this is an in-person service, please reach out via email if you'd like to learn more and get on the waitlist for starting this summer.
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As a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I work with individuals and families navigating a wide range of mental health challenges. I support clients experiencing anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, ADHD, OCD, oppositional behaviors, and emotional dysregulation. If you don’t see your concern listed - don’t worry, these are just a few examples.
I have a special focus on trauma and stress-related concerns, particularly in those who have experienced abuse, loss, or family disruption. I also support individuals with developmental differences such as autism, learning disabilities, and speech or communication challenges. I understand how deeply these issues can impact day-to-day life and relationships—and I offer thoughtful, personalized care to meet each client’s needs.
In addition to individual care, I provide family therapy and parenting support, including coaching for parents managing complex dynamics at home. Whether you're navigating behavior challenges, school refusal, test anxiety, or emotional outbursts, we’ll work together to strengthen connection, resilience, and a sense of calm.
My goal is to support both internal growth and external stability, helping you and your family thrive.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. What services do you offer?
I provide comprehensive outpatient psychiatric care for children, teens, and young adults. My services include:
Psychiatric evaluations
Medication management
Ongoing therapy
Parent and family support
Optional equine-assisted sessions
You can choose to work with me virtually or in-person (equine-assisted) depending on your needs.
2. What does a typical session look like?
Every session is individualized, but here’s a general idea:
Initial evaluation (60–75 minutes): We review your history, goals, and current concerns. This can take place via telehealth or in-person with the horse.
Follow-ups (30–50 minutes): These may include medication management, therapy, or a blend of both. Sessions are collaborative and tailored to meet your evolving needs.
In-person sessions may include time outside with the horse, depending on your goals and comfort level.
3. What is equine-assisted therapy?
Equine-assisted therapy incorporates horses into the therapeutic process. You don’t need any riding experience—most sessions are ground-based, focused on building connection, trust, and self-awareness.
Horses are sensitive, intuitive animals that respond to human emotions in real time. This makes them powerful partners in therapy for developing emotional regulation, confidence, and insight—especially for children and teens.
4. Can I do my medication management appointment with the horse?
Yes! Equine-assisted sessions can be used for therapy, med management check-ins, or a combination of both. These appointments are always conducted thoughtfully, balancing emotional support with medical care.
5. Is horse therapy right for my child or teen?
Equine-assisted sessions are especially helpful for kids and teens who are:
Emotionally sensitive or relationship-driven
Struggling with anxiety, depression, ADHD, or trauma
Feeling stuck or resistant in traditional therapy settings
Interested in animals, nature, or hands-on learning
We’ll discuss whether it’s a good fit during your initial evaluation.
6. What are your rates?
I do bill through many major insurances, including Optum, United, Oxford, Select Health Colorado, Carleon, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, Quest Behavioral Health, Aetna, and Cigna. If your insurance is not listed, I also offer out of pocket rates as below.
Initial evaluation: $250
Follow-up, telehealth (30 min): $175
Extended session or equine therapy (45–60 min or equine-based): $200
7. Do you offer telehealth?
Yes! I see clients virtually across Colorado through Headway, a platform that also helps with insurance billing if applicable. Telehealth sessions are available for evaluations, med management, and therapy.
8. What if I’m nervous around horses or have no experience?
That’s totally okay. You’ll never be asked to do anything that feels unsafe or uncomfortable. I’ll guide you through the process, and we’ll move at your pace. Many clients find that simply being near the horse is calming and therapeutic.
9. Where are you located?
Equine-assisted sessions take place in Parker, CO. The space is private, quiet, and intentionally designed to support emotional safety and connection with the horses.
Telehealth appointments are available for clients across Colorado.
10. Do I have to do horse therapy to work with you?
Not at all. Equine-assisted care is completely optional. I provide traditional psychiatric care as the foundation of my practice, and many clients see me exclusively for medication management, therapy, or psychiatric evaluations. If horse therapy is a fit or something you're curious about, we can explore that together, but it’s never required.
More About Me
I'm a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) with a deep-rooted passion for helping children, teens, young adults, and families feel understood, supported, and empowered in their mental health journey.
Before becoming a PMHNP, I spent years overseeing the inpatient psychiatric unit at Children’s Hospital Colorado. There, I managed complex, high-acuity cases and developed expertise in trauma-informed care, behavioral interventions, and crisis de-escalation. That experience shaped my ability to remain calm, curious, and connected—even in the most challenging moments.
During my advanced training, I served in a community mental health setting, where I worked closely with individuals navigating housing instability, severe mental illness, and systemic barriers to care. These experiences gave me a clearer understanding of the bigger picture—how care is delivered, where it falls short, and how to advocate for what patients truly need.
Today, I take an integrative, collaborative approach to psychiatric care—combining clinical expertise with curiosity, compassion, and creativity. I work closely with individuals and families to understand the why behind symptoms and to co-create treatment plans that reflect each person’s values, lifestyle, and goals. Whether that means therapy, medication, equine-assisted care, parenting support—or a thoughtful combination—I believe healing begins with connection and is built one step at a time.
Outside of work, I find balance through movement, time in nature, and caring for my two rescue dogs (who have big personalities and even bigger hearts). I love to read, cook from scratch, and volunteer with my husband each year at a children's home in Idaho—a place that continues to inspire and ground me.
Above all, I’m a person who believes in meeting people where they are, honoring their story, and helping them grow into their fullest, most authentic selves.
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