About

Our provider, Carrie Shahbahrami, MSN, APRN, ACCNS-AG, PMHNP-BC, is dually boarded in medical and psychiatric care allowing a comprehensive assessment of each client's needs. Carrie began her nursing career in 2000 focusing on the needs of patients within the acute hospital setting. Upon furthering her education at Johns Hopkins University and University of Cincinnati, Carrie chose to focus on client's needing specialized psychiatric care and treatment. Clinical interests include Asperger syndrome, developmental disabilities, and schizophrenia spectrum disorders. Carrie's passion is serving the underrepresented while reducing the stigma associated with mental health. 

Our prescriber, Pam Carter, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner. Pam began her career in 2014, working in acute mental health hospital settings. She completed her Registered Nursing Degree and worked as a board-certified Psychiatric Registered Nurse and Certified Addiction Registered Nurse at several hospitals across Colorado. Pam went on to receive a Master of Science in Nursing from Walden University to provide a higher level of collaborative care for her clients. Her specialized experiences and clinical interests include: Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, Anxiety, ADHD, PTSD, and Mood Disorders.  Pam is a Violet-verified inclusive health provider for BIPOC, LGBTQ, and TGNC patients. Pam is passionate about collaborating with clients to individualize care, focusing on person-centered and holistic treatment. She is a dedicated advocate for change and progress in mental health.

Our prescriber, Matthew Mann, APRN, PMHNP-BC, graduated from California State University, Chico, in 2012 with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and earned his Master of Science in Nursing from Frontier Nursing University in 2024. With over ten years of experience in mental health, he has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings, gaining expertise in education and leadership. Matthew takes a holistic, patient-centered approach to care, emphasizing evidence-based treatments to support overall well-being. His clinical interests include substance use disorders, anxiety, and depression, and he is dedicated to helping individuals achieve lasting recovery and improved mental health.

Our prescriber, Samantha Danks, MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC, provides comprehensive psychiatric care to individuals across the lifespan, from children and adolescents to adults and older adults. Her areas of focus include anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma-related disorders, bipolar disorder, and schizophrenia. Samantha is committed to delivering personalized, evidence-based treatment that empowers clients on their journey toward mental wellness. Samantha’s approach to care is holistic and person-centered. Rather than focusing solely on a diagnosis, she emphasizes symptom-based treatment, tailoring interventions to the unique needs, challenges, and goals of each individual. She strives to understand the whole person—mind, body, and environment—to provide compassionate and effective psychiatric care. Samantha earned her Master of Science in Nursing with a specialty in Psychiatric Mental Health from Western Governors University. She is licensed to practice as an advanced practice nurse through the state of Colorado.

Our provider, Mary Schafer, MSN, APRN, FNP, PMHNP, is a board-certified Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner and Family Nurse Practitioner. She obtained her certification as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner at Arizona State University in Tempe, AZ, and her certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner at Regis University in Denver CO. For many years, she has specialized in caring for individuals across the lifespan within a variety of settings, including inpatient, outpatient, long-term care facilities, crisis management, and 'tele' (virtual) psychiatry. She is experienced in treating mental health disorders, including depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, and bipolar disorder. Her approach to treatment and medication management is collaborative. She strives to ensure that your concerns are heard and addressed. Her goal for your treatment is to provide hope and confidence in your journey toward becoming the best version of yourself. Mary accepts patients aged 18 to 99.

Our provider, Vanessa Baker, MSN, PMHNP-BC, is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner who is passionate about helping people feel more in control of their thoughts, emotions, and daily lives. She earned her Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from Saint Louis University in 2018 and works with adults and young adults experiencing anxiety, depression, mood instability, focus difficulties, and stress-related challenges. She takes a whole-person approach to mental health—looking beyond symptoms to understand how biology, life experiences, and thought patterns intersect. Her goal is not only symptom relief, but helping patients gain insight, confidence, and practical tools they can use long after their visits. She values collaboration, transparency, and trust, and aims to meet each patient exactly where they are on their mental health journey. Vanessa is also fluent in Spanish.