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Psychiatry in Fort Collins, Colorado Denise Paulson, Nurse Practitioner

Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)

Ages Served: 15-75+

Appointments: In-office and Online

Manages Medications: Yes

Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans

Denise Paulson, Nurse Practitioner

Denise Paulson, PMHNP-BC

Specializes In:

Depression/feeling down
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Premarital counseling
Religion & spirituality
Self-esteem
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Denise Paulson is a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at LifeStance Health, offering medication management for adolescents, young adults, adults, and seniors across Colorado. She supports individuals and couples navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, and relational or life-stage challenges through evidence-based psychiatric care that integrates each patient’s unique goals, values, and story.

Denise works collaboratively with patients to optimize emotional and psychological well-being. Her approach is both compassionate and personalized—grounded in holistic, whole-person care.

Denise specializes in faith-based treatment, serving those who wish to integrate their spiritual beliefs into their mental health care. Drawing on her background in pastoral counseling, she offers a safe, respectful space for individuals and couples—including first responders and women navigating identity and midlife transitions—to explore both emotional healing and spiritual growth.

Outside the clinical setting, Denise enjoys time with her family, hiking in nature, and partnering in ministry with her husband. Her care is guided by values of restoration, grace, and authenticity, which shine through in every patient relationship.

Types of Care & Ages Served

Areas of Focus

Psychiatry/Medication Management

Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.

  • Depression/feeling down
  • General relationship issues
  • Marital stress or divorce
  • Premarital counseling
  • Religion & spirituality
  • Self-esteem
  • ADHD
  • Adoption & foster care
  • Aging
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment issues
  • Attention & focus
  • Bipolar Disorder
  • Body image
  • Bullying or harassment
  • Career & relationships (mid-life)
  • Career & work issues
  • Caregiving
  • Childhood behavioral issues
  • Chronic pain-related issues
  • Dementia & memory issues
  • Domestic violence & abuse
  • Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
  • Early adulthood: Starting college or career
  • Eating issues: binging
  • Emotional abuse
  • Empty nesters
  • End-of-life challenges
  • Family conflict
  • Fertility
  • First responder stress
  • Focus, concentration & memory
  • Gambling
  • Gender affirming evaluations
  • Gender identity
  • Grief & loss
  • Intellectual challenges: generally independent
  • Intense mood changes
  • Learning challenges
  • Menopause & perimenopause
  • Military & veteran
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
  • Other addictive behaviors
  • Other women's health concerns
  • Panic attacks
  • Parenthood
  • Parenting
  • Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
  • Personality disorders
  • PMS & PMDD
  • Pornography/sexual behaviors
  • Post-partum depression & anxiety
  • Pre-conception
  • Pregnancy
  • Pregnancy loss
  • Retirement
  • School avoidance
  • School behavioral issues
  • Self-injury or cutting
  • Sex & intimacy issues
  • Sexual trauma
  • Sleep issues or insomnia
  • Social skills & communication
  • Stress from ongoing health issues
  • Stress management
  • Trauma & PTSD
  • Unhealthy eating habits
  • Video game/internet

Languages

  • English

Education

  • Western Governors University

FAQs

Please call us at 970-387-6883 to schedule an appointment with Denise Paulson.

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Im one of the lucky ones (and you are too) to have came across Lifestance Health, and feel like I won the lottery when it came to meeting. Denise Paulson, All I can say is that if you feel like you can't, you can. And I feel like I was welcome and represented very well and heard. I am for the first time in my life hopeful that my future is on the right track now and will be bright. Thank you!
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Ashley H.

Ashley H.

Sep 25, 2025
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Denise is a wonderful lady, I really like her and feel comfortable when I’m talking with her. Some times I lose focus and she helps me get back on track. I’m glad that God brought her into my life to be able to share what’s going on in my life.
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Neil C.

Neil C.

Mar 20, 2026
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Denise Paulson is amazing. She listens to my concerns and takes her position very seriously but does it with great empathy and compassion for her clients. She is the best at what she does. She’s truly changed my life.
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Jourdan D.

Jourdan D.

Dec 16, 2025
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Wonderful office and super appointment. I felt Denise listened to me and wanted to offer me options that are realistic. I'm very impressed with this office and so glad I connected with Dinese. Very thankful.
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Jan B.

Jan B.

Oct 09, 2025
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Dr. Paulson was excellent. Very professional, yet I could tell she tries to make a connection with her clients. I'm excited to continue my treatment with her.
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Tony R.

Tony R.

Nov 28, 2025
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Am so happy to meet Denise Paulson and for all her support and care. My husband has found someone who understands and is helping us find answers!!
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