About Psychiatric Solutions

Carrie Sclar Stevens PA-C, MA

I am so excited and passionate about being able to do this amazing work with patients. I feel equally blessed to have such great and talented partners to work with. We have truly created synergy with our space and vision.

I have discovered that the addition of Ketamine assisted therapy, meditation, movement classes and support groups is an amazing addition to my traditional psychiatry and therapy practice. As a native of Colorado it felt natural to begin my higher education at the University of Colorado Boulder. I went on to attend the University of Texas Medical School in Galveston Texas and finished my training there 30 years ago.

I have seen and experienced so much in the past 30 years of psychiatric medicine. When I was training, Prozac had just been approved for the treatment of depression, and AIDS was killing so many, I felt the call to try and improve patient’s mental health and outlook on life.

I used all modalities I could, I obtained a Master’s degree from Regis University in counseling to improve my skills and understanding of psychotherapy and stayed abreast of the advancing science in psychiatry through ongoing psychopharmacology courses and medical education. I have always believed in treating the whole person, using a combination of medication, therapy, and lifestyle changes to obtain wellness.

The goal of any mental health treatment is remission of symptoms, symptoms need to be relieved so that functioning normally is restored. Not just being alive but truly living, including the full range of emotion and experiences.

I found myself prescribing a first medication, then a second, a third, and in some cases a fourth or fifth to just keep my patients in remission of symptoms (the average number of medications a bipolar patient takes is an astonishing 5.2). While I was dedicated to keeping my patients well, this began to feel discouraging to my patients and to me. So much trial and error, trying to encourage patients, more prescriptions, less time. There had to be something better.

Fortunately, many in the field were having the same experience and through tireless work and research there have been many breakthrough treatments in psychiatry, and more effective ways of gaining remission. For the first time treatments that help neurons grow and heal. When combined with therapy patterns of thinking and behavior can literally be rewired. Old mal-adaptive programs can be re-written and real change created.

I am so proud to be able to open up my own treatment center to offer these new and novel treatment approaches. I am excited for the future of Mental Health treatment and embracing better more meaningful approaches.

I look forward to sharing in this endeavor with all who walk through our doors!

Veronica Bradsby, Personal Trainer

QUALIFICATIONS

• ACE Certified Personal Trainer

SPECIALTIES

• Sports Conditioning such as running, biking and skiing 
• Flexibility and toning
• Sports plans for special events such as running races, multi-day events, bike tours, triathlons and obstacle courses
• Kettlebells
• Barbell basics
• General strength training for overall health

WHY HER APPROACH IS EFFECTIVE

• Ensures the goals of the client is Specific, Measureable, Achievable, Realistic and Timely (SMART)
• Designs programming that meets the goals of the client.
• Supports clients through the process

FAVORITE EXERCISES

• Any modification of push-ups 
• Squats (Back,Front, Goblet)
• Kettlebell Swings

Shaye Thompson, Healing Touch Therapist

Psychiatric Solutions is excited to welcome the newest addition to our team, Shaye Thompson.

Shaye brings over twenty years of experience in healing touch therapy and has worked with

patients in both clinical and spa settings. Her healing touch therapy promotes deep relaxation, an

overall sense of calm and improved wellness.

Scents of lavender and eucalyptus bring a soothing and refreshing aroma to create a sense of calm.

Hot oil, stones and towels are used throughout the experience wrapping you in warmth and bliss.

Hope kneads its way from root (feet) to crown (head), awakening each chakra. Rhythmic effleurage

enhances the journey state, helping to escape your mind and immerse deep into nirvana.

Psychiatric Solutions offers a serene spa-like atmosphere, allowing you to be fully present in the

moment and to experience the benefits of touch therapy in a safe setting. This healing touch

therapy will now be offered in group and individual sessions with or without the use of ketamine.