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Parent & Family Wellness CenterGroup practice

Group practice
Colorado

10 providers

Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health- Anxiety - Couples counseling- Depression-Parenting- Loss, grief, and bereavement-
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Practice Information

The PWCB believes that all women and families deserve to be healthy and thrive. Sometimes, the adjustment to parenthood brings emotional challenges that can interfere with the health and wellness of the whole family. The PWCB is committed to working together with clients and patients so that health is attainable.

When you work with a therapist at the PWCB, you can trust that your care will be a top priority. Our therapists work beyond the boundaries of your 50 minute session- they will consult with other providers on your behalf, be available by phone and email between sessions, and consider your wellness from a biopsychosocial perspective. Our therapists are committed to ongoing professional development and, through working as a part of a team, are committed to evidence-based and best-practice treatment and care.

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FAQS

What services does your practice offer?

The PWCB is a comprehensive care clinic focusing on the mental health of mothers and their families. Our team of providers, all trained in perinatal mood and anxiety disorders, consist of practitioners in mental health, reproductive psychiatry, acupuncture, lactation, naturopathic medicine, and infant and child sleep support. The PWCB team is committed to helping families set up systems to help them thrive. Our providers offer collaborative care whenever possible.

PWCB psychotherapists offer support for individuals and couples as well as support in parenting and attachment.

What are your practice's specialties?

The PWCB has a unique specialty in Perinatal Mood and Anxiety Disorders (PMADS) like postpartum depression and anxiety, but these are not the only challenges that support and treat. The PWCB is focused on promoting the mental health of all women, men, children, and families through reproduction and the transition to parenthood and beyond. Areas of support include but are not limited to fertility/infertility support, pregnancy support, postpartum support, miscarriage and neonatal loss support, early parenting support, general maternal and paternal mental health support, adoption and third party reproduction, couples support, and trauma and grief support.

Why should I choose your practice?

The PWCB believes in the value of comprehensive and collaborative care whenever possible and believes in the model of biopsychosocial health. Women and families do best when there is attention given to their biology (physical wellness), psychology (beliefs and thoughts), and social systems (connections and community.) Together, our team of mental health and multi disciplinary providers will help educate you with everything you need to help you move towards health and wellness. All of our providers are speciality trained to understand the unique challenges of perinatal and postpartum health.

Our team of psychotherapists are committed to providing you with exceptional support. Our intake coordinator will work with you to get you connected with a therapist that meets your specific emotional and financial needs.

How does payment work at your practice?

The PWCB provides a range of payment options for clients and patients to insure excellent care regardless of financial need. For clients/patients choosing to pay out of pocket, psychotherapy fees range fro $250-40. Our low fee therapy is provided by our graduate and postgraduate clinicians under the direct and thorough supervision of our clinical director and supervising therapists. In addition, the PWCB accepts medicaid insured clients/patients. For clients/patients paying out of pocket for service, the PWCB provides direct submission to insurance for reimbursement and contribution towards deductibles.


Providers

Charmaine   Volkman
Charmaine Volkman

Intake Coordinator

Emily  Horowitz, LPC
Emily Horowitz, LPC

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC

Clinical Director

Johanna  Black, LCSW
Johanna Black, LCSW

Licensed Clinical Social Worker, LCSW

Senior Supervising Therapist

Marley  Miller, MA
Marley Miller, MA

Master of Arts, MA

Staff Therapist

Jessica  Schaffer, MA
Jessica Schaffer, MA

Master of Arts, MA

Infant and Child Sleep Specialist

Tamra   Giffin
Tamra Giffin

Registered Nurse, RN

RN, CD, CMT, LC

Cameron   Elmendorf, L.AC
Cameron Elmendorf, L.AC

Acupuncture and Chinese Medicine

Diane   Michel, IBCLC
Diane Michel, IBCLC

Lactation Consultant

Meghan   Van Vleet, ND
Meghan Van Vleet, ND

Naturopathic Doctor

Nicki   Baumbach, LSW, MPH
Nicki Baumbach, LSW, MPH

Licensed Social Worker, LSW

Head of Practice's Licensure

Colorado: LPC.13141

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Pregnancy, perinatal, postpartum mental health - Addressing issues specific to women and families during the pregnancy and postpartum period, including postpartum depression and anxiety

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

Parenting - Helping parents develop and implement strategies to address challenges that arise throughout childrearing; managing stress and increasing support

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Children (<12)
  • Couples
  • Families
  • Parents
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours

Online classes and support groups, including a free workshop on perinatal mood and anxiety disorders on the 4th Wednesday of each month. Check out our events page.


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Carelon
  • Cigna
  • Colorado Access
  • Evernorth
  • Health First Colorado
  • Medicaid
  • Meritain Health
  • Rocky Mountain Health Plans
  • University of Colorado Boulder Student Health Insurance (Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield)

Parent & Family Wellness Center is accepting clients using listed insurances, paying listed fees, or using health insurance out-of-network benefits other than:

  • Tricare


Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$240 (50min)
  • Sliding scale:$85 - $240

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • As needed
Therapist's note

The PWCB has the capacity to see private pay clients at full fee or low-fee. We are paneled with Medicaid.


Client testimonials

"The intake coordinator I spoke with was very friendly and knowledgeable, helped get all of my questions answered, and guided me toward an initial plan."
- Zencare client December 2021
"They were quick to return my message and helped provide contact information for other practices that would be able to better fit my needs."
- Zencare client March 2023
"They got in touch with me fairly quickly, I got an appointment within a few days, and I really like my therapist."
- Zencare client November 2023