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Meet Our Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioners in Colorado

An Educated, Experienced, and Compassionate Team

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Experienced Mental Health Care Professionals 

At Larson Mental Health, we’ve assembled a talented team of psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners in Colorado (PMHNPs) who are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat those with mental health conditions. By working closely with patients to prevent, identify, and manage symptoms of various mental health conditions, our team can help improve your quality of life and your long-term mental wellness. And with offices across the state, we have many highly trained and qualified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioners in Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins, and Highlands Ranch to support your mental health goals. 

Our PMHNPs are experts in psychopharmacology, which means we possess an in-depth knowledge of all psychiatric medications, how each one affects brain chemistry, and how to effectively prescribe them for optimal outcomes. If you’re looking for ways to mitigate your symptoms and improve your mental health, our talented team can help. 

Brienna Johnson, PMHNP-BC

Brienna Johnson, PMHNP-BC, psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner in Colorado

(Preferred pronouns: She/her/hers) 

*Brienna sees patients 8 and up and is available at our Boulder clinic.

Brienna has been working in healthcare since 2016, first providing behavioral therapy for individuals with learning disabilities and then as a Patient Care Technician in a hospital that specializes in traumatic brain Injuries. These experiences further ignited her passion for understanding the interplay between body and mind and so she returned to school to pursue her nursing degree. Since receiving her nursing degree from the University of Texas in 2020, she has worked in a variety of healthcare contexts including emergency care, substance use treatment centers, inpatient psychiatric units, and counseling services. Brienna has experience treating many mental health concerns including but not limited to ADHD, PTSD, trauma, grief, depression, anxiety, life transitions, disordered eating, school issues, self-esteem issues, and self-harm. 

Brienna does not believe in a “one-size-fits-all” framework to care and instead applies an individualized approach, which understands the uniqueness and differences between each body and mind. She prefers consistent collaboration with the patient, at the beginning of care planning and throughout the process, to make sure the goals and treatment plan align. Her aim is to instill hope and empowerment and be a leader on a path to healing. 

Brienna is new to Colorado and looks forward to snow activities, hiking, and reading on her balcony. 

Education 

  • University of Texas, School of Nursing – Master of Science, 2022 
  • California State University – Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2017 

Licensure 

  • Colorado 
  • Wyoming