Online Psychiatrist in Durango, CO
Care provided by Samuel Omolade, PMHNP-BC, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner licensed in Colorado and New Mexico.
Southwest Colorado is separated from the Front Range by mountain passes, and Durango is more than five hours from Denver by car. Local psychiatric prescribers are few and frequently booked. Samz Mental Health sees adults in Durango and the Four Corners by secure video, usually the same day or the next, for evaluation, diagnosis and medication management. No referral is needed.
Usually same day or next day
Secure video, from Colorado or New Mexico
$120 first visit, $90 follow-ups
Aetna, Cigna, UHC, Optum, Carelon
Who We See in Durango
Durango’s economy runs on tourism, outdoor recreation, healthcare and Fort Lewis College. Many of our patients are river and ski guides, resort and restaurant staff, and others whose work swings with the seasons. Busy summers and winters, quieter shoulder seasons and high housing costs bring their own stress. Short video follow-ups fit around shifts and don’t require a drive over a pass.
We also see Fort Lewis College students, healthcare and school staff, and families in Bayfield, Ignacio and across the Four Corners. Because we’re licensed in New Mexico too, people who live in Durango and work in Farmington, or the reverse, can be seen from either side of the line. Long winters at altitude make seasonal mood changes and sleep problems common reasons to book.
What We Treat
Visits cover psychiatric evaluation, diagnosis and medication management for adults. Common reasons people book:
- Anxiety and panic attacks
- Depression, including postpartum depression
- PTSD and trauma and OCD
- Bipolar disorder and insomnia
- Medication management and prescriber transfers
- ESA letter evaluations in Colorado
Crisis and Mental Health Help in La Plata County
Colorado’s statewide crisis line is 988: call or text any time to reach a trained counselor, who can also connect you with mobile crisis teams and walk-in crisis centers. Axis Health System provides community mental health services in Southwest Colorado. If someone is in immediate danger, call 911. Telepsychiatry is for ongoing care and isn’t a substitute for emergency services.
Durango Neighborhoods and Nearby Communities
We see patients across Durango, from Downtown and the North Main corridor to Three Springs, Animas View, Crestview and the neighborhoods near Fort Lewis College, and throughout the region in Bayfield, Ignacio, Hesperus, Silverton, Cortez, Mancos and Pagosa Springs. Any location in Colorado or New Mexico works, as long as you’re in one of those states when the visit starts.
Cost and Insurance
Self-pay is $120 for the first visit and $90 for follow-ups, and HSA and FSA cards are accepted. We’re in-network with Aetna, Cigna, UnitedHealthcare, Optum and Carelon Behavioral Health, so insured patients usually pay their specialist copay. We don’t accept Medicaid, Medicare or TRICARE. See insurance and pricing details.
How a First Visit Works
- Book a time in the online portal, often for the same day. No referral is needed.
- Fill out a short intake form about your symptoms, history and medications.
- Meet by secure video from a private spot in Colorado or New Mexico.
- If medication fits your plan, it’s sent to your local pharmacy. Follow-ups take 15 to 30 minutes.
Durango Patient Questions
I work in Farmington, New Mexico. Can I have a visit from there?
Yes. We’re licensed in both Colorado and New Mexico, so a visit can take place from either state. Visits from Utah or Arizona aren’t possible.
Can Fort Lewis College students book?
Yes, adult students can book with an in-network plan or self-pay, as long as they’re in Colorado or another licensed state during the visit.
Do you see patients in Bayfield, Ignacio, Cortez and Pagosa Springs?
Yes. Visits work anywhere in Colorado with a stable internet or cell connection.
Can visits work around seasonal guiding or resort work?
Yes. Follow-ups are 15- to 30-minute video visits that can be booked early, late or on days off.
Who do I call in a mental health crisis in La Plata County?
Call or text 988 any time to reach Colorado’s crisis line, which can connect you with mobile crisis teams and walk-in centers. In an emergency, call 911.
Book a Video Visit from Durango
Same-day appointments are often available. No referral needed.