Horizon Psychiatry
All you need to know is your next best step...
Welcome.
I’m glad you’re here.
Jessica "Jess" Marcy
MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC
(Translation: Master of Science in Nursing, Advanced Practice Registered Nurse, Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner - Board Certified)
My name is Jess Marcy and I believe
compassion + perspective = peace.
How I Can Help You
When you're struggling,
it can feel overwhelming to reach out for help.
Fear of change, scrutiny by others, or the unknown future can be paralyzing. Anxiety can lead to constant restlessness, being wound up tight, and irritable outbursts at the smallest things. Depression can make you feel heavy, like you’re moving in slow motion amidst a sea of sadness and hopelessness. Grief can come in unexpected waves, knocking you down. Caregiver overwhelm can be both deeply exhausting and excruciatingly painful as you have the front row seat of watching a loved one fade away.
It takes incredible courage to ask for support when we are already barely hanging on.
I recognize that bravery in every client I work with because I have been there.
I am a deep listener who creates the time and safe space for my clients to share their challenges without being rushed or judged. My work in home hospice, as well as my own history of personal struggles, most strongly inform my compassionate approach. Painful losses, beginning when I was young, have helped me develop a clear understanding that every minute of this life counts. Your time, energy, and resources are limited, so I offer a one-stop solution of integrated psychiatric care that includes:
therapy
lifestyle coaching
non-medication interventions
medication (when needed)
and more...
I work with individual adults via telehealth who are experiencing anxiety, depression, grief, or caregiver overwhelm or burnout. You can read more details about my services below. I also lead weekly online group sessions in my caregiver support program, which you can learn about here.
“You are the sky. Everything else -
it’s just the weather.”
- Pema Chodron
About My Services
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THERAPY
A common phrase I use with clients is that what we work on is ‘simple, not easy.’ Many efforts we can make to bring ourselves more peace are not difficult to understand, but consistently using new skills, or developing healthier habits, can be. Being meaningfully accountable to another person who understands what you’re going through often helps.
I provide therapy using a variety of techniques, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical-behavioral therapy (DBT), solution-focused therapy, and grief-informed therapy, among others. What this means for you is that I have a wide range of tools to use in our work together. But, all the types of counseling that I’m trained in aren't as important as the actual connection you and I develop.
If you don't feel safe and heard, the list of my certifications is meaningless.
I will happily refer you to other appropriate licensed professionals when I feel I'm not the best person to meet your therapy needs. Or, you may already have a therapist you are working well with - that is fine! I welcome the opportunity to collaborate with whoever else you are working with, so together we can achieve the best outcome for you.
“When you can’t change the direction of the wind - adjust your sails.”
- H. Jackson Brown, Jr.
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LIFESTYLE COACHING
I provide education on brain health and give you feedback about lifestyle modifications that will have the most impact on improving your life. For example:
Be aware that working with me includes accountability. I'll be tough on you, at times, especially in addressing aspects of substance use and misuse. Be prepared to discuss these topics as they are some of the most critical factors to consider for good mental health.
“Our life is frittered away by detail.
Simplify, simplify.”
- Henry David Thoreau
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NON-MEDICATION
I keep up on current studies so that I can offer my clients choices that go beyond therapy, lifestyle changes, and medication. Research continues to demonstrate that there are many non-medication interventions that can improve our brain health. I enjoy educating my clients about these evidence-supported options, like light box therapy, nutraceuticals (supplements), a meditation or daily gratitude practice, and more.
“Hope is being able to see that there is light despite all of the darkness.”
- Desmond Tutu
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MEDICATION
I am a thoughtful prescriber. What this means is that medications are an option, but not the only option. I don’t believe we need to prescribe a medication for every diagnosis or for every symptom, but medications do work very well for some people. They are also the standard of treatment for certain conditions. I always follow standard psychiatric care in my prescribing practices, but I also include a holistic approach that brings in much more.
I have a prescribing mentor, per Colorado requirements, so this means my clients who are on medication have not only my experience to draw on, but also her many years in the psychiatry field. She does not attend sessions directly, but we do consult together on an as-needed basis. If you have any questions on her potential role in your care, please ask.
If you'd like to explore working with me,
the next step is a free 30 minute consultation.
Caregiver Support Program
A 3-step program to prevent & overcome burnout
for those loving and caring for the chronically and terminally ill.
“There are only 4 types of people in the world:
Are you caring for a loved one with a chronic or terminal illness at home while trying to balance your own health and other family responsibilities?
Do you feel exhausted, irritable, guilty, resentful, or like things are spinning out of control?
Are you shocked & ashamed at the unkind thoughts you think about your loved one, but dare not say aloud?
Do you find yourself drinking more alcohol or using more unhealthy substances than before you became a caregiver?
Is it hard to remember anything good about your loved one?
You are not alone.
I spent many years as both a professional caregiver and an unpaid one, functioning in survival mode, depleting my reserves over and over. Taking care of another person’s needs is exhausting in every way: physically, emotionally, and mentally. After an accumulation of too many low days over weeks, months, and years, I finally recognized that I was giving too much to others, and not enough to myself. I was burnt out. It was difficult for me to seek out support because I had internalized that putting my needs first was ‘selfish.’ I had to learn that my ability to best care for others was directly correlated to the care I first showed myself. To care well for another, we must first begin to care well for ourselves.
In this 3-step caregiver support program, I help you learn to do just that.
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This class is for:
those who live day-to-day in crisis mode
& fear becoming burnt out
This class offers:
education about signs of burnout & ways to avoid them
immediate, practical skills to manage distressing emotions
an opportunity to build community with other caregivers
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“When someone says to us,
‘Darling, I care about your suffering,’
a deep healing begins.”
- Tara Brach
Step 2: Enroll in "Caregivers Overcoming Burnout" Course
Sundays, 2 pm to 3 pm
4-week course + 4 support group sessions
$200
Click here if you have insurance &
I can check your out-of-network benefits that may help cover this cost.
* The opportunity to enroll in this course is provided during Step 1. *
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This course is for:
those who have already completed Step 1 and identified burnout in themselves
those who want to learn daily self-care skills to help move out of crisis mode
This course offers:
(4) weekly classes that teach practical, self-care skills
the opportunity to reclaim a sense of control
& build community with other caregivers
* Participants also receive (4) support group vouchers for Step 3 to be used as needed (value $200)
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These (4) weekly classes are structured sessions led by Jess. Attendance to each class is required as the content of each week builds on the week prior. At the end of the month, you will have:
These skills will help you rebuild your resiliency by teaching you how best to care for yourself during times of overwhelm. Attendees are also issued (4) vouchers for Step 3, the ongoing caregiver support group, to be used as needed for reinforcement and support using these new skills.
Step 3: Attend Caregiver Support Groups As Needed
Held every Saturday, 2 pm to 3 pm
$50 / session or
$160 / 4 session package
* Step 2 participants are issued (4) complimentary vouchers for Step 3 *
This group is for:
those who have completed the previous Steps
those who want continued reinforcement of self-care skills
& continued connection with other caregivers
This group offers:
a "drop-in as you need it" approach for support
ongoing education, guidance, & accountability
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To begin the caregiver support program,
I will reach out after receiving your registration to confirm your spot and answer any questions you may have.
Click here if you want to contact me for any other reason.
Fee Schedule & Hours
Horizon Psychiatry is a direct pay practice. This means that I do not take insurance or Medicare / Medicaid and am an out-of-network provider. Please reach out so we can discuss your situation and we will work together to create the right treatment package for you.
If you want to see me for services, we will find a way to make it work within your means.
For those with private insurance, I can help verify whether you have any out-of-network (OON) benefits through Reimbursify.
Click here to complete their form and I will follow-up with you regarding the results.
Typically, they provide this information within minutes.
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Consultation
30 minutes
Free
This is a chance for us to discuss your needs, for you to understand better what I offer, and for us both to decide if we would work well together. You can self-schedule a consultation here. If the available times do not work for you, please let me know your best days and times by sending me a message or leaving a voicemail at 970-212-7040.
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Psychiatric Intake Evaluation / Integrative Treatment Planning
90 minutes - 2 hours
$275 - $350
Comprehensive assessment and holistic treatment planning. Review of past records and initiating consultation with your other providers (at your discretion). I may also order labs or other testing.
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Follow-Up Appointments
15 minutes - 1 hour+
$60 - $200+
I offer a range of follow-up appointment lengths to accommodate a variety of client situations and budgets:
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Since I work as a solo practitioner, any questions or concerns you have between sessions will always come directly to me. I strive to remain reasonably available during my working days / hours to answer non-urgent questions. I cannot guarantee any availability on my non-work days and I am not a crisis provider.
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Hours
10 am – 6 pm
Thursday - Sunday
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I am not available for after-hours urgent, crisis, or emergency support.
Clients should go to the ER or call 911 for all crisis / emergency needs.
For non-life threatening situations, the following mental health resources are available 24/7:
Suicide & Crisis Lifeline - Call or text 988. Free and confidential.
Crisis Text Line - Text "HOME" to 741741. Free and confidential.
Get in Touch
Private Business Line: 970-212-7040
You may call this number at any time to leave a non-urgent / non-crisis message.
If you are in need of urgent or crisis care, call 911 or go to the ER.
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If you’re interested in working with me,
please self-schedule a free 30 minute consultation here.
If the available consult times do not work with your schedule, or if you have other questions,
click here to send me a message.
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I typically return messages during my business hours (sometimes sooner):
Hours
10 am – 6 pm
Thursday - Sunday
I look forward to connecting with you!
Please note: I do not accept visits, solicitations, calls, or other types of outreach from pharmaceutical reps.
Horizon Psychiatry, Fort Collins, CO
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