In recent times there has been a decrease in stigma of mental health. Which has been a great thing as more people than ever are prioritizing their mental health and improving their life. With the increase in people seeking help for mental health, there also is more options than ever for where to go to receive help.

Unfortunately, quantity does not mean quality, and this is something at Meah that we take very seriously. You are busy, so it is important that you are prioritized. In order to give you the best help we made sure to emphasize:

1. Care over seen by Psychiatrists, the leading experts in mental health treatment.

2. Multiple proven and cutting edge treatment options all available at our location.

3. Modern convenience with in-person and virtual options for appointments.

4. Easy scheduling and direct access to your Meah team.

Getting mental health help shouldn’t be stressful. We’ve made it easy to help get you to where you want to be, faster.

Yes! We accept most insurance plans. Check out our Insurance page for more information.

– Tricare          – Cigna          – Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield

– United Healthcare             – Optum

– Kaiser          – Aetna

Yes. For those who prefer to pay out of pocket, or if we don’t take your insurance we do accept patients that wish to pay out of pocket. We accept HSA funds, credit card payments, cash, or debit card payments. We offer straight forward and easy to understand pricing, please contact our office for more information.

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (M.D. or D.O.) who, after completing four years of college and four years of medical school, has completed four additional years of specialty training through a residency program in psychiatry. During residency, Psychiatrists are trained in both inpatient and outpatient psychiatry, including therapy. They are also exposed to a wide variety of hospitals and treatment settings to ensure they are competent and prepared to assess and treat a wide variety of patient populations. During their residency, Psychiatrists also spend time training in subspecialties of psychiatry such as child & adolescent, addiction, eating disorders, forensic, consult-liaison, Med-Psych (medically complex patients with psychiatric conditions), geriatric psychiatry and dementia care, and emergency psychiatry. As a part of training, psychiatric residents also must complete several months of training in neurology, internal medicine and emergency medicine to build a sound foundation of understanding in these specialties which often overlap with psychiatry or psychiatric presentations.

As physicians, psychiatrists are licensed to prescribe medications, and are extensively trained in psychopharmacology. During their outpatient training, psychiatrists also receive a significant amount of training in psychotherapy (“talk- therapy”, CBT, ACT, DBT, grief-work, psychodynamic, etc). Throughout residency, psychiatric residents are trained and supervised by board-certified psychiatrists who ensure that residents are competent in all areas of training.

At the end of their 4 year residency program, a psychiatrist must pass the Psychiatry Board Exam to become board certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Once board certified, they must participate in continuing medical education throughout their career to maintain that certification.

In brief, a psychiatrist is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of mental illnesses, including substance abuse/addiction and eating disorders. Psychiatrists are trained to assess the mental, emotional & physical aspects of psychological disturbance, which allows them to make an accurate diagnosis and comprehensive treatment plan. A psychiatrist has the authority to prescribe medications to patients, but a psychologist or therapist cannot.

Yes. As a part of our Modern approach to mental healthcare, we believe in modern convenience. That means we leave it up to you. We see patient’s in person or through online appointments, whichever is best for you.

Our online booking platform makes scheduling easy and simple!

Yes, we take pride in taking care of our countries veterans and their families. We take Tricare insurance and do see veterans, and their families.

Our Doctors have extensive training and experience with working with those who are serving, have served, and military families. We take pride in providing excellent care for the members and families of those who serve.

At Meah we have gone to great lengths to ensure privacy & confidentiality. We have made sure to incorporate:

• A private parking lot
• Private rooms with state of the art sound mitigation
• The option for a private entrance with access directly to your appointment room with no interactions necessary
• Our online software is encrypted and HIPPA compliant for online appointments and paperwork processing

The stigma against mental health conditions is improving. However, we understand that for a variety of reasons you still might want the option for enhanced privacy and confidentiality. We want to ensure that what is said stays between you and your provider. For more information on limits of confidentiality or to set up more enhanced privacy options, please call our office.

We see patients throughout the state of Colorado. For those that aren’t local, or for those that prefer Telehealth appointments, we have a state of the art virtual medicine system so you can be seen virtually from the privacy of your own home.

For those who prefer to come in person, we offer a centralized location in Colorado Springs.

Our building is 20 minutes or less from:

• Monument
• Falcon
• Fort Carson
• Woodland Park
• Fountain

We are also only 40 minutes from:

• Castle Rock/South Denver
• Pueblo

Yes! For those seeking faster resolution to their symptoms, we do offer accelerated TMS. This is a specific protocol that has multiple TMS sessions a day, for 5 straight days. The protocol called, SAINTS, has been proven to be incredibly effective and safe This accelerated protocol has been proven to have remission of depression symptoms at the end of the 5 day treatment, in 80 to 90% of people who completed the 5 day course. This does require 5 full days of treatment, with each day being 9 hours long. At Meah, we make this as enjoyable process as possible. We offer you:

• A private TMS treatment room. When you are in-between treatments, you will have a private room to relax in. This private room will have access to Wifi if you want to work, and a comfortable Lazy-boy chair with a large TV. We provide access to Netflix and streaming services to watch shows or movies!
• Free meals 3 times a day from local restaurants delivered to your private room. Snacks and beverages will be available to you throughout the full day.
• This service is unfortunately not covered by insurance. Please call our office to inquire about pricing – 719-895-6324

Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) is a non-invasive brain stimulation technique that uses magnetic fields to stimulate nerve cells in the brain. It is primarily used to treat depression, anxiety, and other mental health disorders, particularly in patients who have not found relief through traditional methods such as medication or psychotherapy.

Most patients start to see improvements after 2-4 weeks of consistent treatment, but the timeline can vary depending on the individual.

TMS is not painful for most patients. Some people report mild scalp discomfort during treatment, but this usually subsides as the session progresses.

Many insurance providers cover TMS therapy for conditions like treatment-resistant depression. We recommend checking with your provider for specific coverage information. Somatic Therapy Partners can also provide necessary documentation if needed.

TMS is generally well-tolerated, with the most common side effects being mild headaches or scalp discomfort. These typically go away soon after treatment.

Yes, many patients continue with their prescribed medications during TMS therapy, but it’s essential to discuss this with your doctor to ensure that TMS is integrated safely into your treatment plan.

Depending on your individual insurance plan, you may pay as little as $0 for an appointment. Please contact our office for more information on insurance copays and pricing.

Yes! For copays or cash-based services, we accept HSA, FSA cards for payment.

Once your initial evaluation appointment is booked (either online or by calling our office), you will receive our New Patient Paperwork via email. This paperwork can be easily filled out from your phone, laptop or tablet, just by clicking the link provided in the email. This paperwork collects information about your insurance plan as well as your medical and psychiatric history. Your Provider will review this paperwork prior to your appointment so that during your initial visit, you can spend less time talking about logistics and more talking about the things that matter to you. Once your New Patient paperwork is submitted online, you’re all set for your appointment!

TMS therapy has shown significant effectiveness, particularly for people with treatment-resistant depression. Clinical studies report improvement rates ranging between 50-70%, with many patients experiencing complete remission of symptoms.

No, TMS therapy has no recovery period. You can return to work or your regular daily activities immediately after a session.

Yes, we do!

To date, there have not been any studies indicating that TMS has a negative impact on cognitive functioning or could cause changes in our core personality structure. In fact, as TMS treats symptoms of depression and anxiety (which can both negatively affect cognition, learning and social behavior), individuals may notice an overall improvement in cognitive performance and their ability to be their best selves.

Meah Modern Psychiatry is owned and operated by board-certified psychiatrists, ensuring that all care is directed by medical doctors with specialized training in mental health. The founders, Dr. Joseph Kurtz and Dr. Alexandria Kurtz, both hold Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) degrees and have completed extensive residency training in psychiatry. Dr. Joseph Kurtz completed his residency at the Creighton University School of Medicine and is certified by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology. Dr. Alexandria Kurtz also completed her residency at Creighton University Health Sciences Campus-Phoenix and holds the same board certification. Their leadership ensures that Meah Modern Psychiatry provides expert, evidence-based mental health care.