Business Details
44 Years
experience
Denver Psychiatrist Since 1982
As a psychiatrist serving the Denver area since 1982, I have dedicated my career to providing comprehensive mental health care through a combination of psychotherapy and medication management. My practice addresses a wide range of conditions including anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, developmental disabilities, and relationship issues, with a focus on reducing unnecessary medication use. I bring extensive experience from roles as an inpatient medical director, department chairman, and educator, while maintaining a patient-centered approach that integrates coaching and personalized treatment plans.My expertise extends to geriatric psychiatry, cognitive disorders, and managing weight gain associated with psychotropic medications. I prioritize evidence-based practices, including genetic testing for medication efficacy in alcohol dependency treatment, while emphasizing collaboration with patients to address their unique needs.
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Alcohol Dependency
Bipolar Disorder
Cognitive Disorders
Depression Management
Developmental Disabilities
Psychosis Treatment
Relationship Counseling
Sexual Concerns
Weight Management
Details
- Year established: 1982
Highlights and features
- We offer 40+ years of psychiatric experience since 1982
- Our practice specializes in complex mental health conditions
- We prioritize personalized treatment over unnecessary medications
- Our approach integrates genetic testing for medication efficacy
- We provide second opinion consultations and independent evaluations
Services
Anxiety Treatment
Specialized care for anxiety disorders including panic attacks, generalized anxiety, and PTSD. Utilizes medication management combined with behavioral techniques like self-hypnosis and cognitive therapy. Addresses both immediate symptoms and long-term coping strategies.
Bipolar Disorder
Comprehensive treatment for manic-depressive illness using mood stabilizers, second-generation antipsychotics, and psychotherapy. Focuses on episode prevention and managing medication side effects while addressing co-occurring conditions.
Depression Management
Treatment for recurrent depressive disorders through selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors, augmentation strategies, and cognitive behavioral therapy. Addresses both acute episodes and chronic depression with personalized medication protocols.
Alcohol Dependency
Evidence-based treatment combining anti-craving medications with genetic testing to predict efficacy. Offers personalized pharmacological approaches for alcohol use disorders alongside behavioral interventions.
Weight Management
Specialized program addressing weight gain from psychotropic medications. Focuses on alternative pharmaceutical options that minimize metabolic disturbances while maintaining effective mental health treatment.
People
Bob Cowan
Psychiatrist
Board-certified psychiatrist with 40+ years of experience in Denver. Specializes in anxiety disorders, bipolar disorder, and medication management. Former medical director and department chairman with expertise in geriatric psychiatry and developmental disabilities.
Questions
What mental health services do you offer?
We provide psychiatric evaluation, medication management, psychotherapy, and specialized treatment for anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, developmental disabilities, and alcohol dependency.
Do you accept insurance?
We accept First Health insurance and provide receipts for out-of-network benefits. We do not participate with Medicare or Medicaid.
How do you approach medication management?
We prioritize minimizing unnecessary medications while using evidence-based pharmaceutical treatments tailored to individual needs and genetic profiles.
What makes your practice unique?
Our approach combines 40+ years of clinical experience with personalized treatment plans integrating psychotherapy, medication management, and genetic testing.
Do you offer second opinion consultations?
Yes, we provide independent medical evaluations and second opinion consultations for complex mental health cases.
