Find a psychiatrist in Boulder, CO — covered by insurance

Select your state and insurance on Headway (https://headway.co/) to get started. From there, you can add preferences such as specialty, availability, gender, and therapy style. You'll see a list of psychiatrists who match your criteria, and you can review their profiles, confirm coverage details, and book directly.

Once you select a provider and enter your insurance details (https://headway.co/clients/understanding-health-insurance), Headway verifies your insurance and estimates your in-network session costs. Many patients pay as low as $0 per visit, but costs may vary based on your location and exact insurance coverage. You'll see your estimated price before you book.

Most insurance plans today include some coverage for mental health care (https://headway.co/clients/understanding-health-insurance), though coverage levels for psychiatry and medication management may differ from those for therapy or counseling. You can check your mental health coverage by entering your insurance plan details on Headway (https://headway.co/) to see if we can instantly verify, visiting your insurance company's website or app, reviewing your EOB (explanation of benefits) and looking for details on "behavioral health benefits," or calling your insurance company directly.

Yes, many psychiatrists on Headway offer virtual appointments. When you search for providers in Boulder, you can filter by visit type to find psychiatrists who offer virtual sessions. Most insurance plans cover virtual visits with a psychiatrist. When you add your insurance details (https://headway.co/clients/understanding-health-insurance), Headway can help determine if virtual care is covered by your specific plan.

Whether you need a referral depends on your insurance plan. Some plans allow you to self-refer to a psychiatrist, while others require a referral from a primary care physician. Check with your insurance company or review your plan details to confirm. On Headway, you can enter your insurance information to verify your coverage and book directly with an in-network psychiatrist.

Therapists and psychiatrists are two different types of mental health care providers. Therapists provide talk therapy for mental health concerns. Their titles may vary based on training and licenses, and can include marriage and family therapists, counselors, and social workers. Psychiatrists are medical doctors who can diagnose conditions, prescribe medication, and sometimes offer therapy. Other provider types who can prescribe medication include psychiatric nurse practitioners, MDs, and DOs. On Headway, you can find both therapists and psychiatrists to match your needs.