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I am a trauma-informed psychiatric nurse practitioner with training from Columbia University and Frontier Nursing University. My background includes psychiatric nursing across all levels of care, as well as six years in community health serving underserved and marginalized populations. I work with children, adolescents, and adults, and have extensive experience treating mood and anxiety disorders, trauma-related conditions, and eating disorders, along with psychotic disorders, substance use concerns, and personality-related challenges. My training allows me to integrate medical knowledge, functional and nutritional psychiatry, community services, and psychotherapy to provide comprehensive, personalized care.

Andrea Uliano brings over 20 years of clinical healthcare experience, beginning her career as a clinical social worker before transitioning to a registered nurse and ultimately becoming a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner. With a strong foundation in both mental health and medicine, Andrea’s practice is rooted in a holistic philosophy that prioritizes balance, connection, and individualized care.

Throughout her career, Andrea has remained committed to treating the whole person, not just the symptoms. She avoids quick fixes and extreme regimens, instead focusing on thoughtful, goal-oriented solutions that honor the deep connection between the mind and body. Her approach emphasizes collaboration, problem-solving, and long-term wellness rather than temporary results.

Originally from Long Island, New York, Andrea has called the mountains of Vail and Summit County home for the past 16 years. Living in a small mountain community has given her a unique understanding of the challenges faced by locals, allowing her to connect deeply with her patients. She has a particular passion for working with individuals navigating substance and alcohol use, anxiety, depression, ADHD, eating disorders, and women’s health concerns.

As your Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, I want you to know that I am here for you every step of the way. You can trust that I am fully committed to your well-being and dedicated to providing you with the highest quality of care.

Something positive, warm, and uplifting about me as your PMHNP is that I genuinely believe in your strength and resilience. I see your potential for growth and healing, even during the toughest of times. Together, we'll navigate through the challenges.

Please visit my website to learn more about me: www.astateofmindtherapy.com

Hello! For the past 12 years I have worked as a trauma therapist in a safety net hospital with individuals who have life threatening psychiatric conditions. As I embark on a new journey opening my own practice, I hope to use this experience to help you live the life you want to be living. I utilize evidenced based therapies to treat anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and the stress of being a person in 2024.

I’m a psychiatric nurse practitioner who works from the belief that people are not broken—and that many of the struggles we call “mental illness” make sense when we look at trauma, context, and lived experience. I’m especially attuned to the ways mental health systems, stigma, and labels can unintentionally cause harm, and I aim to practice in a way that feels respectful, collaborative, and deeply human.

My approach is unconventional and trauma-informed, influenced by perspectives like those of Gabor Maté, which emphasize compassion, curiosity, and understanding symptoms as meaningful responses rather than defects. I do not believe in rushing to pathologize the human experience. As Joni Mitchell once reflected about depression, sometimes what we’re feeling is not an illness to be fixed, but a signal—an honest response to pain, loss, or a world that has not been kind.

Are you feeling overwhelmed, irritable, or burnt out? Navigating the pressures of life can strain your relationships and diminish your self-worth. I specialize in helping talented and gifted high performers cultivate self compassion, stop worrying, and establish healthy boundaries. Together, we'll explore your feelings, thought and behavior patterns, empower your voice, and create sustainable habits. Through this collaborative journey, we’ll set attainable goals that foster emotional balance and resilience, guiding you toward the fulfilling life you deserve. You're not alone - let's uncover your path to holistic well-being.

In life, we often face challenges. Sometimes we can handle them. Other times we can feel overwhelmed and unprepared. Knoel Hendrick has an appreciation for the resiliency that each one of us have within ourselves. She believes that we have the strength and sometimes even the tools we need within ourselves to move beyond the pain and hurt. She feels passionate about helping develop tools and skills within her clients that help them feel empowered and encouraged to take their next steps. Knoel feels like no one should go through difficult times alone. She enjoys walking along side her clients during the difficult times. She also loves creating personal development plans with her clients to help them to accomplish their dreams. Knoel always starts where the client is. She is dedicated to her clients’ personal and professional growth and loves seeing her clients reach their fullest potential. She uses her strong skill of empathy, listening and the ability to understand where her clients are coming from to connect with her clients.

Knoel Hendrick works to help clients seeking support for a number of reasons including:

Individual: depression, anxiety, sleep, stress reduction, grief, self- care, self- esteem, boundaries, spiritual or religious issues, trauma, PTSD, women’s issues, bipolar, schizophrenia, and major depression

Adolescent: self-worth, anxiety, depression, and bullying issues (Including cyber- bullying)

Relationship & Couples: pre-marital counseling, couples counseling, and communication skills, boundaries, co-dependency, conflict resolution, and financial issues

Growth Oriented: career counseling, spiritual growth, and personal development

Knoel’s main approach to therapy is Christian counseling. She feels God has truly called us to thrive, but life happens. She can help you to thrive again. Call or email her for a time to begin getting better. Knoel is unique in that she will see folks in person, virtual, early morning and a few evening sessions. This is much more convenient than trying to get off of work to try to get to an appointment. Have you been struggling but just haven’t made the time to work through the pain you are feeling? Contact Knoel and get started today. The sooner you start, the sooner you will start feeling better.

Knoel Hendrick earned her undergraduate degree in social work from Auburn University and her Master’s from Southern University at New Orleans. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 30 years of experience in the field. She has a diverse background of experience within the field of social work. She has worked in a pediatric office in behavioral health, juvenile detention and foster care, hospitals, specialty mental health clinics, special education, leadership development, and hospice. Knoel has worked with individuals, couples and groups. She has worked with children, teens, adults and older adults. Knoel utilizes CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy), DBT (Dialectical Behavioral Therapy), and Christian counseling.

Knoel grew up in the South but arrived in Colorado as soon as she could. She considers Colorado her home, since she has been here for over 16 years. She loves living in Colorado and fell in love with the people. She has been married for 28 years to her soul mate and feels so blessed to share life together with her husband. To contact Knoel email her at [email protected] or call her at 303.916.5192 to schedule an appointment.

I have 30 years of experience in the behavioral health field and supporting clients with evidence based skills and lived experience. Together we can explore your goals, struggles and successes. I specialize in anxiety, depression, substance use/misuse issues, stress and life transitions. My main approach is Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with Motivational techniques to help guide your self discovery. Professionals looking to navigate work related demands, I provide coaching and direction to maximize professional and leadership skills to meet your potential. We will work at your comfort level in a supportive environment of exploration and change.

I believe in helping individuals feel empowered and confident in their daily lives. I treat adults who have struggled with trauma, depression, anxiety, mood disorders and daily stress. I believe that working with individuals to build a strong foundation can help build feelings of regulation and stability in day to day living.