Vanda VanBibber, Nurse Practitioner
Vanda VanBibber is a Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner in Colorado who has been practicing since 2023. Vanda has a passion for helping people with mental health challenges. This passion is fueled by empathy, allowing her to understand and truly connect with my patients. Empathy is a cornerstone of effective mental health care, as it enables Vanda to see the world through her patients’ eyes, understand their struggles, and provide the support and guidance they need. In addition to empathy, Vanda brings dedication to her work as a PMHNP. She is committed to staying current with the latest developments in psychiatric care and continuously improving her skills to provide the best possible care to her patients.
Vanda believes this dedication is essential in a field as dynamic and complex as mental health care, where new treatments and approaches are constantly emerging. One of the core beliefs that guide her practice as a PMHNP is her belief in holistic care. Vanda believes that to truly help patients achieve mental wellness, it is essential to consider the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. This means not only addressing the symptoms of mental illness but also considering the underlying factors that may be contributing to the patient’s condition, such as physical health, social environment, and spiritual well-being. Finally, Vanda is deeply committed to understanding and fighting the stigma surrounding mental illness. Vanda believes that stigma is one of the most significant barriers to mental health care and is passionate about educating others and advocating for change. Vanda is committed to creating a more compassionate and understanding society where everyone can access the mental health care they need without fear of judgment or discrimination.
Outside of work, Vanda enjoys quality time with family and friends, cherishing moments of togetherness and creating lasting memories. She is passionate about traveling, exploring new places, experiencing different cultures, and broadening her horizons. Whether it’s a weekend getaway with loved ones or an adventure to a far-off land, she finds joy in the journey and the shared experiences that come with it.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-40
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Social injustice
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Autism: requires some assistance
- Autism: requires substantial support
- Bipolar Disorder
- Body image
- Bullying or harassment
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Chronic pain-related issues
- Conditions caused by stress
- Detachment/disconnection
- Dissociative disorders
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Drug/substance use
- Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
- Early adulthood: Starting college or career
- Eating issues: binging
- Eating issues: food deprivation
- Eating issues: purging/regurgitating
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- Family conflict
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- General relationship issues
- Grief & loss
- Hair pulling & skin picking
- Hallucinations
- Hoarding
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intellectual challenges: requires some assistance
- Intellectual challenges: requires substantial support
- Intense mood changes
- Learning challenges
- LGBTQ+
- Marital stress or divorce
- Men's health/issues
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Parenting
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Premarital counseling
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Religion & spirituality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School avoidance
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sex & intimacy issues
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress from ongoing health issues
- Trauma & PTSD
- Unhealthy eating habits
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Video game/internet
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Kaiser Permanente)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- MotivHealth (CHS)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- UC Health/SBA (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
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Walden University
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Grand Canyon University
New patient?
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Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Vanda VanBibber. You can also call 719-220-3336 to have someone assist you.
Vanda VanBibber generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 719-220-3336 to find out Vanda VanBibber's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Vanda VanBibber:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Kaiser Permanente)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Devoted Health Plan
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- Humana
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Medicare
- MotivHealth (CHS)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- UC Health/SBA (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 719-220-3336 to see how we can help.
Yes, Vanda VanBibber is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Vanda VanBibber works at the following locations:
Yes, Vanda VanBibber does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Vanda VanBibber is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations: