Mei Leff, Nurse Practitioner
Mei Leff, PMHNP-BC, a Licensed Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at LifeStance Health, provides compassionate, patient-centered care to individuals and families across Colorado. With a holistic approach to mental health, Mei integrates medication management, traditional therapies, nutrition, and exercise into tailored care plans that honor each patient’s unique cultural and social background. She also offers Spravato and ketamine treatment options as part of her comprehensive approach to care.
Mei empowers clients to achieve their goals while meeting them where they are on their mental health journey. She specializes in treating trauma and cultural adjustment, focusing on supporting individuals navigating life transitions and challenges rooted in cultural or societal shifts. Her clinical philosophy emphasizes understanding and addressing the complexities of trauma with sensitivity, creating a safe space for healing.
Mei provides expert care for conditions such as anxiety, depression, and PTSD, using evidence-based interventions—including Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)—to foster resilience and well-being. Dedicated to serving diverse populations, Mei works with adolescents, young adults, and adults, including those from LGBTQ+ communities and individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorders. Her commitment to inclusivity ensures that her clients feel understood and supported as they work toward improved mental health.
Mei also offers specialized support for first responders and individuals coping with head injuries, providing targeted care to meet their unique needs.
Outside of her practice, Mei enjoys traveling with her family, immersing herself in nature, and exploring different cultures through food and experiences. A lifelong Disney enthusiast, she treasures the joy of Disney movies and theme parks. Recently, she has discovered a passion for playing pickleball, blending fun and fitness into her life.
Provider Introduction
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 11-64
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- Alcohol use
- Anxiety
- Depression/feeling down
- Drug/substance use
- Panic attacks
- Self-esteem
- Stress management
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Domestic violence & abuse
- Eating issues: binging
- Emotional abuse
- Empty nesters
- Ethnic identity
- First responder stress
- Focus, concentration & memory
- Gambling
- Gender identity
- Grief & loss
- Hallucinations
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Menopause & perimenopause
- Military & veteran
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Other women's health concerns
- Parenthood
- Phobias
- PMS & PMDD
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Racial identity
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- School behavioral issues
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social injustice
- Social skills & communication
- Trauma & PTSD
- 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
- Chinese
- English
- Mandarin
Education
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University of Denver
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Marquette University
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North Dakota State University
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Alverno College
New patient?
View AvailabilityFrequently Asked
Questions
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Mei Leff. You can also call 720-551-8848 to have someone assist you.
Mei Leff generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 720-551-8848 to find out Mei Leff'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 Mei Leff:
- 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 720-551-8848 to see how we can help.
Yes, Mei Leff is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Mei Leff works at the following locations:
Yes, Mei Leff does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Mei Leff is currently offering in-office visits at the following locations:
- English
- Chinese
- Mandarin