Scott Mersinger, Nurse Practitioner
Scott Mersinger helps children, adolescents, teens, and adults across Colorado achieve greater stability and improved mental health through personalized psychiatric medication management. At LifeStance Health, he partners with patients and families to address conditions such as ADHD, anxiety, and bipolar disorder, creating thoughtful, evidence-based treatment plans that support both immediate symptom relief and long-term wellness. Serving individuals across Colorado, he focuses on improving daily functioning, emotional balance, and overall quality of life. He is particularly dedicated to supporting individuals who have recently been discharged from a psychiatric hospital. Scott Mersinger prioritizes continuity of care during this critical transition, helping patients stabilize symptoms, safely adjust medications, and reduce the risk of relapse. His approach emphasizes close follow-up, collaboration, and individualized care to ensure patients feel supported as they return to their routines and responsibilities. Scott Mersinger integrates medication management with Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) principles and mindfulness-based strategies, while offering additional treatment approaches to address complex mental health needs. He has experience working with children and adolescents, including teens, as well as adults managing depression, PTSD, and substance use concerns. He also provides inclusive care for diverse populations, including individuals with developmental disabilities, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and military veterans, along with additional populations requiring specialized support. Outside of his clinical work, Scott Mersinger enjoys staying active through mountain biking, golfing, and skiing, as well as working on carpentry projects. These interests reflect his appreciation for balance, focus, and hands-on problem-solving, which carry over into his patient-centered approach to care. Scott Mersinger provides psychiatric medication management services throughout Colorado, helping individuals and families access high-quality mental health care close to home.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Psychiatry/Medication Management: Ages 6-75+
Areas of Focus
Psychiatry/Medication Management
Treat and prevent mental health disorders using medication and therapy.
- ADHD
- Alcohol use
- Attention & focus
- Drug/substance use
- Hallucinations
- Psychosis/issues with reality
- Schizophrenia/schizoaffective
- Unusual thoughts or beliefs
- Anxiety
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Career & relationships (mid-life)
- Career & work issues
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Dementia & memory issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Empty nesters
- End-of-life challenges
- Gambling
- Grief & loss
- Immigration/cultural status
- Intense mood changes
- Men's health/issues
- Obsessive Compulsive Disorder
- Other addictive behaviors
- Panic attacks
- Parenthood
- Patterns affecting behavior, emotions and relationships
- Personality disorders
- Phobias
- Pornography/sexual behaviors
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
- 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
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
Languages
- English
Education
- University of Colorado at Colorado Springs
Locations
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Questions About
Scott Mersinger
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Scott Mersinger. You can also call 970-235-0897 to have someone assist you.
Scott Mersinger generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 970-235-0897 to find out Scott Mersinger'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 Scott Mersinger:
- 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
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 970-235-0897 to see how we can help.
Yes, Scott Mersinger is licensed to prescribe medication in appropriate situations.
Scott Mersinger works at:
Yes, Scott Mersinger does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Scott Mersinger is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: