Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Denver - 5th Ave

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Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Denver - 5th Ave

Located in Denver’s quaint Lowry neighborhood, Pathlight Birch provides Residential support for adolescents and children, ages 12 through 17, in need of higher levels of treatment for mood and anxiety disorders.

Housed in a state-of-the art facility, this is one of our special “patient-picked” centers. Everything from the hanging art to the color of paint on the walls was voted and chosen on from current and former patients to better provide a calming atmosphere.

Founded by a team of leading experts whose goal is to fuse evidence-based findings and innovation to create a comprehensive center of healing, this location houses 24-beds, and was built for greater visibility to better serve and support patients throughout the day.

Location Details

8140 E 5th Ave, Denver, CO 80230
303-731-8173
Who we treat
Child and Adolescent
Level of Care
Residential
Conditions We Treat
Anxiety Disorders
Depressive Disorders
Mood and Anxiety Disorders
Trauma-Related Disorders
Group 7

Life at Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Denver - 5th Ave

Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center Denver provides specialized treatment for mood, anxiety, and trauma-related disorders for children and teens of all genders. This well-established program offers comprehensive, life-changing treatment designed to help patients learn and develop the skills and tools they need to live a healthy and fulfilling life.

Multidisciplinary treatment teams understand the challenges of mood and anxiety disorders recovery and are deeply committed to guiding you or your loved one to a lasting recovery. Each treatment team consists of a psychiatrist, family clinician, nurse, case manager, alumni coordinator and other related patient support staff. A full-time internal medicine physician is also available to all patients.

Pathlight’s comprehensive eating disorders treatment programs are housed in three beautiful, state-of-the art facilities in the Denver Metro area.

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    Child and Adolescent Treatment

    Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center's specialized programming for children and adolescents of all genders allows even younger patients to receive the treatment they need in a comfortable, safe and compassionate environment. 

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    Family Support

    Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center knows that lasting recovery isn't just an individual journey. We offer resources and events for the patient's friends, family and caregivers so they can offer effective support during and after treatment. 

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    Travel

    Pathlight Mood & Anxiety Center of Denver is conveniently located in a vibrant area conducive to the social aspects of eating disorder recovery and easily accessible to important resources. Denver is the capital of Colorado and the most populated city in the state. It is a progressive city known for its location 12 miles east of the foothills of Rocky Mountains. Downtown Denver boasts 3 major sports stadiums, a variety of art and history museums, white water rafting, and much more within 1 mile walking distance.

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Paying for Treatment

Insurances accepted change frequently. If you do not see your insurance carrier here, please ask us. Pathlight's insurance and financial specialists will provide a free benefits check. Our team will work tirelessly on your behalf to make treatment possible.

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Insurance Accepted

Aetna

All Savers

Anthem

Beacon Health Options

Bright Health Plans

Blue Cross/Blue Shield

Cigna

Cofinity

ComPsych

EBMS

Friday Health Plans

Golden Rule

Humana

Kaiser

Magellan

Medica

Meritain

Moda

PHCS/Multiplan

Rocky Mountain Health Plan

Tricare West

True Health

UMR

United/Optum

Levels of Care

  • Residential

    24-hour support for medically-stabilized patients

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  • Virtual Care

    Effective treatment in the comfort of your home

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Explore Our Denver Locations

Pathlight has multiple locations in Denver, Colorado to meet your mood, anxiety and trauma-related disorders treatment needs.

Meet Our Team

  • Elizabeth Wassenaar, MS, MD, CEDS
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    Elizabeth Wassenaar, MS, MD, CEDS-S

    Regional Medical Director
    Dr. Elizabeth Wassenaar is the Regional Medical Director for the Mountain and West regions at Eating Recovery Center and ...
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  • Alyssa Aakre
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    Alyssa Aakre

    Director of Operational Excellence
    Alyssa Aakre is Director of Operational Excellence at ERC and Pathlight. Alyssa has been with Eating Recovery Center and ...
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  • Kristine Walsh, MD, MPH, FAAFP, CEDS
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    Kristine Walsh, MD, MPH, FAAFP, CEDS

    Associate Medical Director, Primary Care Physician
    Dr. Kristine Walsh, a Los Angeles native, is a board certified family medicine physician and a Fellow of the American Academy of ...
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  • Jennifer McBride, MD
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    Jennifer McBride, MD

    Associate Medical Director, Primary Care Physician
    Dr. Jennifer McBride is a board certified internal medical physician and a Fellow of American College of Physicians. Prior to ...
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  • Tim Ranney
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    Tim Ranney

    Clinical Director
    Tim Ranney is a licensed clinician who has worked in both inpatient and outpatient settings while specialized in working with ...
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