Workers Comp

The Colorado Center is your mental health partner for injured workers. The State of Colorado understands that injured workers often need multidisciplinary care addressing mental health comorbidity and sequelae. And, we believe in the need for continuing outcomes assessment of the effectiveness of our services in helping injured workers improve their functioning and well-being.

Did you know?

“Symptoms of depression and anxiety are a common consequence of occupational injury…Treating depression and anxiety as a part of the workers’ compensation system has the potential of preventing further physical ailment and improving the return-to-work process regardless of nature of injury.”

- Lopez Gomez, MA, et al (2020). The relationship of occupational injury and use of mental health. Journal of Safety Research, 74, 227-232.

"Delayed recovery should prompt a clinical review of the case and a psychological evaluation by the health care provider."

- Colorado DOWC (2017) Medical Treatment Guidelines, Exhibit 9, p.8.

We are a Pinnacol SelectNet Provider working with all workers’ comp insurers in Colorado. We have experience in the evaluation and treatment of mental health issues that Colorado injured workers face: PTSD, anxiety, depression, chronic pain, and adjustment to life after injuries, accidents, and assaults. With collectively over 27 years of experience providing mental health services for injured workers, our psychotherapists are Colorado DOWC Level 1 trained.

As Authorized Treatment Providers, we also assist Authorized Treating Physicians whose patients may present with CRPS, TBI, cumulative trauma, or the need for spinal surgery/stimulator procedures.

Our Workers' Comp therapists provide:

High accessibility to providers and patients
In-office treatment and state-wide telehealth for convenience and better treatment adherence
Comprehensive evaluative reports and thorough treatment plans with excellent turnaround times
A mind-body approach for improved physical and psychosocial recovery
Psychotherapy for pain, disability, brain injury, and post-traumatic stress
Evidence-based, outcome-informed care
Collaboration with stakeholders for best return-to-work strategies

For more information, call or email Michael Pipich, LMFT, our Director of Workers Compensation, at 720-722-6714 or mpipich@thecoloradocenter.com

Christi DeSimone, Psy.D.

Anxiety, Depression, OCD, Relational concerns, Trauma, Self-esteem, Identity exploration, ADHD

Jacob Parrett, Ph.D.

LGBTQ+ Issues Anxiety Self-Worth Social Anxiety Big Life Changes Gender Transitioning

Mariana Sedillo, LPC

Trauma, Cultural issues, Life transitions, LGBTQIA issues, Child and Teen issues

Alex Ertl, Psy.D.

Trauma, relationship trauma, negative experiences with men, OCD, EMDR Intensives

Michael Pipich, LMFT

anxiety, adults, adolescents (12+), couples, depression & bipolar disorder, marital/relationship, TBI, PTSD

Jo Kim, Ph.D., PMH-C

perinatal mood & anxiety, depression, anxiety, adjustment to illness & disability, loss & grief, teletherapy or in-person

Jennifer Vannell, LPC

anxiety & depression, caregiver fatigue, complex family-of-origin issues, LGBTQIA issues, teen anxiety, caregiver support groups

Marta Pena, Ph.D.

Emotion regulation and navigating intense emotions Trauma and attachment injuries Anxiety, overthinking, and chronic worry Identifying the patterns that keep people stuck Translating insight from therapy into real-life change

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