Meet your Empowered Team.

Dr. Melinda Allen holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Utah, as well as postdoctoral training and certification in psychiatric/mental health from Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Allen has collected over 20 years of nursing experience; as a Nurse Practitioner, she has 4 years of family practice, and 3 years experience in the practice of neurology in Utah. In 2018, she started practicing in the psychiatric/mental healthcare field when she moved to Grand Junction. She has also completed the Integrative Psychiatric Institute fellowship in Boulder, Colorado. Dr. Allen worked in community mental health for two years prior to entering private practice. She developed experience working with individuals with developmental and intellectual disabilities while providing services in the Strive Clinic.

Dr. Andrea Craighead holds a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from the University of Arizona specializing in psychiatric mental health across the lifespan. After following in her family's footsteps and completing her bachelor's degree in Wildlife Biology at the University of Montana, she became inspired to work with people and started pursuing nursing in 2010. She attended nursing school in Tucson, and worked as an RN at St Joseph's Carondelet Neurological Institute. Dr. Craighead began her career as a psychiatric nurse practitioner in 2018 at Pathways of Arizona. Since moving to Colorado in 2019, she has worked closely with the Grand Junction Regional Center to provide services for those with developmental and intellectual disabilities. She worked in community mental health for over three years before transitioning to private practice. To add to Dr. Craighead's professional achievements, she is also certified in Perinatal Mental Health.

A Colorado native, Kathryn has been a psychiatric provider in the Grand Valley for over three years. She is committed to fostering holistic, client-centered mental health care. Kathryn views mental health as inseparable from physical wellness and essential to living a fulfilling life. She aims to partner with clients, empowering them on their wellness journey through compassionate and individualized care.

Kathryn's approach centers on understanding each client’s unique experiences, collaborating to create a safe, supportive environment. By integrating the latest evidence-based practices with warmth and empathy, Kathryn is dedicated to helping clients build resilience, reach their personal goals, and cultivate lasting wellness.

Mandy is a Registered Medical Assistant with 3 years of experience. She has worked in mental health for 5 years. Mandy has a lifetime of customer service experience and is a bright light in the Empowered Team.