Optum and UnitedHealthcare Therapist in Colorado
By Karan Singh, Ph.D. · October 23, 2026
Clinically reviewed by Karan Singh, Ph.D.
If you have a UnitedHealthcare (UHC) or Optum plan in Colorado, you can see an in-network psychologist without leaving home. Our Denver-area clinician works by secure video with members across the state, using a brief, evidence-based approach built around your values.
Read on for what we treat in Colorado, how we match you with a clinician, and how we check your Optum or UnitedHealthcare benefits.
Secure video for Colorado members
Colorado’s geography makes in-person care hard for many people: long distances between towns, high-country weather, and limited specialists outside the metro areas. Telehealth removes those obstacles. UHC and Optum members anywhere in Colorado, from Loveland to Montrose to Lamar, can meet on Mountain time from a private spot at home or work. You must be in Colorado during each session. Learn more about teletherapy. If you’d prefer to meet in person, we also have offices throughout the US; ask our admin team whether in-person visits are an option with your clinician.
Concerns we treat
Common reasons Colorado members reach out include anxiety, low mood and depression, insomnia, life transitions, and managing ongoing health conditions. Care is grounded in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT).
Our Colorado clinician
Psychological Healing has 40 clinicians, offering in-person sessions in 20 states and video sessions in 44 states. Our Colorado clinician who is active with Optum and UnitedHealthcare sees members by secure video across the state. When you reach out, our admin team matches you with a clinician whose license, focus, and schedule fit what you need. You can read about everyone on our team.
How therapy usually unfolds
Most people meet weekly at first, then space sessions out as things improve. Your clinician will check in regularly about progress, and you can raise concerns about pace or focus at any point. Treatment ends when you’ve reached your goals and feel ready to keep going on your own, not on a fixed timeline. We’ll help Colorado members plan for that transition.
How coverage checks work with Optum and UHC
Many UHC members don’t realize their therapy benefits run through Optum Behavioral Health. That doesn’t change much for you: we’re in-network with both. Share your member identification (ID) number through our Contact page, and we’ll verify your plan, confirm whether video sessions in Colorado are covered, and flag anything you should know, such as a referral requirement, before scheduling. We do not accept Medicare or Medicare Advantage plans.
Start with a short message
There’s no long intake form to begin. A few lines through our appointment request form is enough: that you’re in Colorado, which plan you have, and what’s going on. We’ll take it from there, from the coverage check to your first video session. You can learn more about our practice while you wait.
Frequently asked questions
How long does therapy usually last with a brief approach?
It varies by person and goal. Brief therapy means sessions are focused and you work toward managing concerns on your own, not that there’s a set cutoff.
Do I need a referral with UnitedHealthcare?
Most commercial UHC plans don’t require a referral for outpatient therapy, but some do. We’ll check yours.
Can I start with UHC and switch to an Optum-managed plan later?
Yes. Tell us when your plan changes and we’ll verify the new benefits before your next session.
My card says UnitedHealthcare. Do I contact Optum or UHC?
You don’t need to contact either first. Send us your member identification (ID) number and we’ll confirm which part of your plan manages mental health benefits.
Related pages
- Psychologists in Colorado
- Optum and UnitedHealthcare therapists: our overview of Optum and UHC coverage in every state we serve
- Aetna therapist in Colorado: if you have Aetna instead
- Our team
If you need help now
If you’re in crisis or having thoughts of suicide, you can call or text 988 to reach the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline any time, day or night. For immediate danger, call emergency services or go to the nearest emergency room. Learn more in what to do in a mental health crisis.