Christine Foster

PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental health Nurse Practitioner

Christine is a highly skilled and compassionate Nurse Practitioner (NP) with a passion for mental health. Throughout her nursing career, Christine has worked in diverse healthcare settings, including hospitals, clinics, and psychiatric facilities, where she has honed her skills in assessing, diagnosing, and managing various patient conditions. In addition, she is experienced in providing comprehensive care to adult patients.

Christine is highly regarded by colleagues and patients alike for her exceptional clinical skills, professionalism, and empathetic bedside manner. She takes a patient-centered approach to
care, prioritizing open communication, patient education, and collaborative decision-making. She is known for establishing trusting relationships with patients and creating a safe and supportive environment for their healthcare journey.

When not in the clinical setting, Christine enjoys staying engaged in research and up-to-date on the latest advancements in the field. Christine enjoys the outdoors and loves living in Colorado. She is also active in many professional organizations, such as the American Nurses Association (ANA), American Association of Nurse Practitioners, and the American Psychiatri
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Nurses Association (APNA). In addition, she regularly engages in continuing education to stay at the forefront of nursing and psychiatric practice.

She has her Post-Master's Certificate - PMHNP from Colorado State University Pueblo and her Doctor of Nursing Practice – specializing in “Population Health at Colorado State University”.

Christine Foster PMHNP-BC

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Healing Support: Christine Foster's Specialties

PTSD

A condition that can develop after experiencing or witnessing a traumatic event. Symptoms include intrusive memories, avoidance of trauma-related stimuli, negative changes in thinking and mood, and changes in physical and emotional reactions.

Depression

Major Depressive Disorder: A mood disorder characterized by persistent feelings of sadness, hopelessness, and loss of interest in activities. It significantly impacts daily functioning and can lead to various emotional and physical problems such as changes in sleep, appetite, and energy levels.

Woman doing calming breathing exercises after panic attack

Anxiety

A condition marked by excessive, uncontrollable worry about various aspects of life. People with GAD often experience restlessness, difficulty concentrating, and physical symptoms like muscle tension.

Shot of a young female having a mental breakdown at home

Bipolar Disorder

A mood disorder involving alternating episodes of mania (elevated mood, increased energy) and depression. It can significantly impact a person's energy, activity levels, and ability to carry out day-to-day tasks.

Psychotic Disorders

Psychotic Disorders: A group of serious mental illnesses characterized by disruptions in thinking, perception, and behavior. Features include hallucinations (false sensory experiences), delusions (fixed false beliefs), disorganized thinking and speech, and sometimes negative symptoms like reduced emotional expression. Includes schizophrenia, schizoaffective disorder, brief psychotic disorder, and related conditions. Early intervention and consistent treatment improve outcomes.

LGBTQAI2+

LGBTQIA2S+: A diverse community including lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer/questioning, intersex, asexual, and two-spirit individuals, plus others with diverse sexual orientations and gender identities. Gender dysphoria, common in transgender and gender-diverse individuals, involves significant distress from misalignment between assigned sex and gender identity. Gender-affirming care has been shown to significantly improve mental health outcomes.

BIPOC

Black, Indigenous, and People of Color face unique mental health challenges shaped by historical trauma, systemic racism, discrimination, and cultural barriers to care. These communities often experience higher rates of anxiety, depression, PTSD, and substance use disorders, while facing reduced access to culturally competent mental healthcare and greater stigma around seeking treatment. Addressing these disparities requires systemic changes and cultural competency in mental health services.

Women

Women's Mental Health: Mental health conditions often present differently in women due to biological factors (hormones, reproductive cycles), social pressures, and lived experiences. Women experience higher rates of depression, anxiety, eating disorders, and PTSD, often influenced by factors like gender-based violence, societal expectations, and reproductive events (menstruation, pregnancy, menopause). Conditions may be complicated by unique stressors like work-life balance, caregiving responsibilities, and gender discrimination.