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Interview with Ben Egbers: Rethinking Psychiatry and Medication Management in Boulder

Jun 18, 2025
Rethinking Psychiatry in Boulder with Ben Egbers
Learn how Ben Egbers is redefining psychiatry and medication management in Boulder and Louisville. Explore his approach to mental health, therapy integration, and evidence-based care. Book today.

Interview with Ben Egbers: Rethinking Psychiatry and Medication Management in Boulder and Louisville

 

Why Ben Egbers Takes a Different Approach to Psychiatry

When it comes to psychiatry and medication management, many patients feel like they’re on a carousel of appointments and prescriptions with no clear direction. For Ben Egbers, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner at Axis Integrated Mental Health, the goal is different: create care that feels human, empowering, and effective.

We sat down with Ben to talk about how his approach to medication management in Boulder and Louisville is changing the mental health experience for patients who have felt stuck or overwhelmed by the system.

From Curiosity to Clinical Expertise: Ben's Journey into Psychiatry

Q: What brought you to the field of psychiatry?

Ben: It started with a fascination with the human mind—but also a desire to connect with people in a meaningful way. I originally worked in community mental health as a case manager, then took a detour through international travel, teaching, and eventually nursing. After some personal challenges and recovery from alcohol use, I felt a calling to return to mental health and pursue psychiatric nursing.

A More Personal and Collaborative Take on Medication Management

Q: How would you describe your philosophy around medication management?

Ben: I view medication as one tool among many—not the whole toolbox. Too often, patients are rushed through 15-minute visits and loaded with prescriptions. That’s not how I work. I spend time understanding what’s really going on, and we make decisions together. Sometimes that means adding medication. Sometimes it means deprescribing. The goal is to get someone feeling better with the least amount of medication needed.

How Therapy and Psychiatry Work Together at Axis

Q: What makes your approach to psychiatry different from what patients might find at other clinics?

Ben: At Axis, we’re collaborative. We integrate therapy, psychiatry, and even interventional treatments like TMS and ketamine. I often work closely with a patient’s therapist so we’re aligned on goals. Patients in Boulder and Louisville appreciate that we offer a full range of services under one roof, with a team that talks to each other.

Also, I bring a strong lifestyle focus into my practice. Physical activity, nutrition, sleep, mindfulness—these aren’t extras. They’re foundational to mental health.

What to Expect If You're Hesitant About Psychiatric Medications

Q: What do you say to someone who’s hesitant to try medication or feels frustrated by past experiences with it?

Ben: First, I validate their experience. A lot of people come to me after trying multiple medications without success. Some are skeptical, and rightfully so. I let them know we’re going to take it slow, monitor closely, and use evidence-based strategies. And if they want to explore other options, we can. TMS and ketamine can be incredibly effective for treatment-resistant depression, and we offer both in-house.

Bringing Lived Experience to Mental Health Care

Q: How does your personal experience shape your work?

Ben: I’ve been through recovery, which helps me deeply understand what it feels like to be vulnerable and uncertain. I know the power of finding the right support at the right time. That’s why I listen carefully, ask a lot of questions, and never assume. I’m here to walk with my patients, not prescribe and disappear.

Medication Management in Boulder and Louisville That Goes Beyond the Script

Q: What makes medication management at Axis Integrated Mental Health stand out?

Ben: It’s the combination of evidence-based psychiatry, integrated therapy, lifestyle support, and truly caring providers. We don’t just adjust meds—we look at the whole picture. And we’re local. Patients looking for psychiatry and medication management in Boulder or in Louisville can get seen quickly, work with the same provider, and access advanced treatments that are usually hard to find in one place.

Final Thoughts from a Psychiatry Provider Who Gets It

For anyone who feels like they’ve hit a dead end with their mental health care, Ben Egbers offers something rare: a psychiatric provider who treats you like a person, not a diagnosis. From medication management to therapy collaboration and innovative treatments like TMS and ketamine, Ben is helping reshape what mental health care can look like in Boulder and Louisville.

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