Laura Thompson is a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-BC) licensed to practice independently in the State of Colorado under full practice authority. Laura is a holistic psychiatric specialist providing expert, trauma-informed outpatient care for adolescents (12+) and adults. Specializing in OCD, anxiety, ADHD, she blends advanced neurobiology with heart-centered healing. Motivated by a desire to treat the whole human rather than just a diagnosis, Laura founded Vantage Psychiatric Care to offer a personalized, compassionate space where patients can reclaim clarity and peace. Vantage Psychiatric Care is a safe, inclusive, and welcoming environment for all.

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Laura is expert in an array of evidence-based frameworks and psychiatric modalities, including:

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• The Perspectives Approach to Psychiatry (Biological, Life Story, Personality, and Behavioral lenses)

• Advanced Psychopharmacology & Routine Lab Monitoring

• Pharmacogenomic Genetic Testing to precisely guide medication choices

• Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Insomnia (CBT-I) & Sleep Hygiene

• School-Based Advocacy for 504 plans and IEPs

• Trauma-Informed Care Frameworks

• Neuropsychological Testing Referrals for deep diagnostic clarity

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Laura brings unique, lived empathy to her practice. Navigating the complexities of professional life with ADHD and anxiety herself, and having personally guided her own neurodiverse children through the psychiatric system, she understands the challenges families face first-hand. This deep personal connection allows her to build authentic, collaborative relationships rooted in real-world understanding and mutual respect. Laura offers neurodiversity-affirming care and executive functioning support for ADHD and level one autism. 

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Her clinical philosophy rests on the belief that medication works best when paired with therapy, treating psychiatric challenges holistically. Furthermore, Laura views sleep as an indispensable cornerstone of mental health. By integrating thorough sleep assessments, sleep disorder identification, and CBT-I, she ensures the physiological foundation for mental wellness is fully restored alongside psychological healing.

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Beyond the office outside her professional life, Laura is a proud partner and mother. She shares her home with her family and their two miniature golden-doodles and is a lifelong nature lover. You can frequently find her hiking in the Flatirons, running, or reading.