Dr. R. Nicole Sims, MD, Psychiatrist
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Dr. R. Nicole Sims, MD

Psychiatrist | Psychiatry

3207 N. Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs CO, 80917
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Dr. R. Nicole Sims is a psychiatrist practicing in Colorado Springs, CO. Dr. Sims is a medical doctor specializing in the care of mental health patients. As a psychiatrist, Dr. Sims diagnoses and treats mental illnesses. Dr. Sims may treat patients through a variety of methods including medications, psychotherapy or talk therapy, psychosocial interventions and more, depending on each individual case. Different medications that a psychiatrist might prescribe include antidepressants, antipsychotic mediations, mood stabilizers, stimulants, sedatives and hypnotics. Dr. Sims treats conditions like depression, anxiety, OCD, eating disorders, bipolar disorders, personality disorders, insomnia, ADD and other mental illnesses.

Education and Training

Indiana University School of Medicine medical degree 0

Board Certification

American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN).

Psychiatry and NeurologyAmerican Board of Psychiatry and NeurologyABPN

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3207 N. Academy Blvd. -
Colorado Springs, CO 80917
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. R. Nicole Sims, who serves patients in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

An established psychiatrist, Dr. Sims is affiliated with Peak Vista Community Health Centers in Colorado Springs, Colorado. She specializes in mood disorders, anxiety disorders, substance use and character pathology.

“I am a provider who wants to engage the patient in treatment decisions and primarily takes on the role of navigation in the journey of mental health and wellness” expressed the doctor.

Peak Vista Community Health Centers is a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center dedicated to providing exceptional medical and dental care that incorporates behavioral health services in a collaborative team setting for people of all ages. They proudly serve over 93,000 patients through 28 outpatient centers in Colorado’s Pikes Peak and East Central regions. They are dedicated to enhancing the health of people and the community-at-large through a professional, caring staff who are motivated, enthusiastic, respectful, energetic, and committed to strategic partnerships. Their ongoing mission is to provide exceptional health care to people facing access barriers through clinical programs and education.

Holding a Bachelor of Science degree from Ball State University, Dr. Sims graduated with her medical degree from the Indiana University School of Medicine.

Subsequent to her education, the doctor attained board certification in psychiatry through the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN). The ABPN is a not-for-profit corporation dedicated to serving the professions of psychiatry and neurology.

Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists evaluate, diagnose, and treat patients with mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders. They conduct thorough psychiatric evaluations, develop treatment plans, prescribe medication, and evaluate treatment results.

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