Online Therapy for Montrose Residents

Video therapy for Montrose and the Uncompahgre Valley, with Region 1 Health First Colorado coverage through Rocky Mountain Health Plans.

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Telehealth therapy for Montrose, Colorado

Rocky Mountain Thrive offers therapy entirely over video; we do not have a physical location in Montrose, and no one needs to travel to a clinic. You can connect from a ranch house, a downtown apartment or a spare room, provided you are inside Colorado during the session.

Montrose County sits in Region 1 of Health First Colorado, and we are in-network with Rocky Mountain Health Plans there. People with Aetna, Cigna or UnitedHealthcare/Optum coverage can also book.

At a Glance

No mountain pass required

Meet by video from home instead of driving across the valley.

Region 1 Medicaid

In-network with Rocky Mountain Health Plans for Montrose County members.

Commercial coverage

Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare/Optum are accepted once verified.

Medicaid for Montrose County members

Under the state's Phase III map, Montrose County is one of the Region 1 counties, along with neighbors Delta, Ouray and San Miguel. Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) runs the regional organization, which handles therapy benefits for Health First Colorado members.

Because we are in-network with RMHP, Montrose members can use their Medicaid for online sessions. Covered outpatient therapy is generally free to members, a referral is not required, and we confirm your coverage before scheduling. If your primary care provider is in another county, your RAE may differ, so send your card at intake and we will check. Our Rocky Mountain Health Plans page has the full county list.

Private insurance and paying on your own

For employer coverage, we bill Aetna, Cigna and UnitedHealthcare/Optum after confirming your plan details. We share your likely cost up front.

If you want to pay directly or need an out-of-network superbill, the Fees & Insurance page outlines how that works.

A valley with long drives

Montrose is the hub for a stretch of US-50 that connects Delta, Ouray and the San Juan foothills. Reaching in-person care often means mountain passes and winter weather. Online sessions take the road out of the equation, which is helpful for ranchers, seasonal workers and anyone with unpredictable hours.

Clients here often come to us for anxiety therapy, depression therapy or grief and loss therapy. You can read clinician bios and choose someone who works with your age group, including teens 13 to 17.

Getting started from Montrose

Begin with the online intake form. You choose a time and a clinician, upload your card and we get back to you within 24 to 48 hours. We check benefits before confirming anything, then ask you to finish your intake documents two days ahead of the first session.

Plan for a stable connection. If your home internet drops out in bad weather, a phone with a data plan can be a backup. Medicaid members are not charged a late-cancel fee, though we do keep a card on file for every client.

Local supports and 988

If you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, call or text 988. Rocky Mountain Thrive does not provide emergency care.

Axis Health System, which merged with the Montrose-based Center for Mental Health in 2022, offers community behavioral health services in the area. The Montrose County Health and Human Services office can help with benefits questions. We work well alongside those community options.

Ready to Start Therapy from Montrose?

Complete the online intake and we will verify your benefits.

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Insurance Accepted

UHC Optum insurance therapist in Montrose

Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) insurance therapist in Montrose

Important Financial Information

Please review our financial policies carefully before your first appointment

Verification of Benefits Process

We require all insurance information (both primary and secondary) to be uploaded as part of your appointment request. We verify benefits before confirming scheduling to ensure we accurately understand your coverage and can match you with the best-fit therapist for your needs.

Credit Card Required on File

We do require a credit card on file for all clients (even if you have Medicaid). The requirement is in case your insurance lapses we have a means to charge for the session. No charges are otherwise allowed for Medicaid. For commercial plans, we will charge the card on file if you have a co-pay.

Cancellation Policy

Appointments canceled within 24 hours or missed without notice will incur the full session fee (we do not charge a fee for Medicaid clients). More than two late cancellations or no-shows within a six-month period may result in termination of care, as consistent attendance is essential for providing ethical and medically necessary treatment.

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. It is one of the Region 1 counties, and Rocky Mountain Health Plans is that region's RAE. We are in-network with it.

Yes. Anywhere in Colorado works, as long as you have a private space and a reliable connection.

No. We provide therapy only by video.

Your RAE depends on your primary care provider. Both of those counties are also in Region 1, but we still confirm your card before the first appointment.

Because you are at home, snow on the pass does not matter. Only a power or internet outage would, and we can reschedule.

Yes, some of our therapists work with couples. Coverage depends on your plan, and we check it first.

Share your availability on the intake form. We will match you with openings that fit.

Online Therapy for Montrose Residents

Telehealth therapy for Montrose, Colorado