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Best Psychiatrists in Fruita, CO (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fruita: Vistas pediatric and family mental wellness, RP Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Grand Junction, 203 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #2.

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18 Fruita psychiatrists are ranked here by RP Score, from eight published factors. 7 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 18 rated practices.

Most of this list also appears on the Psychiatrists in Grand Junction ranking. See Psychiatrists in Grand Junction

Top 10 psychiatrists in Fruita at a glance

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

Top 10 psychiatrists in Fruita at a glance
RankBusinessRP ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Vistas pediatric and family mental wellness725.0★ (12)Grand Junction, 11 mi away—Overall
2LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Grand Junction644.5★ (203)Grand Junction, 11 mi awaySatMost reviews
3Dana Johnson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner635.0★ (37)Grand Junction, 11 mi awaySat—
4Stacey Salmonson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner634.9★ (30)Grand Junction, 11 mi awaySat—
5Tiongco Dolores D MD633.5★ (8)Grand Junction, 14 mi away——
6Grand River Psychiatry624.0★ (12)Grand Junction, 11 mi away——
7Grand Junction Psychiatry594.6★ (22)Grand Junction, 10 mi away——
8Indigo Integrative Wellness594.7★ (23)Grand Junction, 10 mi away——
9Lifespan Psychiatry of Colorado583.7★ (48)Grand Junction, 11 mi away——
10Family Health West Behavioral Health574.6★ (11)Fruita——

The 18 best psychiatrists in Fruita, ranked

Ordered by RP Score, a 0–100 score from eight published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by the RP Score from public listing data, not by treatment outcomes; Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank.

  2. #2 LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Grand Junction

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    64/100RP Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 203 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    743 Horizon Ct Suite 220, Grand Junction, CO 81506
    View profile for LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Grand Junction(970) 432-3361

  3. #3 Dana Johnson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    743 Horizon Ct Suite 220, Grand Junction, CO 81506
    View profile for Dana Johnson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(970) 432-3361

  4. #4 Stacey Salmonson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    743 Horizon Ct Suite 220, Grand Junction, CO 81506
    View profile for Stacey Salmonson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner(970) 432-3361

  5. #5 Tiongco Dolores D MD

    Based in Grand Junction, 14 mi away

    63/100RP Score

    Ranked #5 because of specialty focus and its Google rating: listed on Google as “Psychiatrist”, 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 12 PM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    541 Hoover Dr, Grand Junction, CO 81504
    View profile for Tiongco Dolores D MD(970) 256-0066

  6. #6 Grand River Psychiatry

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    62/100RP Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    743 Horizon Ct #106, Grand Junction, CO 81506
    View profile for Grand River Psychiatry(970) 254-8600

  7. #7 Grand Junction Psychiatry

    Based in Grand Junction, 10 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2525 N 8th St #108, Grand Junction, CO 81501
    View profile for Grand Junction Psychiatry(970) 235-2625

  8. #8 Indigo Integrative Wellness

    Based in Grand Junction, 10 mi away

    59/100RP Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    Address
    529 25 1/2 Rd B108, Grand Junction, CO 81505
    View profile for Indigo Integrative Wellness

  11. #11 Empowered Solutions Psychiatry

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2800 Printers Way Ste 101, Grand Junction, CO 81506
    View profile for Empowered Solutions Psychiatry(970) 644-5013

  12. #12 Love light Psychiatric Care

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    57/100RP Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychotherapist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2800 Printers Way, Grand Junction, CO 81506
    View profile for Love light Psychiatric Care(970) 640-9741

  13. #13 Lindsey Hall, Counselor

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    743 Horizon Ct Suite 220, Grand Junction, CO 81506
    View profile for Lindsey Hall, Counselor(970) 432-3361

  14. #14 Ashlei Kretz, Counselor

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    56/100RP Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    743 Horizon Ct Suite 220, Grand Junction, CO 81506
    View profile for Ashlei Kretz, Counselor(970) 432-3361

  15. #15 Erin L Olson, Counselor

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    743 Horizon Ct Suite 220, Grand Junction, CO 81506
    View profile for Erin L Olson, Counselor(970) 432-3361

  16. #16 Karen Steinbeck, Counselor

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    55/100RP Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Psychologist”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    743 Horizon Ct Suite 220, Grand Junction, CO 81506
    View profile for Karen Steinbeck, Counselor(970) 432-3361

  17. #17 Myndful Wellness

    Based in Grand Junction, 12 mi away

    54/100RP Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mental health clinic”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2829 North Ave #103, Grand Junction, CO 81501
    View profile for Myndful Wellness(970) 549-2728

  18. #18 The Lotus Wellness Building

    Based in Grand Junction, 11 mi away

    53/100RP Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and specialty focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Counselor”.

    Based on 7 of 8 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    420 N 8th St, Grand Junction, CO 81501
    View profile for The Lotus Wellness Building(970) 260-2867

How we ranked Fruita psychiatrists

We scored 18 Fruita psychiatrists on eight factors, weighted as shown. A practice is ranked when its specialty is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

RP Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Fruita data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume5%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed practice on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of Google reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, and round-the-clock or same-day availabilityMeasured
Specialty focus25%How clearly the practice does this specialty (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity15%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The practice has claimed its Ranked Psychologists profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The practice links to Ranked Psychologists from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured

How to choose a psychiatrist

  1. Check the license with the state or provincial board that issued it; most boards publish a free online lookup.
  2. Make sure psychiatry is a regular part of their work, and ask what approach they use and why.
  3. Ask whether the practice offers therapy as well as medication management, or medication visits only.
  4. Check whether you need a referral from your family doctor; in Canada a referral is usually required for publicly covered psychiatric care.
  5. Ask about fees, insurance and the cancellation policy before the first session. In the US, if you are uninsured or paying yourself, you can ask for a good faith estimate of expected charges.
  6. Check practical fit: in-person or online sessions, evening times, and how soon they have an opening.
  7. After a few sessions, ask yourself whether you feel heard. Changing to a different provider is common and fine.

Questions to ask a psychiatrist

  • Are you accepting new clients, and how soon could I start?
  • Which license do you hold, and in which state or province?
  • How much of your work is psychiatry?
  • Do you offer therapy sessions, or medication management only?
  • How soon is the first appointment, and how long are follow-up visits?
  • What do you charge per session, and do you take my insurance or provide a superbill?
  • Do you offer online sessions?
  • What is your cancellation policy?
  • What do you keep confidential, and when would you have to share information?

Terms explained

PhD / PsyD
Doctoral degrees in psychology. A PhD usually has a stronger research focus, a PsyD a stronger clinical focus; both can lead to a psychologist license.
Licensed psychologist
A person licensed by a state or provincial psychology board to practice psychology. The title is protected by law.
Psychological associate
In some states and provinces, a master’s-level practitioner licensed or registered by the psychology board, often with supervision requirements.
LPC / LMHC / LCPC
US licenses for professional or mental health counselors (the name differs by state). They provide counseling and therapy.
LCSW
Licensed clinical social worker: a master’s-level social worker licensed to provide therapy.
LMFT
Licensed marriage and family therapist: licensed to treat individuals, couples and families with a focus on relationships.
RP / RCC
Registered psychotherapist (Ontario) and registered clinical counsellor (British Columbia): Canadian titles for licensed therapy providers.
PSYPACT
An interstate agreement that lets psychologists licensed in a member state provide telepsychology to clients in other member states once they hold the required authorization.
Telehealth
Sessions held by secure video or phone instead of in person. The provider generally needs to be licensed where the client is located.
CBT
Cognitive behavioral therapy: a structured talk therapy that works on the links between thoughts, feelings and behavior.
DBT
Dialectical behavior therapy: a form of CBT that teaches skills for managing intense emotions and relationships.
ERP
Exposure and response prevention: a form of CBT used for OCD.

Psychiatrists in Fruita: frequently asked questions

Who is the best psychiatrist in Fruita?

By RP Score, the highest-ranked psychiatrist in Fruita, CO is Vistas pediatric and family mental wellness with an RP Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Grand Junction (#2) and Dana Johnson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#3) follow. We ranked 18 psychiatrists on eight factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many psychiatrists are there in Fruita?

RankedPsychologists ranks 18 psychiatrists serving Fruita, CO. 1 of them is based in Fruita; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

What should I do if I need help right now?

In crisis or thinking about suicide? Call or text 988 (US and Canada), any time. In an emergency, call 911. This site cannot help in an emergency.

Which psychiatrists in Fruita work on weekends?

7 of 18 ranked psychiatrists post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Grand Junction (#2), Dana Johnson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#3) and Stacey Salmonson, Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many practices also offer evening or online sessions by appointment.

What Google rating do Fruita psychiatrists have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated psychiatrists in Fruita is 4.7★, with a median of 12 reviews. LifeStance Therapists & Psychiatrists Grand Junction has the most, 203 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does RankedPsychologists rank psychiatrists?

Each psychiatrist gets a 0–100 RP Score from eight published factors, led by reputation (25%), specialty focus (25%), proximity (15%) and availability (10%). A practice with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only practices with a confirmed specialty and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do psychiatrists outside Fruita count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Fruita city center, our service radius for psychiatrists. Each listing shows where the practice is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 15% of the RP Score, so a nearby practice gets a small edge.

Can psychiatrists pay to rank higher on RankedPsychologists?

No. The RP Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured practices may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

How are psychiatrists in Fruita ranked?

Each practice gets an RP Score from 0 to 100 from 8 published factors, including its Google rating, how clearly it focuses on psychiatry and how close it is. Sponsored placements are shown separately and never change rank. The score does not measure treatment outcomes.

What is the difference between a psychiatrist and a psychologist?

A psychiatrist is a medical doctor (MD or DO) who completed a residency in psychiatry and can prescribe medication. A psychologist usually holds a doctorate in psychology (PhD or PsyD), provides therapy and psychological testing, and in most places does not prescribe. Many people see both: a psychiatrist for medication and a psychologist or therapist for talk therapy.

Can I see a psychiatrist online?

Often, yes. Licensing generally follows where you are during the session, so the provider needs to be licensed or authorized there. In the US, psychologists in PSYPACT member states can offer telepsychology to clients in other member states; counselors and social workers have their own rules. In Canada, ask whether the provider is registered in your province.

What if I need help right now?

Do not wait for a consultation. Call or text 988 (US and Canada) if you are in crisis or thinking about suicide, at any time. In an emergency, call 911.

Update log for Fruita

  1. November 2026: RP Scores recalculated for 18 psychiatrists serving Fruita.

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