Meet Our Team

Compassionate, experienced providers dedicated to your mental wellness

Nicole Watson

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Owner & Founder

I am a bilingual board-certified psychiatric nurse practitioner who promotes mental health wellness in a holistic and medicinal approach. With a caring, understanding, positive, and empathizing perspective, I seek to understand the underlying causes of each diagnosis while actively treating and healing you as a whole. I want you to feel welcomed, heard, and acknowledged.

We can diligently work towards your goal achievement while seeking to achieve the maximum result with trust and dignified care. I believe you have the potential to be your best self through various treatment modalities. Our life experiences may dictate how we are as people and influence our behaviors, so let me help you.

With almost 20 years of psychiatric and medical nursing experience in all age groups, I hold knowledge in emergency psychiatric care, outpatient and inpatient psychiatry, partial hospitalization services, and neuropsychiatry. Other areas of expertise include eating disorders, substance abuse, and neurogastroenterology. I graduated from the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program at Walden University with a 4.0 GPA. I also attended Metropolitan State University, University of Colorado, University of Northern Colorado, and Arapahoe Community College for my undergraduate studies. My experience promotes my passion for mental health wellness, so let me guide you in yours.

Yo hablo español y le puedo ayudar con su salud mental.

Viktoriya Russell

MSN, APRN, PMHNP-BC

Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

I am a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner with nearly eight years of nursing experience, including bedside nursing and neurological critical care. I earned my Master of Science in Nursing from Walsh University and am bilingual in English and Russian.

Having immigrated from Ukraine on my own 18 years ago, I understand how life transitions, isolation, and emotional challenges can impact mental health. I bring a compassionate and deeply empathetic approach to care, creating a space where patients feel heard, respected, and understood.

I believe in treating the whole person through individualized, evidence-based care that combines medication management with a holistic approach. I recognize the important role that hormonal changes, nutrition, exercise, and sleep can have on mental health and overall well-being. My goal is to partner with each patient to help them feel and function at their best.

Michelle M.

BSN, RN, CCM

Auditor & Compliance Nurse / RN Case Manager

Michelle brings over 16 years of experience in psychiatric nursing and behavioral health to the Watson Psychiatry team. She is passionate about creating a safe, compassionate environment where patients feel heard, supported, and respected.

As Watson Psychiatry's Auditor and Compliance Nurse, Michelle works behind the scenes to ensure clinical quality, regulatory excellence, and safe medication management practices. She also serves as an RN Case Manager, coordinating care for individuals with complex behavioral health and medical needs. Her background in psychiatric leadership, including roles as Clinical Nurse Manager and Director of Nursing, has shaped her collaborative and patient-centered approach.

Michelle holds a Bachelor of Science in Nursing and an Associate of Applied Science in Nursing and is currently pursuing her Master of Science in Nursing with a Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) focus at Walden University (expected 2027). She is a Certified Case Manager (CCM), and maintains BLS and ACLS certifications.

Michelle is passionate about advancing psychiatric care through ethical leadership, clinical excellence, and systems-based quality improvement that improves outcomes for individuals and families.

Our Support Team

Client Care Coordinator

Denise C.

Warm and upbeat, I strive to make every patient feel welcomed and respected. I am attentive and love being of service to others. In my free time, I enjoy hiking, reading, and spending time with my cats. I'm here to help, always.

Client Care Coordinator

Christina

Christina is passionate about helping people feel heard, supported, and cared for. She strives to create a welcoming experience for every patient through kindness, empathy, and genuine compassion, believing that every interaction is an opportunity to make someone's day a little brighter.

Office Assistant

Eric D.

Eric is the friendly face and supportive presence behind the scenes at Watson Psychiatry. As our dedicated Office Assistant, he plays a key role in keeping daily operations running smoothly—whether it's assisting with scheduling, organizing records, or ensuring each client feels welcomed and supported from the moment they arrive.

A native of Colorado, Eric is deeply committed to the mental health community and takes pride in contributing to an environment where clients feel safe and cared for. Outside the office, he plays competitive football on local teams and enjoys staying active and connected through sports. His dedication, team spirit, and warm presence make him a valued member of the Watson Psychiatry team.