The Awakened Mind Institute, Denver Psychotherapy Center

What The Awakened Mind Institute, Denver Psychotherapy Center does

The Awakened Mind Institute, operating as Denver Psychotherapy Center, is a private, founder-led psychotherapy practice founded in 2006 and headquartered in Centennial, Colorado. The firm delivers specialized outpatient mental health treatment for trauma (PTSD, C-PTSD), bipolar disorder I and II, borderline personality disorder (BPD), treatment-resistant depression, and LGBTQ+ clients, using Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT) integrated with Buddhist psychology and contemplative methodologies. A psychedelic-assisted psychotherapy line (ketamine for treatment-resistant depression and PTSD) is offered in coordination with a local Denver-area ketamine clinic. The practice is led by founder Dr. Parker Wilson (PsyD, MA, MBA), now part-time due to chronic health issues, supported by three additional therapists (Julia M Wilson, Jasmine Crane, Megan Harley).

The underlying technology stack is minimal: clinical delivery runs on Zoom and Skype for teletherapy, with PayPal and PayPal Credit for payment processing. The differentiated "technology" is methodological — a proprietary integration of MBCT, dialectical behavior therapy, ACT, and tantric Buddhist practices, supported by a content library of educational videos, blog articles, audio files, and an 8-hour paid online seminar. The practice monetizes via professional-services fees ($350 intake, standard follow-up rates not publicly disclosed), in-network insurance billing with Optum, United Healthcare, and BCBS, out-of-network superbill reimbursement, and recurring educational subscriptions ($149.95/yr audio, $279.95/yr all-access). Geographic reach is anchored in the Denver metro area for in-person and house-call sessions, with teletherapy extending the client base to over 13 countries.

The business model is fundamentally a private-pay specialty clinical practice with no external funding, no parent company, and limited institutional insurance participation. AMI explicitly recommends private pay over insurance to preserve confidentiality and treatment autonomy, accepts HSA funds, and offers sliding-scale and pro bono slots (currently full). Geographic exclusions include Medicare and Medicaid. The practice does not participate in acquisitions, has no subsidiaries, and shows no signs of venture or private equity involvement, positioning it as a lifestyle specialty practice whose growth is constrained by licensed clinician supply rather than capital availability.

Name

The Awakened Mind Institute, Denver Psychotherapy Center

Legal name

The Awakened Mind Institute

Website

https://denverpsychotherapycenter.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

The Awakened Mind Institute is a private Denver psychotherapy practice founded in 2006, delivering MBCT and Buddhist psychology-integrated treatment for trauma, bipolar disorder, borderline personality disorder, and treatment-resistant depression to individual clients across 13+ countries via teletherapy.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Psychotherapy Services

NAICS

Offices of Mental Health Practitioners (except Physicians) (621330), Outpatient Mental Health and Substance Abuse Centers (621420)

SIC

Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093), Services-Health Services (8000)

akta.pro primary industry

General Mental Health Therapy Platforms (Talk Therapy) (HLALAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Mindfulness-Based Coaching & Training (MBSR/MBCT-style) (HSADAJAB), Guided Meditation Instruction (1:1 & Group) (HSADAJAA), Trauma-Informed Mindfulness & Somatic Mind-Body Practices (HSADAJAI)

Keywords

• Psychotherapy services
• Trauma therapy
• Buddhist counseling
• Teletherapy services
• Mental health treatment

Headquarters

HQ city

Centennial

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Others

Revenue model

1. Psychotherapy Sessions: Individual therapy sessions billed at standard rates. Intake session is $350 for 90-120 minutes. Standard sessions offered weekly or bi-weekly.
2. Insurance Billing: In-network provider for Optum, United Healthcare, and BCBS. Also accepts out-of-network reimbursement via superbills for clients with PPO insurance.
3. Educational Content Subscriptions: Audio Access subscription at $149.95/year; All Access subscription (audio + video) at $279.95/year.
4. Online Seminars: Buddhist Psychology and Cultivation of Mindfulness seminar available for $69.00 (reduced from $89.00).

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

The Awakened Mind Institute at Denver Psychotherapy Center is a specialty psychotherapy practice that delivers outpatient mental health treatment—trauma/PTSD therapy, bipolar disorder therapy, borderline personality disorder therapy, Buddhist spiritual counseling, LGBTQ+ and gender therapy, and psychedelic-assisted (ketamine) psychotherapy—by integrating Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy with Buddhist psychology and contemplative practices. Sessions are delivered to individuals and couples via teletherapy (Zoom/Skype) and in-person at its Centennial, Colorado office, complemented by digital educational products such as audio/video subscriptions and an online Buddhist psychology seminar.

Product overview

The Awakened Mind Institute (AMI) at Denver Psychotherapy Center operates as a specialized psychotherapy practice offering a portfolio of mental health treatment services. The core clinical services include Trauma & Grief Therapy (PTSD, C-PTSD), Buddhist & Spiritual Counseling, LGBTQ+ Therapy & Gender Counseling, Bipolar Disorder Therapy, Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy, and Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy. These services are delivered via tele-therapy (Zoom/Skype) or in-person at their Centennial, CO location. Complementing the clinical services, AMI provides educational content through a Media Center featuring videos, blog articles, audio files, and public speaking talks, as well as a paid eight-hour Buddhist Psychology and Cultivation of Mindfulness Seminar. A free weekly mindfulness tips newsletter is also available. All therapeutic approaches are grounded in mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT) integrated with Buddhist psychology and contemplative methodologies.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Trauma & Grief Therapy (PTSD, C-PTSD) Expert psychotherapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD (C-PTSD) integrating Buddhist psychology and meditation with evidence-based trauma treatment methodologies, delivered to adults and adolescents.
• Buddhist & Spiritual Counseling Mindfulness-based therapy grounded in Buddhist psychology, meditation, and contemplative practices for individuals seeking clarity, healing, and personal growth, delivered online or in person.
• LGBTQ+ Therapy & Gender Counseling Affirming psychotherapy and gender counseling for LGBTQ+ individuals integrating mindfulness and Buddhist psychology to support identity exploration and mental wellness.
• Bipolar Disorder Therapy Specialized outpatient treatment for bipolar disorder (BD) I and II using mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and cognitive approaches for mood stabilization.
• Borderline Personality Disorder Therapy Tele-therapy treatment for borderline personality disorder (BPD) using dialectical behavior therapy and mindfulness-based interventions for emotional regulation.
• Psychedelic-Assisted Psychotherapy Ketamine-assisted therapy and psychedelic trauma integration for treatment-resistant depression, PTSD, and mood disorders, combined with Buddhist psychology for lasting change; medical ketamine administration is coordinated with a trusted local Denver-area ketamine clinic while AMI provides preparation and integration sessions.
• Buddhist Psychology and Cultivation of Mindfulness Seminar Eight-hour online seminar on Buddhist psychology and mindfulness cultivation, taught by Dr. Parker Wilson, including meditation instructions and cognitive techniques, available for $69 (reduced from $89).
• Annual Subscription (Audio Access / All Access) Annual subscription tiers granting access to Dr. Parker Wilson's recorded audio and video teachings: Audio Access at $149.95/year and All Access (audio plus exclusive video collection) at $279.95/year.

Quantifiable outcome

• Clinical effectiveness rate of 85% for anxiety and impulse disorders
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Local Ketamine Clinic (Denver area)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with trusted local ketamine clinic in or around Denver for psychedelic-assisted therapy services. AMI coordinates preparation and integration sessions while the clinic provides the medical ketamine administration component of treatment.
• Venerable Tsultrim Allione of ColoradominorOthersJulia Wilson studies Buddhist shamanistic practices under Venerable Tsultrim Allione of Tara Mandala. This is a spiritual training relationship rather than a business partnership.

Scale indicators11 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Peers

• Brightside Health:

Emerging players

• Charlie Health: Virtual intensive outpatient program focused on teens, young adults, and high-acuity mental health cases; overlaps with AMI's treatment-resistant and mood-disorder specialty but operates at significantly higher acuity and scale.

Broad incumbents

• Talkspace: Public teletherapy platform offering individual, couples, and psychiatry services via a subscription model; competes for AMI's online therapy demand with broader but less specialized clinical positioning.
• Lyra Health: Enterprise mental health benefits provider delivering therapy and coaching through employer contracts; comparable on teletherapy delivery and evidence-based care, but accesses clients via B2B channels AMI does not pursue.
• BetterHelp: Largest direct-to-consumer online therapy marketplace; competes with AMI for teletherapy clients broadly but operates a vastly scaled, network-based model rather than a credentialed specialist practice.

Direct peers

• Two Chairs: Hybrid in-person and teletherapy mental health practice with a measurement-based, outcomes-focused model; most directly comparable to AMI as a therapy services operator (not a software platform) competing on clinical quality and specialty matching.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/drparkerwilson
• Facebookfacebook.com/The-Awakened-Mind-Institute-wwwami
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/dr-parker-wilson-a04a098

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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