Ben Saxey PA-C approaches medicine from a standpoint of working with his patients to realize and obtain their own safe and healthy goals. He is not a drug salesman. He will help understand your mental health situation and options for treatment that are available. This can include psychoeducation, goal setting and lifestyle improvement, referral for the appropriate therapy, referral for neuropsychological testing, medication management, referral to the latest studies of frontline research in Mental Health, and some of the newest forms of treatment like Ketamine and TMS treatment.
Mike has always had a desire to support those struggling with their mental health. He believes that the client-provider relationship is critical to mental health treatment and he values joining his patients on their mental health journey. He creates effective, evidence-based treatment plans in collaboration with his clients, encouraging their input and opinions regarding treatment. He views mental health through a biopsychosocial model and emphasizes the strengths of each client as they make treatment decisions. He is excited about new treatment options in psychiatry including ketamine/spravato along with research focused on psychedelics. Mike graduated from the University of Utah physician assistant program and immediately pursued his doctorate degree from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions. There he completed the psychiatry track of the Doctor of Medical Science (DMSc) program where he received additional education in psychiatry. Before becoming a physician assistant, he obtained his undergraduate degree in social work to better understand people, their life perspectives, and how he and others relate to the world. In his spare time, Mike enjoys spending time with his family, oil painting, playing the piano, and snow skiing.
Dr. Sorensen MD (he/they) received his degree in medicine from The Ohio State University in 2010. He has worked in a variety of settings including pharmacies, clinics, start-ups and hospitals across the world. With a focus on patient-centered care, Dr. Sorensen works with clients to incorporate their unique culture, beliefs, medical issues and preferences into a personalized and effective treatment plan. Dr. Sorensen has experience treating adults, adolescents, LGBTQ+ individuals, and recent immigrants. He focuses on medication management, but also provides brief therapy and coordinates with therapists and medical specialists when needed. He offers gender affirming care including hormones and surgery evaluations for his transgender and nonbinary clients. Dr. Sorensen prescribes TMS, ketamine and Spravato for treatment resistant depression. He can refer patients to the research department for psychedelic treatments when appropriate. Although he often discusses new treatment options with his clients, he also works to simplify medication treatments with the goal of increasing each patient’s quality of life.