Kindbridge Partners with Axis Integrated Mental Health in Colorado

The partnership aims to expand access to specialized care for Coloradans struggling with gambling addiction and related mental health conditions.

Jan. 29, 2026 at 8:47pm

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Kindbridge Behavioral Health, a Denver-based provider specializing in gambling addiction treatment, has announced a partnership with Axis Integrated Mental Health, a Colorado psychiatry clinic. The partnership will provide a clear care pathway for people and families, starting with specialized gambling addiction therapy and progressing to advanced psychiatric treatment like Deep TMS and Spravato (esketamine) when therapy alone is not enough.

Why it matters

Since the launch of legal sports betting in Colorado in 2020, participation has grown significantly, with annual wagering increasing from about $2.3 billion to more than $6.3 billion. This growth reflects expanded access to regulated betting options, particularly through mobile platforms. As access has expanded, so has the importance of ensuring that appropriate support is available for those struggling with gambling addiction and related mental health conditions.

The details

The partnership between Kindbridge and Axis helps fill the gap by offering an integrated model that combines Kindbridge's gambling-specific therapy with Axis' advanced psychiatric care. Kindbridge provides specialized gambling addiction therapy and structured support via telehealth, while Axis offers advanced interventions such as Deep TMS (Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation) and Spravato (esketamine) to help accelerate progress for patients.

  • Kindbridge Behavioral Health and Axis Integrated Mental Health announced the partnership on Thursday, January 30, 2026.
  • Legal sports betting was launched in Colorado in 2020.

The players

Kindbridge Behavioral Health

A Denver, Colorado, provider specializing in gambling addiction treatment.

Axis Integrated Mental Health

A Colorado psychiatry clinic that offers advanced interventions such as Deep TMS and Spravato.

Daniel Umfleet

The CEO of Kindbridge Behavioral Health.

Liesl Perez

The Co-founder of Axis Integrated Mental Health.

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What they’re saying

“Gambling disorder is one of the most misunderstood behavioral health conditions, but it is highly treatable with the right care. This partnership makes it easier for Colorado families to take action quickly and access specialized treatment that matches the true complexity of the problem.”

— Daniel Umfleet, CEO, Kindbridge Behavioral Health (cdcgaming.com)

“Most people want help for their compulsive behaviors but are unsure of where to even start. This partnership makes it easier for people to start care easily with specialized therapy, then access cutting-edge treatments that can deliver better results than just medication or therapy alone.”

— Liesl Perez, Co-founder, Axis Integrated Mental Health (cdcgaming.com)

What’s next

The partnership between Kindbridge and Axis Integrated Mental Health will allow Coloradans to access specialized gambling addiction therapy via Kindbridge's telehealth services, as well as advanced psychiatric treatments like Deep TMS and Spravato at Axis' clinics in Denver, Aurora, Boulder, and Westminster.

The takeaway

This partnership aims to provide a comprehensive and integrated approach to addressing gambling addiction and related mental health conditions in Colorado, making it easier for individuals and families to access the specialized care they need to overcome these challenges.