About Westside Behavioral Care
Denver-area therapy, easier scheduling, and licensed mental health care since 1998
Westside Behavioral Care was founded in the summer of 1998 with the goal of making outpatient mental health care easier to find, easier to afford, and easier to schedule. Today, our network includes 250+ licensed therapists serving adults, children, teens, couples, and families across the Denver metro area, Boulder, and surrounding Colorado communities.
Our online Search-and-Schedule system helps you find a therapist who fits your needs by filtering for availability, insurance, specialty, age served, location, teletherapy options, day, and time. You can schedule online in just a few clicks, or contact our scheduling team for one-on-one help.
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Westside At A Glance
Founded: 1998
Affiliated Therapists: 250+ licensed providers
Visit Types: In-person and online therapy
Who We Serve: Children, teens, young adults, adults, older adults, couples, and families
Service Area: Denver, Aurora, Westminster, Golden, Boulder, and surrounding communities
Payment Options: Many major insurance plans and self-pay options
Our Mission
Our mission is to create a timely gateway to outpatient mental health care. We help people in our community use their insurance benefits to access exceptional licensed therapists in private practice, without the frustration of repeated voicemails, unclear availability, or long delays in finding the right fit.
How Westside makes therapy easier
Finding a therapist can be overwhelming. Westside was built to make the process simpler.
Search By What Matters To You
Filter therapists by insurance, specialty, location, teletherapy availability, age served, day of week, and appointment time.
See Real Availability
Our scheduling system shows therapists who are actively accepting new clients and have appointment times available.
Schedule A Real Appointment
Instead of submitting a request and waiting for a call back, you can choose an available therapist and schedule directly online.
Get Personal Help When You Need It
Our scheduling team is available by phone and email for people who prefer help finding the right therapist.
Who We Help
Westside Behavioral Care therapists support people across many stages of life, including children, teens, young adults, adults, older adults, couples, and families. Our therapists provide outpatient care for concerns such as anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief and loss, major life transitions, self-esteem, and more.
• Adults
• Children
• Couples
• Elders
• Families
• LGBTQIA+
• Teens
Insurance & Affordability
We work with many major health insurance companies to help make therapy more affordable. Because insurance coverage can vary by plan, therapist, and appointment type, clients can use the scheduling tool or contact our team to confirm current options before booking.
Our Values
All Are Welcome
We welcome people seeking support, healing, clarity, and change. Our therapists serve clients from many backgrounds, identities, ages, and life experiences.
Access Matters
Therapy should not be harder to schedule than it needs to be. We focus on availability, insurance access, and clear next steps.
Fit Matters
The right therapist can make a meaningful difference. That is why our scheduling process considers specialty, age served, location, teletherapy, insurance, and appointment availability.
Therapists Should Be Supported
Westside helps therapists reduce administrative barriers so they can focus more fully on providing care. For providers interested in partnering with Westside, visit our Grow With Us page.
Dr. Thomas R. Giles, Psy.D.
Westside Behavioral Care was founded by Dr. Thomas R. Giles, Psy.D., a clinical psychologist with 20 years of clinical experience before moving into an administrative leadership role with Westside. Dr. Giles specialized in the treatment of obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic disorder, and bulimia, published on psychotherapy and related topics, and served for a number of years as executive director for Cigna Behavioral Care of Colorado.
Dr. Giles is also the author or editor of three books, including Cognitive-Behavior Therapy: A Restructuring Approach, Managed Mental Health Care, and Handbook of Effective Psychotherapy. His background in clinical care, managed care, and psychotherapy effectiveness helped shape Westside’s focus on access, quality, insurance, and therapist-client fit.
Past Awards & Quality Recognition
Westside received PacifiCare’s “Top Therapists in Denver” rating 4 years in a row.
As part of a quality assurance program, PacifiCare tested Westside’s therapists against hundreds of others in a multi-state region. PacifiCare asked patients to fill out a scientifically-validated survey which measured how they were doing after receiving care. Westside won the award for best clinical results all four years the program was in existence. PacifiCare honored Westside with several awards, commemorative plaques and congratulatory letters. Westside Behavioral Care provides Denver area therapists, licensed clinical social workers, psychologists and licensed professional counselors who go through background, licensing and education checks and meet ongoing performance standards.
Need Help Now?
Westside Behavioral Care is not a crisis service. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 911. If you are struggling or in crisis, call or text 988 for free, confidential, 24/7 support. You can also visit our Crisis and Emergency Resources page for additional resources.
FAQs About Westside Behavioral Care
How do I schedule an appointment with Westside Behavioral Care?
You can schedule online using our Search-and-Schedule system or call our scheduling team at 303-986-4197 during business hours. The online tool lets you filter therapists by insurance, specialty, age served, location, teletherapy, and available appointment times.
Does Westside Behavioral Care accept insurance?
Westside works with many major health insurance companies. Insurance availability can vary by plan, location, and visit type.
Do you offer online therapy?
Yes. Many Westside therapists offer teletherapy, and many also provide in-person appointments. The scheduling tool lets you filter for online or location-based care.
Who does Westside Behavioral Care serve?
Westside therapists serve adults, children, teens, couples, and families. Therapists have a wide range of specialties, including anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, grief, EMDR, DBT, CBT, couples counseling, and family therapy.
How does Westside match clients with therapists?
Westside’s scheduling system helps match clients with therapists based on availability, insurance, specialty, age served, location, teletherapy preference, and appointment time.
Are Westside therapists licensed?
Yes. Westside’s network includes Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies (DORA) licensed therapists such as licensed clinical social workers, psychologists, and licensed professional counselors.
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