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Aurora

Therapists In Aurora And Nearby

Looking for a therapist in Aurora, Colorado? Westside Behavioral Care connects individuals and families with licensed mental health professionals who provide compassionate, evidence-based support. Our Aurora therapists work with children, teens, adults, couples, and families across a variety of emotional and behavioral concerns, including anxiety, trauma, depression, grief, and relationship challenges.

We serve communities throughout Aurora from Southlands and Tallyn’s Reach to Seven Hills, Meadow Hills, Saddle Rock, Heather Gardens, Sable Ridge, and Murphy Creek. Whether you live near Cherry Creek State Park, close to Buckley Space Force Base, or in the E-470 corridor, our team offers convenient access to care.

Shana Dobson
Shana Dobson

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0★★★★★· 4 reviews
Soonest: 10/21/2026 at 8:00 AM

Shana provides compassionate, inclusive therapy for all ages, specializing in ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ support to help her clients feel safe, validated, and empowered on their path to peace.


  • ADHD, Depression, and LGBTQIA+
  • Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Self Pay, and United/Optum
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Cari McLerran
Cari McLerran

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0★★★★★· 3 reviews
Soonest: 10/21/2026 at 8:15 AM

Cari helps adults overcome trauma and addiction using DBT and ACT, leveraging her love of geek culture to build a supportive, stigma-free space for lasting growth.


  • Anxiety, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, and Trauma
  • Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Self Pay, and United/Optum
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Mark Pennick
Mark Pennick

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

4.2★★★★★· 35 reviews
Soonest: 10/21/2026 at 9:30 AM

Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.

Mark specializes in trauma and neurodiversity, using ACT and CPT to help adults find strength and healing through a compassionate, mindfulness-based approach.


  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Developmental Disabilities
  • Aetna and United/Optum
  • In-Person · Denver, CO 80238
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jean Miller
Jean Miller

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0★★★★★· 2 reviews
Soonest: 10/21/2026 at 10:00 AM

Jean empowers adults and young adults through a holistic, strengths-based approach, specializing in anxiety, life transitions, and women's issues to support their journey of healing.


  • Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and Depression
  • Self Pay and United/Optum
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Karen Hauser
Karen Hauser

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

3.9★★★★★· 16 reviews
Soonest: 10/21/2026 at 1:00 PM

Seeing patients over 18 years old.

Karen is an expert in CBT for adults and seniors in Denver, navigating trauma and grief, offering a supportive path toward personal growth and emotional recovery.


  • Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Depression
  • Aetna, Humana Medicare, Medicare, Self Pay, and United/Optum
  • In-Person · Denver, CO 80224
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Lindsey Distler
Lindsey Distler

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0★★★★★· 1 review
Soonest: 10/21/2026 at 2:00 PM

Lindsey specializes in trauma and addiction recovery for adults and the LGBTQIA+ community, using EMDR and CBT to provide a compassionate, direct path toward authentic and lasting healing.


  • Anxiety, Substance Use, and Trauma
  • Cigna, Self Pay, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Cheryl Lispi
Cheryl Lispi

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.9★★★★★· 15 reviews
Soonest: 10/21/2026 at 2:00 PM

Cheryl sees clients ages 18 and older.

Cheryl provides compassionate, holistic therapy for adults and couples, specializing in trauma, depression, and LGBTQIA+ care to foster authentic healing and lasting connection.


  • Depression, Domestic Violence, and Grief & Loss
  • Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Self Pay, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · Greenwood Village, CO 80111
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Stacie Aden
Stacie Aden

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

5.0★★★★★· 2 reviews
Soonest: 10/21/2026 at 3:30 PM

Seeing patients over 18 years old.

Stacie uses a psychodynamic approach in Denver to help adults manage emotional distress and trauma, fostering a more meaningful and purposeful life through self-awareness and vitality.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Major Life Transitions
  • Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Self Pay, and United/Optum
  • In-Person · Denver, CO 80246
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Liam Kirk
Liam Kirk

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Soonest: 10/21/2026 at 4:00 PM

Liam helps teens and adults with ADHD stop fighting themselves and figure out who they really are.


  • ADHD, Major Life Transitions, and Self-Esteem
  • Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Medicare, and United/Optum
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Samantha Day
Samantha Day

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Soonest: 10/22/2026 at 6:00 AM

Samantha is committed to making every client feels seen, respected, and accepted exactly as they are.


  • ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Women's Issues
  • Anthem BCBS, Humana Medicare, and Medicare
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
David Karl
David Karl

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.8★★★★★· 4 reviews
Soonest: 10/22/2026 at 5:00 PM

David offers bilingual English and Spanish therapy for all ages, specializing in couples, ADHD, and trauma to help families find lasting healing through his compassionate online sessions.


  • ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression
  • Aetna, Anthem BCBS, Cigna, Humana Medicare, Medicare, Self Pay, and United/Optum
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Lisa Hoffman
Lisa Hoffman

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0★★★★★· 1 review
Soonest: 10/26/2026 at 10:00 AM

Lisa provides empathetic, non-judgmental care for teens and adults, using ACT and EMDR to help her clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and identity while rediscovering their best selves.


  • ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression
  • Self Pay
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado

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