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303-986-4197

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Abuse & Neglect

Therapists for Abuse Survivors in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients

Recovering from abuse can take time, support, and a safe therapeutic space. At Westside Behavioral Care, our therapists work with survivors of physical, emotional, sexual, and verbal abuse to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, and develop healthy boundaries.
 

We understand how difficult it can be to open up about these experiences, and our goal is to help you feel empowered, not retraumatized. Whether your experience is recent or long in the past, therapy can support you in regaining a sense of safety, control, and trust.
 

Read more about therapy for abuse survivors


You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Appointments are available in person throughout the Greater Denver area and online across Colorado. All of our providers are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many also accept other insurance plans. Call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com for help scheduling your first session.

Thomas Stuart
5.0
Based on 2 Verified Client Ratings
Thomas Stuart

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 5/16/2026 at 8:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Thomas specializes in workplace issues, career stress, and addiction, using a solution-oriented CBT approach to help adults overcome barriers and achieve lasting recovery.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Therapist Loretta McGill's professional headshot
4.8
Based on 12 Verified Client Ratings
Loretta McGill

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 5/16/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Loretta provides compassionate therapy for adults, utilizing CBT and DBT to help her clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and eating disorders while building self-esteem in a safe space.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Two or more ethnicities/races

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Dave Bakulski
4.7
Based on 13 Verified Client Ratings
Dave Bakulski

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Dave provides warm, empathic therapy, using CBT and EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through his client-centered and strength-based approach.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

  • 910 13th St Suite, Golden, CO 80401

Works with ages 19+ only.

4.6
Based on 7 Verified Client Ratings
Megan Keith

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 1:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Megan specializes in trauma and PTSD recovery for adults, using Cognitive Processing Therapy to help her clients heal from past invalidation and find lasting emotional self-esteem.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Online therapist Mark Pennick wearing a gray sweater standing by a beige wall
4.2
Based on 35 Verified Client Ratings
Mark Pennick

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 2:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

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

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

  • 2373 Central Park Blvd., Denver, CO 80238

Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.

Therapist Wendy Klein Headshot indoors
4.6
Based on 8 Verified Client Ratings
Wendy Klein

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 2:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Wendy provides caring, eclectic therapy for adults and seniors managing bipolar disorder and anxiety, using CBT and mindfulness to help her clients find lasting relief.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Two or more ethnicities/races

Pronouns: She/Her

  • 2050 S. Oneida Street, Denver, CO 80224

New clients must complete the initial paperwork ahead of the first appointment

Headshot of therapist Karen Hauser.
4.1
Based on 14 Verified Client Ratings
Karen Hauser

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 3:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

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.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

  • 6795 E. Tennessee Ave, Denver, CO 80224

Seeing patients over 18 years old.

Headshot of Justin Ryan sitting outdoors
5.0
Based on 1 Verified Client Rating
Justin Ryan

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 5:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Justin empowers teens, adults, and couples to heal from trauma and strengthen attachments using EMDR and solution-focused therapy in a safe, empathetic space.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: Asian

Pronouns: He/Him

  • 10316 W Bowles Ave, Littleton , CO 80127

Jenna Willis
4.6
Based on 7 Verified Client Ratings
Jenna Willis

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 5/20/2026 at 9:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Jenna empowers Colorado adolescents and adults to overcome anxiety and trauma, using mindfulness and positive techniques to help her clients find joy and emotional resilience.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Anna Brown Headshot
4.9
Based on 11 Verified Client Ratings
Anna Rocio Brown

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 5/21/2026 at 5:15 PM

Offers sessions only online

Anna specializes in bilingual Christian telehealth for women 45+, using EMDR and CBT to help clients find healing from trauma and anxiety in a supportive virtual environment.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Latino or Hispanic or Spanish Origin of any ethnicity/race

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Anna is exclusively accepting new female patients 45 years old and over.

Amanda Phannadeth is a Asian Kaiser Therapist in Broomfield, Colorado outside the Denver area.
5.0
Based on 2 Verified Client Ratings
Amanda Phannadeth

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 5/22/2026 at 2:30 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Amanda provides compassionate, trauma-informed care for children and adults, using play therapy and CBT to foster healing, felt safety, and secure relationships.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Asian

Pronouns: She/Her

  • 2095 W 6th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020

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4.7
Based on 15 Verified Client Ratings
Nancy A. Gunzner

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Next appointment on 5/26/2026 at 2:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Nancy, bilingual in Spanish, provides therapy in Longmont, using EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through an honest, rapport-centered approach that fosters lasting healing.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • 1079 South Hover Street, Longmont, CO 80501

Couples Counseling ONLY OFFERED In-Person at Nancy's Office.