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.
Gess Cross
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/7/2026 at 8:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Gess specializes in EMDR therapy for kids and adults, offering a judgment-free space to heal from trauma, anxiety, and grief while supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/7/2026 at 9:00 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.
Bill Brewer
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Next appointment on 5/7/2026 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Bill provides a safe place to speak openly supported by deep compassion.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Not seeing couples.
Thomas Stuart
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/7/2026 at 11:00 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
Crystal Dudley
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/7/2026 at 12:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Crystal empowers teens and adults to overcome shame, anxiety, and PTSD through a compassionate, integrative approach that fosters self-acceptance and emotional well-being.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/7/2026 at 1:00 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.
Nancy A. Gunzner
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Next appointment on 5/7/2026 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.
Jaurene Blacklock
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/7/2026 at 2:30 PM
Offers sessions only online
Jaurene offers solution-focused online therapy for children and adults, specializing in addiction, anxiety, and relationship issues to help her clients achieve positive, productive change.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Jenna Willis
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/8/2026 at 7:00 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
Mark Pennick
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Next appointment on 5/8/2026 at 11:00 AM
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.
Megan Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/8/2026 at 12:00 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
Loretta McGill
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/9/2026 at 8:30 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
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