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.
Susie Martinez
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Susie provides compassionate, attachment-focused online therapy for adults navigating trauma, PTSD, and anxiety, helping clients achieve emotional growth and lasting healing.
Gender: Woman
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Prefers online sessions, but offers in-person if needed.
Kara Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Kara provides trauma-informed online therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults and young adults navigating gender identity and anxiety, helping them find a clear and empowered path forward.
Gender: Gender Non-Conforming
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: They/Them/She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Lisa Volk
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers sessions in-person and online
Lisa uses CBT and family systems therapy for adults and young adults navigating anxiety, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
Gender: Woman
- 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Angela Gould
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Offers sessions only online
Angela offers online therapy for teens through seniors, utilizing EMDR and mindfulness to help individuals and couples heal from trauma and build meaningful relationship connections.
Gender: Woman
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Pamela Boaz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Pamela is an expert in EMDR and CBT, helping teens and adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges through a practical and compassionate approach.
Gender: Woman
- 2095 W. 6th Ave., Broomfield, CO 80020
Theresa Palermo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Theresa uses various therapeutic modalities to help children and adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and grief through an experiential, relational approach.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 1120 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette , CO 80026
Seeing patients over 9 years old.
Kelly Cote
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Kelly specializes in trauma and addiction therapy, using EMDR and compassionate care to help adults and couples navigate grief and find their new normal.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 7955 E. Arapahoe Ct., Centennial, CO 80112
Shayna Reibman
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Offers sessions only online
Shayna provides online EMDR and trauma therapy for adults and veterans, creating a safe space to heal from anxiety and abuse while building lasting resilience.
Gender: Woman
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
- 390 South Potomac Way Suite C, Aurora, CO 80012
Gretchen Flores
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Gretchen specializes in women’s issues and trauma, utilizing EMDR and CBT to help young adults and adults find their voice and gain skills for lasting emotional health and recovery.
Gender: Woman
- 13791 E. Rice Place, Aurora, CO 80015
Sees men by telehealth only and women in person or online.
Jeanette Van Akkeren
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Jeanette provides online therapy for Colorado teens and young adults, specializing in EMDR and trauma-focused care to help her clients achieve lasting mental and physical wellness.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Latino or Hispanic or Spanish Origin of any ethnicity/race
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Laura Shipman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Laura offers compassionate trauma and addiction therapy in Lakewood, using EMDR and CBT to help adolescents and adults build resilience in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 950 Wadsworth Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80214
Susan Monahan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Susan specializes in couples and child therapy in Lakewood, using EMDR and Imago Relationship Therapy to help all ages find emotional balance and stronger connections.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Asian
Pronouns: She/Her
- 200 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228
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