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303-986-4197

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Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Substance Use (Drug & Alcohol)

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

If alcohol use is starting to interfere with your relationships, health, or daily responsibilities, therapy can help. Westside Behavioral Care connects individuals with therapists who support clients struggling with alcohol misuse, dependency, or related concerns.
 

Our providers meet each person where they are, whether the goal is harm reduction, sobriety, or understanding the root causes behind substance use.
 

Read more about therapy for alcohol abuse


You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Appointments are available across the Greater Denver area or online statewide. All Westside therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept additional insurance plans. To get started, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.

Dave Bakulski
Dave Bakulski

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.7· 13 reviews
Soonest: This Thursday (6/4/2026) at 10:00 AM

Works with ages 19+ only.

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


  • Anxiety, Depression, and EMDR
  • Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · Golden, CO 80401
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Erin Fischer
Erin Fischer

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.0· 1 review
Soonest: This Thursday (6/4/2026) at 11:00 AM

Erin helps young adults and adults manage anxiety and depression using a collaborative, skills-based approach with DBT and CBT to support her clients' journey toward lasting emotional growth.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
  • Kaiser
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Thomas Stuart
Thomas Stuart

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 2 reviews
Soonest: This Thursday (6/4/2026) at 1:00 PM

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


  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Mindfulness, and Workplace Stress
  • Kaiser
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Joshua Wolfinsohn
Joshua Wolfinsohn

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.8· 6 reviews
Soonest: This Thursday (6/4/2026) at 3:00 PM

Josh empowers adults and seniors to overcome anxiety and addiction using a direct, science-based CBT approach that blends humor and empathy to help them build their best lives.


  • Depression, Anxiety, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Kaiser and Kaiser Medicare
  • In-Person · Northglenn, CO 80234
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jaurene Blacklock
Jaurene Blacklock

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.9· 13 reviews
Soonest: This Thursday (6/4/2026) at 3:30 PM

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.


  • Substance Use, Depression, and Anxiety
  • Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jeremy Thomas
Jeremy Thomas

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.7· 23 reviews
Soonest: This Thursday (6/4/2026) at 5:00 PM

Jeremy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and addiction, empowering them to rethink challenges and move forward with meaningful, valued actions.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
  • Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · Littleton, CO 80123
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Francisca Mix
Francisca Mix

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 1 review
Soonest: 6/8/2026 at 1:00 PM

Francisca helps adults and young adults heal from trauma and addiction using creative, experiential methods to support her clients on their journey toward self-acceptance and growth.


  • Trauma, Substance Use, and Mindfulness
  • Kaiser
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Karen Hauser
Karen Hauser

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

4.1· 14 reviews
Soonest: 6/8/2026 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
  • Humana, Kaiser, and Kaiser Medicare
  • In-Person · Denver, CO 80224
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Laura Shipman
Laura Shipman

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

4.7· 3 reviews
Soonest: 6/8/2026 at 3:30 PM

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.


  • Substance Use, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Women's Issues
  • Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Kaiser, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · Lakewood, CO 80214
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Lindsey Distler
Lindsey Distler

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 1 review
Soonest: 6/9/2026 at 10:00 AM

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, Kaiser, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Crissy Fale
Crissy Fale

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 1 review
Soonest: 6/9/2026 at 4:00 PM

Crissy empowers adults and young adults to heal from trauma, addiction, and relationship issues by breaking stuck patterns and building confidence through ACT and CBT.


  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Depression, and Anxiety
  • Aetna, United/Optum, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Crystal Huynh
Crystal Huynh

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 3 reviews
Soonest: 6/10/2026 at 10:00 AM

Crystal uses a collaborative, trauma-informed approach with brainspotting and CBT to help adults find healing from addiction, anxiety, and grief in a safe, inviting environment.


  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Anxiety
  • Kaiser
  • In-Person · Broomfield, CO 80020
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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