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303-986-4197

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Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Chronic Illness

Therapists for Chronic Illness Support in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients

Living with chronic illness can take a toll on your emotional health, relationships, and day-to-day life. Westside Behavioral Care offers therapists who specialize in supporting individuals coping with conditions like autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes, and other long-term health issues.

 

Therapy can help you manage stress, grief, identity shifts, and the emotional impact of ongoing symptoms or limitations.

 

Read more about therapy for chronic illness

You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Westside providers offer in-person sessions across the Greater Denver metro and online therapy statewide. All therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept other major insurance plans. For assistance, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.

Gess Cross

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 8:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Gess will ensure it’s a judgement free space where you don’t have to fear the deepest parts of you being seen.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

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Shannon Lamb

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 9:30 AM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Shannon teaches clients how to actively cope with difficult sensations, emotions and thoughts.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

  • 1365 Forest Park Circle, Lafayette, CO 80026

Lisa Hoffman
Lisa Hoffman

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Lisa strives to see people regain balance emotionally, physically, and otherwise.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Asian

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

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Lauran Jacks

Doctor of Psychology

Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Lauran always works with the patient in their comfort level and style.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

Average Rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Bill Brewer
Bill Brewer

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 12:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Bill provides a safe place to speak openly supported by deep compassion.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

Average Rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Not seeing couples.

Headshot of therapist Brenda Lucero wearing a white blouse, smiling.
Brenda Lucero

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 2:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Brenda is dedicated to fostering transformative change through empathetic, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapy.

Gender: Prefer Not to Share

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

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Cheryl Lispi

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 3:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Cheryl specializes in depression, trauma, grief and loss, domestic abuse, and LGBTQ concerns.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Cheryl sees clients ages 18 and older.

Thomas Stuart
Thomas Stuart

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/21/2026 at 8:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Thomas helps support his clients with a style that is warm, receptive, and understanding.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Therapist Tye Kemp wearing a blue shirt outdoors
Tye Kemp

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 4/21/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Tye believes that some clients are best served by simply creating a space where they can safely be present and honest with themselves.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

Average Rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

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Susan Goodenberger

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Next appointment on 4/21/2026 at 12:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Susan appreciates each and every person’s uniqueness.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: She/Her

Average Rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

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Wendy Klein

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 4/21/2026 at 3:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Wendy specializes in bipolar disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Two or more ethnicities/races

Pronouns: She/Her

Average Rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 2050 S. Oneida Street, Denver, CO 80224

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

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Sarah Page

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 4/22/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only in-person

Sarah has over 30 years experience in couples counseling and individual therapy.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

Average Rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarHalf Star

  • 950 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214