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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.

Thomas Stuart
5.0
Based on 2 Verified Client Ratings
Thomas Stuart

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 5/2/2026 at 1:00 PM

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

Julie Atabe, Kaiser Therapist, is located in Broomfield, in the Greater Denver Area in Colorado.
5.0
Based on 3 Verified Client Ratings
Julie Atabe

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 5/4/2026 at 8:00 AM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Julie helps adults and seniors navigate anxiety and life transitions using CBT and EMDR, empowering her clients to reclaim their purpose and resilience online or in person.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • 80 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020

Therapist Lauren Young standing outside wearing a black top
4.3
Based on 3 Verified Client Ratings
Lauren Young

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 5/4/2026 at 1:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Lauren empowers young adults and adults to navigate life transitions and anxiety, using decades of experience to help them develop healthy coping strategies and reclaim their personal narrative.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Carole Vogt
4.7
Based on 9 Verified Client Ratings
Carole Vogt

Doctor of Psychology

Next appointment on 5/6/2026 at 11:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Carole uses warm, CBT-based care to help adults and seniors navigate anxiety and life transitions, providing her clients a safe, supportive space to heal and move forward.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Jeff Nelson Headshot
5.0
Based on 8 Verified Client Ratings
Jeff Nelson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 5/7/2026 at 7:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Jeff provides empathetic online therapy for adults, specializing in addiction, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ support to help clients navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their inner strengths.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Seeing patients over 18 years old.

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 5/8/2026 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.

5.0
Based on 12 Verified Client Ratings
André Neitzel

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 5/12/2026 at 9:00 AM

Offers sessions in-person and online

André provides conversational therapy for adults and seniors dealing with anxiety, depression, and trauma, focusing on pattern recognition to foster lasting growth and emotional clarity.

Gender: Man

  • 8774 Yates Dr, Westminister, CO 80031

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

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 5/19/2026 at 3:00 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

Denyse Breeden

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions in-person and online

Denyse helps women navigate ADHD and trauma through somatic experiencing and hypnotherapy, guiding her adult clients toward lasting nervous system regulation and emotional release.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

Denyse only works with women.

5.0
Based on 1 Verified Client Rating
Gess Cross

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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

denver therapist
5.0
Based on 2 Verified Client Ratings
Tee Solani

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions only online

Tee uses a warm, solution-focused approach and CBT to help adults and young adults navigate depression and major life transitions by building on their unique personal strengths.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Black or African American

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

denver therapist
5.0
Based on 4 Verified Client Ratings
Kimberly Callahan

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Kimberly provides compassionate, holistic care for neurodivergent children and adults, using CBT and DBT to help her clients overcome anxiety, ADHD, and trauma while fostering resilience.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Asian

Pronouns: She/Her

  • 12600 W. Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215