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Appointments may be available in as little as 48 hours. Many major insurance plans accepted.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy can provide support, perspective, and practical tools for navigating challenges, improving emotional well-being, and building healthier patterns over time.

Better Understand Patterns & Behaviors

Therapy can help individuals recognize emotional patterns, thought processes, relationship dynamics, and behaviors that may be affecting daily life and overall well-being.

Develop Healthier Coping Strategies

Many people use therapy to build practical tools for managing stress, navigating challenges, improving communication, and responding to difficult situations more effectively.

Improve Emotional Awareness & Regulation

Therapy can support greater self-awareness, emotional balance, boundary-setting, and confidence in managing emotions across work, relationships, and everyday life.

Support Long-Term Personal Growth

In addition to addressing immediate concerns, therapy can help individuals strengthen resilience, improve self-understanding, and build healthier long-term habits and routines.

We Work With Your Insurance

Westside Behavioral Care works with many major insurance providers to help make therapy more accessible and affordable. Coverage for counseling may vary depending on your plan, therapist availability, and whether you are seeking virtual or in-person sessions.

You can filter therapists based on your plan to find covered care quickly.

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
Thomas Stuart

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 2 reviews
Soonest: 6/17/2026 at 8:00 AM

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
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Travis Byrne
Travis Byrne

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 2 reviews
Soonest: 6/17/2026 at 8:30 AM

Travis helps adults and young adults manage anxiety and OCD using evidence-based ACT, offering him as a collaborative partner for those seeking meaningful behavioral change.


  • Anxiety, OCD, and Chronic Illness
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Sarah Page
Sarah Page

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

4.1· 17 reviews
Soonest: 6/17/2026 at 9:00 AM

Sarah helps adults and couples find vibrancy through brain-spotting and holistic therapy, specializing in trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues for lasting emotional change.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
  • Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, and more
  • In-Person · Lakewood, CO 80214
Bill Brewer
Bill Brewer

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

4.9· 9 reviews
Soonest: 6/17/2026 at 10:00 AM

Not seeing couples.

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


  • Grief & Loss, Major Life Transitions, and Trauma
  • Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, United/Optum, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Cheryl Lispi
Cheryl Lispi

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.9· 15 reviews
Soonest: 6/17/2026 at 2:00 PM

Cheryl sees clients ages 18 and older.

Cheryl provides compassionate, holistic therapy for adults and couples, specializing in trauma, depression, and LGBTQIA+ care to foster authentic healing and lasting connection.


  • Depression, Domestic Violence, and Grief & Loss
  • Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · Greenwood Village, CO 80111
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Mark Pennick
Mark Pennick

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

4.2· 35 reviews
Soonest: 6/19/2026 at 9:00 AM

Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.

Mark specializes in trauma and neurodiversity, using ACT and CPT to help adults find strength and healing through a compassionate, mindfulness-based approach.


  • Autism Spectrum Disorder, Developmental Disabilities, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy
  • Aetna, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · Denver, CO 80238
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Lauren Young
Lauren Young

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.3· 3 reviews
Soonest: 6/22/2026 at 1:00 PM

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.


  • Major Life Transitions, Anxiety, and Depression
  • Aetna, Cigna, United/Optum, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Julie Atabe
Julie Atabe

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 4 reviews
Soonest: 6/29/2026 at 2:00 PM

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.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • In-Person · Broomfield, CO 80020
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Wendy Klein
Wendy Klein

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

4.6· 8 reviews
Soonest: 6/30/2026 at 4:00 PM

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

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.


  • Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and Depression
  • Aetna, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · Denver, CO 80224
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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Need Help Finding the Right Therapist?

Searching for a therapist can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when looking for support that feels comfortable and aligned with your needs. Our team can help answer questions, explain therapy options, and connect you with therapists based on preferences like communication style, areas of focus, scheduling, availability, and insurance coverage.