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.
Travis Byrne
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
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.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Nancy Wolff
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Nancy supports adults and LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating trauma, addiction, and grief using a mindful, sex-positive approach to help them find hope and authentic healing.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Caroline Hanlet
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Caroline uses DBT and EMDR to empower clients ages 15 and older to overcome eating disorders, addiction, and trauma through a compassionate, supportive approach.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Caroline works with clients ages 15 and older.
Lauren Kolsum
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Lauren uses IFS and EMDR to help LGBTQ+ teens and adults heal from trauma and eating disorders through a creative, inclusive approach that fosters deep emotional connection and self-compassion.
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
- 2727 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80211
Laurie Hintz
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Laurie specializes in trauma, anxiety, and relationship therapy for adults and seniors, utilizing ACT and CBT to help clients achieve lasting emotional wellness and personal growth.
Gender: Woman
- 9362 Teddy Lane, Lone Tree , CO 80124
Brittany Tuttle
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Brittany specializes in EMDR, anxiety, and grief, helping adults and young adults navigate life transitions with a warm, authentic approach focused on healing and self-empowerment.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Becky Guido
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Becky helps adults overcome ADHD, autism, and trauma through an eclectic, mindfulness-based approach that empowers her clients to achieve growth and balance.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Seeing patients over 18 years old.
Aleea Dinkens
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Aleea supports adults facing trauma and ADHD, using her warm, approachable style to help them build self-worth and find lasting strength in their struggles.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Sarah Zalkin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Sarah uses a warm, creative approach to help children, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, and family transitions through evidence-based CBT.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Seeing kids, teens, and adults under 40 years old.
Christina Pacheco
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Christina specializes in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy, helping adults and young adults break free from addiction and unhealthy patterns to find lasting healing.
Gender: Woman
- 1805 S Bellaire St, Denver, CO 80222
Christina sees clients 18 and over.
Bella Ouaknine
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers sessions in-person and online
Bella provides holistic, mindfulness-based therapy for adults in Colorado, helping them heal from anxiety, depression, and trauma through an inclusive, authentic, and collaborative approach.
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
- 400 South McCaslin Blvd, Louisville , CO 80027
Seeing patients over 18 years old. No couples.
Kristine Ocasek
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Kristine supports adults navigating life transitions, grief, and relationship stress through an empathetic, person-centered approach to help them find relief and hope.
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
- 3570 E 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
In-person only available Thursdays.

