Receptionist
303-857-5074

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Receptionist
303-986-4197

Hours
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.

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Bella Ouaknine

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Offers sessions in-person and online

Bella offers a safe and inclusive space where clients can grow, learn new skills, heal and create long lasting changes.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 400 South McCaslin Blvd, Louisville , CO 80027

Seeing patients over 18 years old. No couples.

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Lauren Young

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions only online

Lauren offers techniques for handling stress, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges in various situations.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

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Kristine Ocasek

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Kristine understands that therapy can be quite uncomfortable and challenging, but it can also provide relief and hope.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 3570 E 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

In-person only available Thursdays.

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Tye Kemp

Licensed Professional Counselor

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

  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

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Lauran Jacks

Doctor of Psychology

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

  • Online Therapy Sessions, No Physical Location, CO

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Wendy Klein

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

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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Emilie Graham

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions only online

Emilie provides a nonjudgmental, confidential, caring, and constructive atmosphere so you feel safe.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Online Sessions Only, No Physical Location, CO 80202

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John Sander

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions in-person and online

John has been working in the health and wellness field for over a decade.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 2727 Bryant St., Denver, CO 80211

Only seeing patients in crisis.

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Ashley Seeger

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Ashley has expertise in communication skills, empathy and bringing mindful awareness into relationships.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 824 Pine Street, Louisville, CO 80024

Lynne McRae
Lynne McRae

Doctor of Psychology

Offers sessions only online

Lynne provides compassionate, holistic treatment including Therapy, Reiki, Yoga Nidra and Herbal Consultations.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Sessions, No Physical Location, CO

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Molly Esterl-Byrne

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Molly offers therapy to individuals, families and/or couples.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 80 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020

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Cheryl Lispi

Licensed Professional Counselor

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

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

Cheryl sees clients ages 18 and older.