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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.

Susan Goodenberger
Susan Goodenberger

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

5.0· 5 reviews

Susan provides inclusive, evidence-based support for children and adults managing trauma, ADHD, and chronic illness, helping them achieve lasting healing through practical, holistic care.


  • Trauma, Chronic Illness, and Anxiety
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Nancy Wolff
Nancy Wolff

Licensed Professional Counselor

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.


  • Grief & Loss, Trauma, and LGBTQIA+
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Caroline Hanlet
Caroline Hanlet

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 2 reviews

Caroline works with clients ages 15 and older.

Caroline uses DBT and EMDR to empower clients ages 15 and older to overcome eating disorders, addiction, and trauma through a compassionate, supportive approach.


  • Eating Disorders, Substance Use, and Trauma
  • Aetna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Lauren Kolsum
Lauren Kolsum

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 2 reviews

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.


  • Self-Esteem, Eating Disorders, and LGBTQIA+
  • Humana, and more
  • In-Person · Denver, CO 80211
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Laurie Hintz
Laurie Hintz

Licensed Professional Counselor

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.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Major Life Transitions
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • In-Person · Lone Tree, CO 80124
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Brittany Tuttle
Brittany Tuttle

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

5.0· 1 review

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.


  • Relationship Challenges, Anxiety, and Depression
  • Humana, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Aleea Dinkens
Aleea Dinkens

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

5.0· 2 reviews

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.


  • Trauma, Relationship Challenges, and ADHD
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Sarah Zalkin
Sarah Zalkin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

4.7· 3 reviews

Seeing kids, teens, and adults under 40 years old.

Sarah uses a warm, creative approach to help children, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, and family transitions through evidence-based CBT.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Grief & Loss
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Christina Pacheco
Christina Pacheco

Licensed Professional Counselor

Christina sees clients 18 and over.

Christina specializes in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy, helping adults and young adults break free from addiction and unhealthy patterns to find lasting healing.


  • Anxiety, Substance Use, and Trauma
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • In-Person · Denver, CO 80222
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado

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