Chronic Illness
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Appointments may be available in as little as 48 hours. Many major insurance plans accepted.
Thomas Stuart
Licensed Professional Counselor
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
Licensed Professional Counselor
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
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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
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
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
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
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
Licensed Professional Counselor
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
Licensed Professional Counselor
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
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
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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
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

