Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective tools for addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. Therapists at Westside Behavioral Care use CBT to help clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, reduce emotional distress, and build healthier coping strategies.
Common concerns treated with CBT include anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessive thoughts, and negative self-image. CBT is practical and solution-focused, offering structure and measurable progress for individuals looking to make lasting change.
Read more about CBT CBT is appropriate for children, teens, and adults, and it can be used for both short-term goals and long-term emotional growth. Westside’s licensed therapists work collaboratively with each client to tailor sessions for specific needs, whether it’s challenging irrational beliefs or learning skills for emotional regulation. Appointments are available in person across the greater Denver area — including Aurora, Lakewood, Boulder, Arvada, and Littleton — or online from anywhere in Colorado. All therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many also accept other insurance plans. You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com for personal assistance scheduling your first session.
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
- Kaiser
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Libby Triolo
Licensed Professional Counselor
Libby uses CBT and ACT to help children through adults navigate anxiety and trauma, offering a compassionate space where she partners with clients to reach their unique goals.
- ADHD, Anxiety, and Depression
- Kaiser
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Angela Romero
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Angela provides practical, compassionate therapy for adults and seniors, specializing in geriatric care and anxiety to help her clients find lasting peace and emotional balance.
- Relationship Challenges, Self-Esteem, and Anxiety
- Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, Kaiser Medicare, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80211
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Mark Pennick
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
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
Laura Shipman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Laura offers compassionate trauma and addiction therapy in Lakewood, using EMDR and CBT to help adolescents and adults build resilience in a safe, non-judgmental environment.
- Substance Use, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Women's Issues
- Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Kaiser, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Lakewood, CO 80214
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Kristine Ocasek
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
In-person only available Thursdays.
Kristine supports adults navigating life transitions, grief, and relationship stress through an empathetic, person-centered approach to help them find relief and hope.
- Major Life Transitions, Grief & Loss, and Relationship Challenges
- Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser, Kaiser Medicare, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80206
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Seeing patients over 18 years old.
Karen is an expert in CBT for adults and seniors in Denver, navigating trauma and grief, offering a supportive path toward personal growth and emotional recovery.
- Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Depression
- Humana, Kaiser, and Kaiser Medicare
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80224
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jennifer Reynolds
Licensed Professional Counselor
No Friday appointments.
Jenn supports individual adults navigating relationships, intimacy and sexual health concerns.
- Relationship Challenges, Self-Esteem, and Sexual Dysfunction
- Kaiser
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Kayla Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Available Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm.
Kayla specializes in EMDR and trauma therapy for young adults and the LGBTQIA+ community, using a collaborative, strength-based approach to help clients find lasting healing and resilience.
- Trauma, LGBTQIA+, and Anxiety
- Kaiser
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80203
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jeremy Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jeremy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and addiction, empowering them to rethink challenges and move forward with meaningful, valued actions.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
- Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Littleton, CO 80123
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Sarah Senst
Licensed Professional Counselor
Saturday appointments will be online.
Sarah offers a holistic, supportive space for adults to heal from trauma and anxiety using CBT, helping them challenge negative beliefs and move toward an inspired future.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Mindfulness
- Kaiser
- In-Person · Greenwood Village, CO 80111
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jeff Nelson
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Seeing patients over 18 years old.
Jeff provides empathetic online therapy for adults, specializing in addiction, ADHD, and LGBTQIA+ support to help clients navigate life’s challenges and rediscover their inner strengths.
- Substance Use, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and LGBTQIA+
- Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, Kaiser Medicare, United/Optum, and more
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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