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.
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
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with ages 19+ only.
Dave provides warm, empathic therapy, using CBT and EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through his client-centered and strength-based approach.
- Anxiety, Depression, and EMDR
- Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Golden, CO 80401
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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
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
Bonnie Mucklow
Licensed Professional Counselor
Online sessions not available for kids under 9 years old.
Bonnie specializes in family and addiction therapy in Greenwood Village, using CBT and EMDR to help children and adults find lasting emotional balance and recovery.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Depression, and Family Therapy
- Kaiser and Kaiser Medicare
- In-Person · Greenwood Village, CO 80111
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Cari McLerran
Licensed Professional Counselor
Cari helps adults overcome trauma and addiction using DBT and ACT, leveraging her love of geek culture to build a supportive, stigma-free space for lasting growth.
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma, and Anxiety
- Aetna, Cigna, Humana, Kaiser, and United/Optum
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Taya Matoy
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Taya provides culturally competent, somatic therapy for adults and people of color, specializing in trauma, cultural identity, and healing for those in high-stress careers.
- Divorce & Separation, Trauma, and Workplace Stress
- Kaiser
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Crissy Fale
Licensed Professional Counselor
Crissy empowers adults and young adults to heal from trauma, addiction, and relationship issues by breaking stuck patterns and building confidence through ACT and CBT.
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Depression, and Anxiety
- Aetna, United/Optum, and more
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Erin Fischer
Licensed Professional Counselor
Erin helps young adults and adults manage anxiety and depression using a collaborative, skills-based approach with DBT and CBT to support her clients' journey toward lasting emotional growth.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Dialectical Behavior Therapy
- 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
Crystal Huynh
Licensed Professional Counselor
Crystal uses a collaborative, trauma-informed approach with brainspotting and CBT to help adults find healing from addiction, anxiety, and grief in a safe, inviting environment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Anxiety
- Kaiser
- In-Person · Broomfield, CO 80020
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Shana Dobson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Shana provides compassionate, inclusive therapy for all ages, specializing in ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ support to help her clients feel safe, validated, and empowered on their path to peace.
- ADHD, LGBTQIA+, and Depression
- Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, Kaiser Medicare, and United/Optum
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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