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.
Lauren Kolsum
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
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.
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
- 2727 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80211
Laurie Hintz
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
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.
Gender: Woman
- 9362 Teddy Lane, Lone Tree , CO 80124
Sara Smith
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Sara uses EMDR and an empathetic, humorous approach to help adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and addiction, fostering authentic growth and lasting resilience.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 1633 Fillmore Street, Denver, CO 80206
Lynzee Buseck
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Lynzee creates a safe space for children and teens to overcome anxiety and depression using CBT, building trust and comfort with the help of her certified therapy dog.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 825 Speer Blvd, Denver, CO 80218
Kate Christman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Kate uses EMDR and somatic techniques to help adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues, providing a compassionate, affirming space for her clients to find lasting healing.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Bennie Butler
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Offers sessions only online
Bennie uses his honest, real approach and methods like CBT to help adults and young adults overcome addiction and trauma through a dedicated therapeutic alliance for lasting healing.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Kim Hunt
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Kim empowers adults to overcome trauma and anxiety using EMDR and CBT, helping her clients build healthy boundaries and find lasting emotional balance.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Caitlyn Concklin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Caitlyn empowers adolescents and adults to heal from trauma and anxiety through a collaborative, person-centered approach that fosters resilience and helps them reclaim their unique stories.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Not seeing couples.
Tracy Bloom
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Tracy uses an eclectic approach to empower adults through life transitions, anxiety, and relationship issues, providing a judgment-free space to foster emotional and spiritual growth.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 12157 W. Cedar Dr., Lakewood , CO 80228
Not seeing couples.
Hira Siddiqui
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Hira offers a kind, tailored approach for adolescents and adults to overcome anxiety and trauma, helping her clients develop coping strategies and find lasting emotional healing.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Asian
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Mayde Jackson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Mayde uses play therapy and a client-centered approach to help children and teens heal from trauma, build confidence, and navigate life's challenges in a safe, inclusive space.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her
- 2993 S. Peoria St, Aurora, CO 80014
Sarah Guiles
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Sarah provides trauma-informed EMDR and CBT to help young adults and adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and depression using a supportive, skills-based approach.
Gender: Woman
- 501 South Cherry Street, Denver, CO 80246

