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.
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
Sarah Zalkin
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Sarah uses a warm, creative approach to help children, teens, and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, and family transitions through evidence-based CBT.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Seeing kids, teens, and adults under 40 years old.
Christina Pacheco
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Christina specializes in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy, helping adults and young adults break free from addiction and unhealthy patterns to find lasting healing.
Gender: Woman
- 1805 S Bellaire St, Denver, CO 80222
Christina sees clients 18 and over.
Bella Ouaknine
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers sessions in-person and online
Bella provides holistic, mindfulness-based therapy for adults in Colorado, helping them heal from anxiety, depression, and trauma through an inclusive, authentic, and collaborative approach.
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
- 400 South McCaslin Blvd, Louisville , CO 80027
Seeing patients over 18 years old. No couples.
Jeremy Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
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.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
- 8500 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
Gabrielle May-Shinagle
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers sessions only online
Gabrielle empowers adults and young adults to reclaim their lives from addiction and relationship stress through a focused approach on healthy boundaries and self-empowerment.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Sandy Naatz
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Sandy supports adults and young adults through anxiety, trauma, and life transitions, using a holistic, non-judgmental approach to help her clients heal and create dynamic pathways forward.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.
Sue Crawford
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Sue supports children and adults facing trauma, grief, and neurodivergence using an eclectic, holistic approach with EMDR and CBT to foster healing and growth.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Ben DeVoss
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Ben provides affirming, solution-focused therapy for teens and adults, using CBT and ACT to help them overcome anxiety and ADHD through his supportive and motivating approach.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- 825 Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80218
Maya Zelio
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Maya helps adults of all ages navigate anxiety and life transitions through a strengths-based approach, empowering her clients to find lasting clarity and peace.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 2770 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO 80026
Only works with adult clients.
Rachel Mahoney
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Rachel offers compassionate therapy for children and adults, using CBT and EMDR to help clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and ADHD through a personalized, collaborative approach to healing.
Gender: Woman
- 7955 East Arapahoe Court, Centennial , CO 80112

