Receptionist
303-986-4197

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

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.

Therapist Denae Arnold standing outdoors
5.0
Based on 4 Verified Client Ratings
Denae Arnold

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions in-person and online

Denae uses humor and authenticity to help adults and young adults manage ADHD, anxiety, and their inner critic through CBT and mindfulness.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • 4251 Kipling St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Therapist Brianna Roggow standing outdoors by a brick wall
5.0
Based on 6 Verified Client Ratings
Brianna Roggow

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Brianna uses CBT, DBT, and play therapy to help children, teens, and adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression through a supportive, person-centered approach.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • 1650 38th St, Boulder, CO 80301

Therapist Tamara Graff outdoors wearing a blue top
5.0
Based on 1 Verified Client Rating
Tamara Graff

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Offers sessions only online

Tamara empowers adults and young adults to overcome anxiety, grief, and trauma through a client-centered approach that builds resiliency and restores balance in their lives and relationships.

Gender: Woman

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Cecelia Kim
4.0
Based on 3 Verified Client Ratings
Cecilia Kim

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Offers sessions only online

Cecilia empowers young adults and adults through EMDR and CBT, offering inclusive trauma support specifically for women of color and the LGBTQIA+ community.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Asian

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Only works with female clients.

Jamie Pledger
4.0
Based on 1 Verified Client Rating
Jamie Trevino

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions only online

Jamie helps young adults and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions using ACT and relational therapy to foster healing and growth in a safe, non-judgmental space.

Gender: Woman

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Headshot of therapist Deirdre
4.9
Based on 8 Verified Client Ratings
Deirdre McGrath

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions only online

Deirdre provides compassionate therapy for adults navigating anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, utilizing EMDR and CBT to create a safe, collaborative space for deep healing and growth.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Online therapist Mark Pennick wearing a gray sweater standing by a beige wall
4.2
Based on 35 Verified Client Ratings
Mark Pennick

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Offers sessions in-person and online

Mark specializes in trauma and neurodiversity, using ACT and CPT to help adults find strength and healing through a compassionate, mindfulness-based approach.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

  • 2373 Central Park Blvd., Denver, CO 80238

Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.

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4.4
Based on 9 Verified Client Ratings
Laurie Tonelli

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Offers sessions in-person and online

Laurie specializes in couples and family therapy, using evidence-based methods like CBT and the Gottman Method to help adults and youth build empathy, reduce conflict, and find healing.

Gender: Woman

  • 6004 S. Kipling Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127

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Ruby Brayman

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions only online

Ruby supports adults and young adults using CBT and EMDR, helping her clients untangle thoughts and build resilience through anxiety, depression, and major life adjustments.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Marsha Visscher
5.0
Based on 6 Verified Client Ratings
Marsha Visscher

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Marsha offers warm, trauma-informed therapy for adults, utilizing EMDR, CBT, and other modalities to help them overcome anxiety and depression while building lasting resilience through online or in-person care.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • 7955 East Arapahoe Court, Centennial , CO 80112

Karen Mikolic's professional headshot indoors wearing a tan top
Karen Mikolic

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Offers sessions only online

Karen provides compassionate, assessment-based support for children and adults navigating ADHD, autism, and family transitions to help them reach their full potential.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Carly Boeselt
Carly Stout

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions only online

Carly uses EMDR and DBT to help women and young adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, creating a warm space for finding lasting peace.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

  • Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

Not seeing couples or substance abuse cases.