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.
Kara Johnson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Kara provides trauma-informed online therapy for LGBTQIA+ adults and young adults navigating gender identity and anxiety, helping them find a clear and empowered path forward.
Gender: Gender Non-Conforming
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: They/Them/She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Lisa Volk
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers sessions in-person and online
Lisa uses CBT and family systems therapy for adults and young adults navigating anxiety, trauma recovery, and life transitions.
Gender: Woman
- 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Rachel Rossi
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Rachel uses EMDR and other therapy modalities, helping children, adults, and families heal from trauma and navigate life transitions through a compassionate, strengths-based approach.
Gender: Woman
- 8461 Turnpike Drive, Westminster, CO 80031
Stephanie Roberts
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Stephanie offers compassionate, evidence-based therapy, specializing in CBT, DBT, and EMDR to help adults and young adults navigate anxiety, depression, and addiction recovery.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 3393 Iris Ave Ste, Boulder, CO 80301
Stephanie does not offer crisis appointments.
Michael Gyorffy
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Michael provides therapy for all ages, specializing in ADHD, anxiety, and addiction to help individuals and families find lasting restoration and feel truly valued.
Gender: Man
- 2575 Park Ln., Lafayette, CO 80026
Pamela Boaz
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Pamela is an expert in EMDR and CBT, helping teens and adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and parenting challenges through a practical and compassionate approach.
Gender: Woman
- 2095 W. 6th Ave., Broomfield, CO 80020
Theresa Palermo
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Theresa uses various therapeutic modalities to help children and adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and grief through an experiential, relational approach.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 1120 W. South Boulder Road, Lafayette , CO 80026
Seeing patients over 9 years old.
Kelly Cote
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Kelly specializes in trauma and addiction therapy, using EMDR and compassionate care to help adults and couples navigate grief and find their new normal.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 7955 E. Arapahoe Ct., Centennial, CO 80112
Gretchen Flores
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Gretchen specializes in women’s issues and trauma, utilizing EMDR and CBT to help young adults and adults find their voice and gain skills for lasting emotional health and recovery.
Gender: Woman
- 13791 E. Rice Place, Aurora, CO 80015
Sees men by telehealth only and women in person or online.
Jeanette Van Akkeren
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Jeanette provides online therapy for Colorado teens and young adults, specializing in CBT and trauma-focused care to help her clients achieve lasting mental and physical wellness.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Latino or Hispanic or Spanish Origin of any ethnicity/race
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Nancy A. Gunzner
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers sessions in-person and online
Nancy, bilingual in Spanish, provides therapy in Longmont, using EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through an honest, rapport-centered approach that fosters lasting healing.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 1079 South Hover Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Couples Counseling ONLY OFFERED In-Person at Nancy's Office.
David Karl
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
David offers bilingual English and Spanish therapy for all ages, specializing in couples, ADHD, and trauma to help families find lasting healing through his compassionate online sessions.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
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