Crisis Counseling
Crisis Counseling in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients
Westside Behavioral Care providers are not emergency crisis responders, but some therapists offer services for those who can wait at least 24 to 48 hours for a crisis appointment. If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, please click here to view and contact a crisis line or organization for urgent support.
Life can turn upside down without warning — a loss, trauma, health diagnosis, or major transition may lead to overwhelming stress. Westside Behavioral Care provides access to licensed therapists who offer compassionate, stabilizing support during times of crisis.
Crisis counseling focuses on emotional regulation, safety planning, and short-term strategies to help you manage intense feelings and begin recovering your sense of control.
Our therapists work with adults, teens, and families facing grief, accidents, job loss, divorce, panic attacks, and more. The goal is to reduce immediate distress, assess risks, and create a plan for continued support. When needed, providers can also offer referrals to specialized or long-term care. Appointments are available across the greater Denver area — including Littleton, Lakewood, Arvada, Aurora, and Boulder — or online throughout Colorado. All therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente and many accept other insurance types as well. You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. For help scheduling, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.
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Gess Cross
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 1/20/2026 at 8:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Gess will ensure it’s a judgement free space where you don’t have to fear the deepest parts of you being seen.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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No Physical Location, Denver, CO 80206
Cari McLerran
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 1/20/2026 at 8:30 AM
Offers sessions only online
Cari uses MI, DBT, ACT, and adds her own love of "geek culture" as a way to connect with, and help clients grow.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO
Ruby Brayman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 1/20/2026 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Ruby specializes in anxiety, stress management, couples counseling, and more.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 1/20/2026 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Dave prides himself in customizing his practice as a Lakewood therapist to each client, but he identifies primarily with cognitive behavioral therapy in his work.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
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910 13th St Suite, Golden, CO 80401
Works with ages 19+ only.
Molly Jaques
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 1/20/2026 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Molly has over 25 years of experience as a counselor.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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8158 E. 5th Ave, Denver, CO 80230
Seeing women and teens over 12 years old. Molly currently works exclusively with female clients.
Denae Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 1/20/2026 at 1:30 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Denae is a genuine therapist who uses humor throughout her therapy sessions.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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4251 Kipling St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Deirdre McGrath
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 1/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Deirdre's approach to therapy is compassionate, warm and non-judgmental.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Sessions, No Physical Location, CO
Jaurene Blacklock
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 1/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Jaurene has over 25 years of experience helping people from diverse backgrounds.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 1/20/2026 at 2:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Karen has been a LCSW since 1980 and specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: Self-Describe
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6795 E. Tennessee Ave, Denver, CO 80224
Seeing patients over 18 years old.
Caroline Hanlet
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 1/20/2026 at 4:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Caroline strives to be a gentle, guiding presence in your life to help you accomplish your goals.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Caroline works with clients ages 15 and older.
Diana Baumgarten
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 1/21/2026 at 10:30 AM
Offers sessions only in-person
Diana has worked with worked with children and adolescents in a school setting, adults in a public mental health setting and a private practice.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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950 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214
Seeing kids 10-18 years old.
Anna Rocio Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 1/21/2026 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
“Nurture the strength of Spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness” DESIDERATA
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Latino or Hispanic or Spanish Origin of any ethnicity/race
Pronouns: Prefer not to Share
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Anna is exclusively accepting new female patients 45 years old and over.
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