LGBTQIA+
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapists in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients
Everyone deserves a therapist who respects and affirms their identity. Westside Behavioral Care offers inclusive, LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy for individuals, couples, and families across Colorado.
Read more about LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy Whether you’re navigating gender identity, coming out, relationship dynamics, trauma, or day-to-day stress, our therapists create safe spaces for reflection and support. Many of our providers also offer support for intersectional challenges related to race, disability, faith, and healthcare access. FREE RESOURCE: Colorado Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) Appointments are available in person throughout the Greater Denver Area or via online therapy statewide. All therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many are also credentialed with other insurance plans. You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. You can also call us at (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com for personal assistance scheduling your first session.
Colorado has launched the Colorado Address Confidentiality Program (ACP) which offers protections for reproductive and gender-affirming healthcare workers and their patients. The program offers a legal substitute address and mail forwarding. Government agencies must accept the substitute address in place of your actual home address to protect personal safety. Additional details: https://dcs.colorado.gov/acp
Lauren Lamas
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Lauren offers warm, trauma-informed therapy for adults and young adults, specializing in somatic experiencing to help her clients heal from PTSD and abuse while rediscovering their inner strength.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Latino or Hispanic or Spanish Origin of any ethnicity/race
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Marjorie Laird
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Marjorie specializes in trauma and suicide prevention for ages 8 and up, using CBT and DBT to help her clients build on their strengths and achieve meaningful recovery.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 950 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood , CO 80214
Seeing children over 8 years old.
Susan Goodenberger
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers sessions only online
Susan provides inclusive, evidence-based support for children and adults managing trauma, ADHD, and chronic illness, helping them achieve lasting healing through practical, holistic care.
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Travis Byrne
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Travis helps adults and young adults manage anxiety and OCD using evidence-based ACT, offering him as a collaborative partner for those seeking meaningful behavioral change.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Nancy Wolff
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Nancy supports adults and LGBTQIA+ individuals navigating trauma, addiction, and grief using a mindful, sex-positive approach to help them find hope and authentic healing.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Caroline Hanlet
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Caroline uses DBT and EMDR to empower clients ages 15 and older to overcome eating disorders, addiction, and trauma through a compassionate, supportive approach.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Caroline works with clients ages 15 and older.
Dawn DeAno
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Dawn uses a somatic-based trauma approach and mindfulness to help adults reclaim their wholeness and build resilience through compassionate, contemplative therapy.
Gender: Woman
- 106 E. Baseline Rd., Lafayette, CO 80026
Kayla Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Kayla specializes in EMDR and trauma therapy for young adults and the LGBTQIA+ community, using a collaborative, strength-based approach to help clients find lasting healing and resilience.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 827 N Grant St, Denver, CO 80203
Available Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm.
Sammy Weakley
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Sammy uses EMDR and person-centered therapy to help teens and adults heal from trauma and anxiety, empowering her clients to reclaim emotional balance in a supportive environment.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Jessie Scherer
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Jessie empowers adults and young adults through life transitions and trauma using an inclusive, systemic approach with CBT and ACT to help her clients find balance and resilience.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
December Breidel
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
December supports adults through life transitions, anxiety, and chronic illness using a holistic, mindfulness-based approach and Jungian dreamwork to foster transformation and growth.
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
- 1745 Shea Center Dr. Suite #400, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129
- Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Tina Cushman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only in-person
Tina supports children, teens, and families using CBT and DBT to navigate anxiety, ADHD, and autism, building on their unique strengths to create lasting change and emotional balance.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 7400 E ARAPAHOE RD, CENTENNIAL, CO 80112
Specializes in children and teens.
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