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303-986-4197

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Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

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Use the filter options to find available therapists by specialty, insurance, location and age group.

Appointments may be available in as little as 48 hours. Many major insurance plans accepted.

How Therapy Can Help

Therapy can provide support, perspective, and practical tools for navigating challenges, improving emotional well-being, and building healthier patterns over time.

Better Understand Patterns & Behaviors

Therapy can help individuals recognize emotional patterns, thought processes, relationship dynamics, and behaviors that may be affecting daily life and overall well-being.

Develop Healthier Coping Strategies

Many people use therapy to build practical tools for managing stress, navigating challenges, improving communication, and responding to difficult situations more effectively.

Improve Emotional Awareness & Regulation

Therapy can support greater self-awareness, emotional balance, boundary-setting, and confidence in managing emotions across work, relationships, and everyday life.

Support Long-Term Personal Growth

In addition to addressing immediate concerns, therapy can help individuals strengthen resilience, improve self-understanding, and build healthier long-term habits and routines.

We Work With Your Insurance

Westside Behavioral Care works with many major insurance providers to help make therapy more accessible and affordable. Coverage for counseling may vary depending on your plan, therapist availability, and whether you are seeking virtual or in-person sessions.

You can filter therapists based on your plan to find covered care quickly.

Self-Esteem Therapists in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients

Struggles with self-esteem can show up as constant self-doubt, perfectionism, negative self-talk, or difficulty setting boundaries. Westside Behavioral Care offers therapists who help individuals rebuild self-worth and confidence through supportive, evidence-based therapy. 

Read more about therapy for self-esteem

Our providers use approaches like CBT, self-compassion therapy, and values-based exploration to help clients understand where their self-esteem wounds come from, and how to heal them. Therapy can help you develop a healthier inner voice, advocate for yourself in relationships, and feel more grounded in who you are.  
Appointments are available in person across the Greater Denver Area or through secure 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.

Cari McLerran
Cari McLerran

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 2 reviews

Cari helps adults overcome trauma and addiction using DBT and ACT, leveraging her love of geek culture to build a supportive, stigma-free space for lasting growth.


  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Trauma, and Anxiety
  • Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Denise Detrick
Denise Detrick

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Denise uses EMDR and IFS to help teens and adults overcome anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders through a compassionate and collaborative psychodynamic approach.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Eating Disorders
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • In-Person · Boulder, CO 80302
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Julie Van Ryswyk
Julie Van Ryswyk

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

5.0· 3 reviews

Julie uses EMDR and mindfulness to help adults and young adults heal from trauma and anxiety, empowering them to break old patterns and find lasting joy.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
  • Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Shelby Amann
Shelby Amann

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 2 reviews

Shelby uses DBT and EMDR to help teens and adults heal from trauma, grief, and anxiety, fostering a collaborative space for transformational growth and improved relationships.


  • Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jonathan Portillo
Jonathan Portillo

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 1 review

Jon provides trauma-focused psychotherapy for adults, utilizing EMDR and nervous system regulation to help individuals overcome anxiety and resolve past experiences for lasting relief.


  • Trauma, Anxiety, and Stress
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • In-Person · Broomfield, CO 80020
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Kyle Jones
Kyle Jones

Licensed Professional Counselor

Kyle uses CBT and DBT to help adults and seniors navigate trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues, empowering his clients to build emotional resilience and healthy attachments.


  • Relationship Challenges, Depression, and Anxiety
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Maggie McEachern
Maggie McEachern

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Maggie offers attachment-focused play therapy and expressive care for all ages, specializing in anxiety, adoption, and 2e support to help families and individuals find lasting healing.


  • Play Therapy, Anxiety, and Parenting Support
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • In-Person · Arvada, CO 8002
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jennifer Weise
Jennifer Weise

Licensed Professional Counselor

Jennifer uses EMDR and IFS-informed care to help adults and couples heal from trauma and anxiety through a warm, compassionate, and non-judgmental approach tailored to their unique goals.


  • Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • In-Person · Longmont, CO 80501
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Kathy Brady
Kathy Brady

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Specializes in female clients, sees some men.

Kathy uses EMDR and a direct, casual approach to help teens and adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and PTSD with the support of her therapy dog, Leasel.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • In-Person · Denver, CO 80211
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado

Need Help Finding the Right Therapist?

Searching for a therapist can sometimes feel overwhelming, especially when looking for support that feels comfortable and aligned with your needs. Our team can help answer questions, explain therapy options, and connect you with therapists based on preferences like communication style, areas of focus, scheduling, availability, and insurance coverage.