Stress
Stress Management Therapists in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients
Stress is a natural part of life, but chronic stress can lead to anxiety, burnout, sleep problems, or even physical symptoms. At Westside Behavioral Care, we help people manage stress in healthier ways, whether it stems from work, caregiving, relationships, school, or a major life transition.
Our licensed therapists use tools like CBT, mindfulness, and solution-focused strategies to help reduce overwhelm and build emotional resilience. Therapy can offer a dedicated space to slow down, reflect, and learn how to respond rather than react to life’s challenges.
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You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Appointments are available in person throughout the Greater Denver area or online across Colorado. All of our providers are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept other insurance plans. For help getting started, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.
Thomas Stuart
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/16/2026 at 8:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Thomas specializes in workplace issues, career stress, and addiction, using a solution-oriented CBT approach to help adults overcome barriers and achieve lasting recovery.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Loretta McGill
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/16/2026 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Loretta provides compassionate therapy for adults, utilizing CBT and DBT to help her clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and eating disorders while building self-esteem in a safe space.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Two or more ethnicities/races
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Jeremy Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/16/2026 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Jeremy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and addiction, empowering them to rethink challenges and move forward with meaningful, valued actions.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
- 8500 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
Cari McLerran
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 8:15 AM
Offers sessions only online
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.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Stephanie Steele
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 9:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Stephanie empowers adults and adolescents to overcome anxiety and trauma through client-centered, solution-focused care tailored to navigate life transitions and enhance sports performance.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Lisa Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Lisa provides empathetic, non-judgmental care for teens and adults, using ACT and EMDR to help her clients navigate anxiety, trauma, and identity while rediscovering their best selves.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Asian
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Dave provides warm, empathic therapy, using CBT and EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through his client-centered and strength-based approach.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- 910 13th St Suite, Golden, CO 80401
Works with ages 19+ only.
Shana Dobson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Shana provides compassionate, inclusive therapy for all ages, specializing in ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ support to help her clients feel safe, validated, and empowered on their path to peace.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her/They/Them
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Lauren Young
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Lauren empowers young adults and adults to navigate life transitions and anxiety, using decades of experience to help them develop healthy coping strategies and reclaim their personal narrative.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Mark Pennick
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
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.
Wendy Klein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 2:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Wendy provides caring, eclectic therapy for adults and seniors managing bipolar disorder and anxiety, using CBT and mindfulness to help her clients find lasting relief.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Two or more ethnicities/races
Pronouns: She/Her
- 2050 S. Oneida Street, Denver, CO 80224
New clients must complete the initial paperwork ahead of the first appointment
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/18/2026 at 3:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Karen is an expert in CBT for adults and seniors in Denver, navigating trauma and grief, offering a supportive path toward personal growth and emotional recovery.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
- 6795 E. Tennessee Ave, Denver, CO 80224
Seeing patients over 18 years old.

