Substance Use (Drug & Alcohol)
Therapists for Alcohol Abuse in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients
If alcohol use is starting to interfere with your relationships, health, or daily responsibilities, therapy can help. Westside Behavioral Care connects individuals with therapists who support clients struggling with alcohol misuse, dependency, or related concerns.
Our providers meet each person where they are, whether the goal is harm reduction, sobriety, or understanding the root causes behind substance use.
Read more about therapy for alcohol abuse
You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Appointments are available across the Greater Denver area or online statewide. All Westside therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept additional insurance plans. To get started, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.
Megan Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/8/2026 at 8:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Megan specializes in trauma and PTSD recovery for adults, using Cognitive Processing Therapy to help her clients heal from past invalidation and find lasting emotional self-esteem.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Thomas Stuart
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/8/2026 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
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/8/2026 at 9:00 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.
Francisca Mix
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/8/2026 at 3:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Francisca helps adults and young adults heal from trauma and addiction using creative, experiential methods to support her clients on their journey toward self-acceptance and growth.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Latino or Hispanic or Spanish Origin of any ethnicity/race
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Gabrielle May-Shinagle
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Next appointment on 5/9/2026 at 7:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Gabrielle empowers adults and young adults to reclaim their lives from addiction and relationship stress through a focused approach on healthy boundaries and self-empowerment.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Lisa Hoffman
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/11/2026 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
Nicole Schoch
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/12/2026 at 2:30 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Nicole empowers adults and elders to overcome addiction and anxiety using EMDR and DBT, offering a compassionate, direct approach tailored to her clients' unique recovery journeys.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 104 E Simpson St., Lafayette, CO 80026
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/13/2026 at 1:00 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.
Nancy A. Gunzner
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Next appointment on 5/14/2026 at 2:00 PM
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.
Jaurene Blacklock
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/14/2026 at 5:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Jaurene offers solution-focused online therapy for children and adults, specializing in addiction, anxiety, and relationship issues to help her clients achieve positive, productive change.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Wendy Klein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/19/2026 at 3:00 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
Cody Fox
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Cody provides trauma-informed, evidence-based care for adults facing addiction and grief, helping his clients build an authentic life through a compassionate and collaborative approach.
Gender: Man
Pronouns: He/Him
- 2305 East Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80122

