Trauma
Trauma Therapists in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients
Trauma can come from many places, like: past abuse, loss, accidents, or emotionally overwhelming experiences. At Westside Behavioral Care, our therapists offer specialized trauma-informed care designed to help you feel safe, seen, and supported throughout your healing journey.
Using approaches like EMDR, cognitive processing therapy, and somatic strategies, our providers help clients process trauma, restore a sense of safety, and move forward with strength and resilience.
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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 in the Greater Denver area and online across Colorado. Nearly all therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept additional insurance plans. For questions or scheduling help, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.
Lindsey Distler
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Lindsey specializes in trauma and addiction recovery for adults and the LGBTQIA+ community, using EMDR and CBT to provide a compassionate, direct path toward authentic and lasting healing.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Helene Watson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Helene offers compassionate EMDR and person-centered therapy for adults, specializing in trauma and anxiety to help her clients build strength and find healing in a safe, trusting environment.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Katie Thornton
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Katie uses EMDR and neurodiverse-affirming care to help children and adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and PTSD by drawing on their unique strengths to live fulfilling lives.
Gender: Woman
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Cari McLerran
Licensed Professional Counselor
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
Denise Detrick
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Denise uses EMDR and IFS to help teens and adults overcome anxiety, trauma, and eating disorders through a compassionate and collaborative psychodynamic approach.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 2043 Pearl Street, Boulder, CO 80302
Shelby Amann
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
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.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Jonathan Portillo
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
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.
Gender: Man
- 80 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020
Margarita Kogan
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Margarita empowers adults and young adults to overcome trauma and mood disorders using DBT skills and evidence-based strategies for lasting emotional regulation and healing.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Two or more ethnicities/races
Pronouns: She/Her
- 50 S Steel Street, Denver, CO 80209
Maggie McEachern
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
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.
Gender: Woman
- 5606 Olde Wadsworth Blvd suite 203, Arvada, CO 8002
Katie Kelley
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Katie provides compassionate, trauma-informed care for all ages, using EMDR and CBT to help children, teens, and adults heal from anxiety and depression in a safe, inclusive environment.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 950 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214
Available on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Jennifer Weise
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
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.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 1707 Main St, Longmont, CO 80501
Alex Spare
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Alex specializes in EMDR and trauma-informed therapy for teens and adults, using his collaborative approach to help clients overcome anxiety and depression.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- 9220 Kimmer Drive, Lonetree, CO 80124

