This page shows our therapists who are in-network with Aetna, specialize in American Sign Language, are in Teletherapy, and work with Young Children.

Westside Behavioral Care has in-network Aetna providers including Licensed Professional Counselors (LPCs), Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSWs), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFTs), and Psychologists (PsyD/PhD), making it easier for individuals and families across Colorado to access care.

Westside’s providers serve thousands of patients a year by providing supportive counseling for anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, and more. Providers offer in-person sessions across the Greater Denver Area including Aurora, Lakewood, Littleton, Boulder, Arvada, and online.

For over 27 years, we’ve focused on making the appointment scheduling process as easy and convenient as possible. Our friendly receptionists are also available Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 5:00pm MST at (303) 986-4197 to help you schedule an appointment or answer your questions.

Mental health care should be accessible to everyone, including members of the Deaf and hard-of-hearing community. For individuals who use American Sign Language (ASL), it can be especially challenging to find therapy that’s not only linguistically but also culturally aligned. Communication barriers in traditional mental health settings may lead to frustration, isolation, or misdiagnosed symptoms. Those seeking ASL-accessible therapy often face struggles like anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions, just like anyone else, but may experience these through a lens shaped by unique cultural experiences and systemic barriers. Ensuring that therapy is delivered in ASL by providers who understand the Deaf experience is essential to effective, empowering care.

At Westside Behavioral Care, our ASL-fluent therapists provide a supportive environment where Deaf and hard-of-hearing clients can engage in therapy without language gaps. Depending on your goals and needs, therapists may use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), or trauma-informed approaches tailored to your lived experience. These evidence-based modalities are adapted to fit the cultural and communication preferences of ASL users. If you’re new to therapy, consider asking whether the therapist is Deaf themselves or if they have extensive experience working within Deaf culture. Feeling seen, heard, and understood, without needing an interpreter, can make all the difference in healing.

Therapy with ASL-accessible providers is available in person at locations throughout the Greater Denver Area, as well as online anywhere in Colorado through secure telehealth platforms. All of our ASL-fluent therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept additional major insurance plans. Whether you’re looking for ongoing support or help navigating a difficult chapter, our goal is to make therapy easy to access, culturally competent, and responsive to your unique needs.

Young children between the ages of 1 and 9 are going through a time of incredible emotional, social, and cognitive growth. As they develop language, form friendships, and learn about the world around them, they may also experience anxiety, behavioral struggles, emotional outbursts, sleep issues, or difficulty adjusting to changes at home or school. Life events like divorce, loss, trauma, or moves can be especially confusing and overwhelming at this stage. With the right support, these early years offer powerful opportunities for building resilience, self-confidence, and emotional understanding.

Therapists at Westside Behavioral Care offer warm, developmentally appropriate therapy that meets young children where they are. Many use play therapy, expressive arts, and story-based approaches to help children express feelings in nonverbal ways. Sessions often include parent involvement, parent-child interaction therapy, and family guidance to ensure consistent support at home. Our therapists are skilled at making sessions feel safe, engaging, and collaborative, using evidence-based techniques like cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), trauma-informed care, and behavior-focused coaching. Every child is unique and therapy is personalized to match their temperament, needs, and the concerns of their caregivers.

Westside offers flexible, accessible care for young children both in person throughout the Greater Denver Area and via secure telehealth anywhere in Colorado. Our licensed therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many also accept other major insurance plans. Whether you’re looking for early intervention, emotional support, or parenting strategies, our team is here to help your child and family thrive right from the start.