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303-857-5074

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

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303-986-4197

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Chronic Illness

Therapists for Chronic Illness Support in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients

Living with chronic illness can take a toll on your emotional health, relationships, and day-to-day life. Westside Behavioral Care offers therapists who specialize in supporting individuals coping with conditions like autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes, and other long-term health issues.

 

Therapy can help you manage stress, grief, identity shifts, and the emotional impact of ongoing symptoms or limitations.

 

Read more about therapy for chronic illness

You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Westside providers offer in-person sessions across the Greater Denver metro and online therapy statewide. All therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept other major insurance plans. For assistance, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.

Nancy Wolff
Nancy Wolff

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions only online

Nancy is here to provide safety and non-judgemental support, to celebrate you as you find your authentic way towards your highest goals.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO

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Lauren Kolsum

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions in-person and online

Lauren is especially passionate about working with LGBTQ+ individuals, and those navigating eating disorders, body image challenges, and mood disorders.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 2727 Bryant St, Denver, CO 80211

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Laurie Hintz

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions in-person and online

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

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  • 9362 Teddy Lane, Lone Tree , CO 80124

Brittany Tuttle
Brittany Tuttle

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions only online

Brittany's focus is to help you learn about yourself, shed habits which no longer serve you, and help you move into your inner power and strength.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

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Becky Guido

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions only online

Becky has worked with a variety of clients from trauma survivors to clients with severe mental illness to clients looking to enhance their wellness practice.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Seeing patients over 18 years old.

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Aleea Dinkens

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions only online

Aleea can help you address issues in your mood, relationships with loved ones, even your sleep and your management of chronic disease.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Sarah Denerroff
Sarah Zalkin

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions only online

Sarah has experience working in areas of grief, parenting challenges, stress, anxiety, depression, school issues, and perinatal mood disorders.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Seeing kids, teens, and adults under 40 years old.

Christina Pacheco
Christina Pacheco

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions in-person and online

Christina empowers clients by using a strength-based approach which draws from client's unique strengths and skills.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

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  • 1805 S Bellaire St, Denver, CO 80222

Christina sees clients 18 and over.

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Bella Ouaknine

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Offers sessions in-person and online

Bella offers a safe and inclusive space where clients can grow, learn new skills, heal and create long lasting changes.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 400 South McCaslin Blvd, Louisville , CO 80027

Seeing patients over 18 years old. No couples.

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Maya Zelio

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Maya has a passion for being a psychotherapist and helps clients grow using a strengths-based approach so they can be be their best self.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 2770 Dagny Way, Lafayette, CO 80026

Only works with adult clients.

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Tye Kemp

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions only online

Tye believes that some clients are best served by simply creating a space where they can safely be present and honest with themselves.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

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Mark Pennick

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Offers sessions in-person and online

Mark believes that all people are capable of excellence and meets each person with compassion.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

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  • 2373 Central Park Blvd., Denver, CO 80238

Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.