Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective tools for addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. Therapists at Westside Behavioral Care use CBT to help clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, reduce emotional distress, and build healthier coping strategies.
Common concerns treated with CBT include anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessive thoughts, and negative self-image. CBT is practical and solution-focused, offering structure and measurable progress for individuals looking to make lasting change.
Read more about CBT CBT is appropriate for children, teens, and adults, and it can be used for both short-term goals and long-term emotional growth. Westside’s licensed therapists work collaboratively with each client to tailor sessions for specific needs, whether it’s challenging irrational beliefs or learning skills for emotional regulation. Appointments are available in person across the greater Denver area — including Aurora, Lakewood, Boulder, Arvada, and Littleton — or online from anywhere in Colorado. All therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many also accept other insurance plans. You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com for personal assistance scheduling your first session.
Sarah Senst
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions in-person and online
Sarah offers a holistic, supportive space for adults to heal from trauma and anxiety using CBT, helping them challenge negative beliefs and move toward an inspired future.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Saturday appointments will be online.
Tamara Graff
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers sessions only online
Tamara empowers adults and young adults to overcome anxiety, grief, and trauma through a client-centered approach that builds resiliency and restores balance in their lives and relationships.
Gender: Woman
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Cecilia Kim
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Offers sessions only online
Cecilia empowers young adults and adults through EMDR and CBT, offering inclusive trauma support specifically for women of color and the LGBTQIA+ community.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Asian
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Only works with female clients.
Jamie Trevino
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Jamie helps young adults and adults navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions using ACT and relational therapy to foster healing and growth in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Gender: Woman
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Deirdre McGrath
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Deirdre provides compassionate therapy for adults navigating anxiety, PTSD, and bipolar disorder, utilizing EMDR and CBT to create a safe, collaborative space for deep healing and growth.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Mark Pennick
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
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.
Laurie Tonelli
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Offers sessions in-person and online
Laurie specializes in couples and family therapy, using evidence-based methods like CBT and the Gottman Method to help adults and youth build empathy, reduce conflict, and find healing.
Gender: Woman
- 6004 S. Kipling Pkwy, Littleton, CO 80127
Ruby Brayman
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions only online
Ruby supports adults and young adults using CBT and EMDR, helping her clients untangle thoughts and build resilience through anxiety, depression, and major life adjustments.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Marsha Visscher
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Offers sessions in-person and online
Marsha offers warm, trauma-informed therapy for adults, utilizing EMDR, CBT, and other modalities to help them overcome anxiety and depression while building lasting resilience through online or in-person care.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 7955 East Arapahoe Court, Centennial , CO 80112
Karen Mikolic
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Offers sessions only online
Karen provides compassionate, assessment-based support for children and adults navigating ADHD, autism, and family transitions to help them reach their full potential.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Carly Stout
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Carly uses EMDR and DBT to help women and young adults heal from trauma, anxiety, and life transitions, creating a warm space for finding lasting peace.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Not seeing couples or substance abuse cases.
Lindy Steece
Licensed Professional Counselor
Offers sessions only online
Lindy uses EMDR and a holistic approach to help children and adults overcome trauma, abuse, and life challenges, empowering them to reclaim their power and live their best lives.
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy

