Receptionist
303-857-5074

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Receptionist
303-986-4197

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

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.

 
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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.

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Kelly Cote

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions in-person and online

Kelly uses a variety of modalities including EMDR and Panic Control Treatment to help clients.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 7955 E. Arapahoe Ct., Centennial, CO 80112

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Gretchen Flores

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions in-person and online

Gretchen has 20 years of counseling experience.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 13791 E. Rice Place, Aurora, CO 80015

Sees men by telehealth only and women in person or online.

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Jeanette Van Akkeren

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions only online

Jeanette is very passionate about physical activity and the role of nutrition as it relates to daily life.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Latino or Hispanic or Spanish Origin of any ethnicity/race

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Online Therapy Sessions, No physical location, CO

Therapist in Denver
David Karl

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions only online

David works with children 6 years old and up, pre-teens, teenagers, parents/guardians, and adults.

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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Ann Norris

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions only online

Ann has over 20 years of therapy experience with adults, teens, children, couples, families.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 2305 Canyon Blvd., Suite 101, Boulder, CO 80302

Dave Bakulski
Dave Bakulski

Licensed Professional Counselor

Offers sessions in-person and online

Dave prides himself in customizing his practice as a Lakewood therapist to each client, but he identifies primarily with cognitive behavioral therapy in his work.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 910 13th St Suite, Golden, CO 80401

Works with ages 19+ only.

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Phil Stone

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Phil works with teens, adults, couples and families.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 2679 Main St, Littleton, CO 80120

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Traci Rock

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Traci provides adult counseling, child therapy, and family therapy.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

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  • 950 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214

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Tracey Andrews

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Tracey has over 20 years of experience as a licensed clinical social worker.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 1805 S. Bellaire St., Denver, CO 80222

Offers gender identity sessions to kids and teens.

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Susan Monahan

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions in-person and online

Susan has worked in the field of mental health for over 30 years.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Asian

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 200 Union Blvd., Lakewood, CO 80228

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Sarah Page

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions only in-person

Sarah has over 30 years experience in couples counseling and individual therapy.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarHalf Star

  • 950 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80214

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Jeff Nelson

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Offers sessions only online

Jeff truly enjoys helping individuals remember the truth of who they are, believes that all of us come to difficult legs of our journeys, and that seeking psychotherapy is a testament to how we value ourselves.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Seeing patients over 18 years old.