Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
What to Expect During Therapy
Therapy sessions can look different depending on a person’s goals, experiences, and preferred approach to support. Many therapy approaches involve collaborative conversations, emotional reflection, skill-building, and working together to better understand challenges, patterns, and personal goals over time.
Collaborative Support
Therapy is often a collaborative process where individuals and therapists work together to explore concerns, identify goals, and build strategies that feel supportive and manageable.
Building Skills & Awareness
Some therapy sessions may involve learning coping strategies, emotional awareness techniques, communication tools, or new ways of responding to stress, relationships, and difficult experiences.
Personalized Goals & Growth
Therapy may focus on different goals depending on a person’s experiences, relationships, challenges, and priorities. Many people use therapy to support personal growth over time.
A Flexible & Supportive Process
The pace and structure of therapy can vary based on comfort level, goals, and personal preferences. Many people benefit from approaches that feel supportive and responsive to their needs.
We Work With Your Insurance
Westside Behavioral Care works with many major insurance providers to help make therapy more accessible and affordable. Coverage for counseling may vary depending on your plan, therapist availability, and whether you are seeking virtual or in-person sessions.
You can filter therapists based on your plan to find covered care quickly.
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.
Jaurene Blacklock
Licensed Professional Counselor
Jaurene offers solution-focused online therapy for children and adults, specializing in addiction, anxiety, and relationship issues to help her clients achieve positive, productive change.
- Substance Use, Depression, and Anxiety
- Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Shana Dobson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Shana provides compassionate, inclusive therapy for all ages, specializing in ADHD, trauma, and LGBTQIA+ support to help her clients feel safe, validated, and empowered on their path to peace.
- ADHD, LGBTQIA+, and Depression
- Aetna, Cigna, Kaiser, Kaiser Medicare, and United/Optum
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Nancy A. Gunzner
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Couples Counseling ONLY OFFERED In-Person at Nancy's Office.
Nancy, bilingual in Spanish, provides therapy in Longmont, using EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through an honest, rapport-centered approach that fosters lasting healing.
- Substance Use, Trauma, and Anxiety
- Cigna and Kaiser
- In-Person · Longmont, CO 80501
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Emily Cunningham
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Emily offers a relaxed, goal-oriented approach for adults and seniors navigating grief and trauma, using eclectic therapies to help you find balance and lasting emotional wellness.
- Grief & Loss, Trauma, and Depression
- Kaiser
- In-Person · Broomfield, CO 80020
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Crystal Huynh
Licensed Professional Counselor
Crystal uses a collaborative, trauma-informed approach with brainspotting and CBT to help adults find healing from addiction, anxiety, and grief in a safe, inviting environment.
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Anxiety
- Kaiser
- In-Person · Broomfield, CO 80020
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Wendy Klein
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
New clients must complete the initial paperwork ahead of the first appointment
Wendy provides caring, eclectic therapy for adults and seniors managing bipolar disorder and anxiety, using CBT and mindfulness to help her clients find lasting relief.
- Anxiety, Bipolar Disorder, and Depression
- Aetna, Kaiser, Kaiser Medicare, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80224
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Melissa Johnston
Licensed Professional Counselor
Melissa offers collaborative online and in-person support for young adults and adults, using CBT and mindfulness to help her clients navigate anxiety, depression, and life transitions.
- Anxiety, Depression, and ADHD
- Aetna and Kaiser
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80209
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Andrew Harris
Licensed Professional Counselor
Andrew specializes in EMDR and play therapy, helping children and adults overcome trauma through an authentic approach that fosters personal growth and lasting family healing.
- EMDR, Parenting Support, and Trauma
- Kaiser
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80239 In-Person · Englewood, CO 80110 In-Person · Boulder, CO 80303
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Denyse Breeden
Licensed Professional Counselor
Denyse only works with women.
Denyse helps women navigate ADHD and trauma through somatic experiencing and hypnotherapy, guiding her adult clients toward lasting nervous system regulation and emotional release.
- ADHD, Autism Spectrum Disorder, and Trauma
- Kaiser
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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