Crisis Support
Crisis Counseling in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients
Westside Behavioral Care providers are not emergency crisis responders, but some therapists offer services for those who can wait at least 24 to 48 hours for a crisis appointment. If you or someone you know needs immediate assistance, please click here to view and contact a crisis line or organization for urgent support.
Life can turn upside down without warning — a loss, trauma, health diagnosis, or major transition may lead to overwhelming stress. Westside Behavioral Care provides access to licensed therapists who offer compassionate, stabilizing support during times of crisis.
Crisis counseling focuses on emotional regulation, safety planning, and short-term strategies to help you manage intense feelings and begin recovering your sense of control.
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Our therapists work with adults, teens, and families facing grief, accidents, job loss, divorce, panic attacks, and more. The goal is to reduce immediate distress, assess risks, and create a plan for continued support. When needed, providers can also offer referrals to specialized or long-term care.
Appointments are available across the greater Denver area — including Littleton, Lakewood, Arvada, Aurora, and Boulder — or online throughout Colorado. All therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente and many accept other insurance types as well. You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. For help scheduling, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.
Bill Brewer
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Next appointment on 5/11/2026 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Bill provides a safe place to speak openly supported by deep compassion.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Not seeing couples.
Jaurene Blacklock
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/11/2026 at 12:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
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.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/11/2026 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Dave provides warm, empathic therapy, using CBT and EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through his client-centered and strength-based approach.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- 910 13th St Suite, Golden, CO 80401
Works with ages 19+ only.
Loretta McGill
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/11/2026 at 2:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Loretta provides compassionate therapy for adults, utilizing CBT and DBT to help her clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and eating disorders while building self-esteem in a safe space.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Two or more ethnicities/races
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Jeremy Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/11/2026 at 5:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Jeremy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and addiction, empowering them to rethink challenges and move forward with meaningful, valued actions.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
- 8500 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
Julie Van Ryswyk
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Julie uses EMDR and mindfulness to help adults and young adults heal from trauma and anxiety, empowering them to break old patterns and find lasting joy.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Shana Dobson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/12/2026 at 12:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
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.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her/They/Them
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Cheryl Lispi
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/12/2026 at 4:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Cheryl provides compassionate, holistic therapy for adults and couples, specializing in trauma, depression, and LGBTQIA+ care to foster authentic healing and lasting connection.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Cheryl sees clients ages 18 and older.
Carole Vogt
Doctor of Psychology
Next appointment on 5/13/2026 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Carole uses warm, CBT-based care to help adults and seniors navigate anxiety and life transitions, providing her clients a safe, supportive space to heal and move forward.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/13/2026 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Karen is an expert in CBT for adults and seniors in Denver, navigating trauma and grief, offering a supportive path toward personal growth and emotional recovery.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
- 6795 E. Tennessee Ave, Denver, CO 80224
Seeing patients over 18 years old.
Justin Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/13/2026 at 5:45 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Justin empowers teens, adults, and couples to heal from trauma and strengthen attachments using EMDR and solution-focused therapy in a safe, empathetic space.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: Asian
Pronouns: He/Him
- 10316 W Bowles Ave, Littleton , CO 80127
Mark Pennick
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Next appointment on 5/14/2026 at 10:00 AM
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.
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