Crisis Support
Appointments may be available in as little as 48 hours. Many major insurance plans accepted.
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with ages 19+ only.
Dave provides warm, empathic therapy, using CBT and EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through his client-centered and strength-based approach.
- Anxiety, Depression, and EMDR
- Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Golden, CO 80401
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Loretta McGill
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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.
- Eating Disorders, Abuse & Neglect, and Depression
- Humana, and more
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Bill Brewer
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Not seeing couples.
Bill provides a safe place to speak openly supported by deep compassion.
- Grief & Loss, Major Life Transitions, and Trauma
- Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, United/Optum, and more
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
How Therapy Can Help
Therapy can provide support, perspective, and practical tools for navigating challenges, improving emotional well-being, and building healthier patterns over time.
Better Understand Patterns & Behaviors
Therapy can help individuals recognize emotional patterns, thought processes, relationship dynamics, and behaviors that may be affecting daily life and overall well-being.
Develop Healthier Coping Strategies
Many people use therapy to build practical tools for managing stress, navigating challenges, improving communication, and responding to difficult situations more effectively.
Improve Emotional Awareness & Regulation
Therapy can support greater self-awareness, emotional balance, boundary-setting, and confidence in managing emotions across work, relationships, and everyday life.
Support Long-Term Personal Growth
In addition to addressing immediate concerns, therapy can help individuals strengthen resilience, improve self-understanding, and build healthier long-term habits and routines.
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.
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.
Read more about crisis counseling
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.
Loretta McGill
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
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.
- Eating Disorders, Abuse & Neglect, and Depression
- Humana, and more
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Works with ages 19+ only.
Dave provides warm, empathic therapy, using CBT and EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through his client-centered and strength-based approach.
- Anxiety, Depression, and EMDR
- Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Golden, CO 80401
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Bill Brewer
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Not seeing couples.
Bill provides a safe place to speak openly supported by deep compassion.
- Grief & Loss, Major Life Transitions, and Trauma
- Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, United/Optum, and more
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Angela Romero
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Angela provides practical, compassionate therapy for adults and seniors, specializing in geriatric care and anxiety to help her clients find lasting peace and emotional balance.
- Relationship Challenges, Self-Esteem, and Anxiety
- Aetna, Cigna, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80211
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Seeing patients over 18 years old.
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.
- Anxiety, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Depression
- Humana, and more
- In-Person · Denver, CO 80224
- 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, United/Optum, and more
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Brianna Roggow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Brianna uses CBT, DBT, and play therapy to help children, teens, and adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and depression through a supportive, person-centered approach.
- Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
- Aetna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
- In-Person · Boulder, CO 80301
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Gess Cross
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Gess specializes in EMDR therapy for kids and adults, offering a judgment-free space to heal from trauma, anxiety, and grief while supporting the LGBTQIA+ community.
- Trauma, Depression, and Anxiety
- 1 In-Network Plan
- Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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