Crisis Counseling
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.
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.
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Gess Cross
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 8:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Gess will ensure it’s a judgement free space where you don’t have to fear the deepest parts of you being seen.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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No Physical Location, Denver, CO 80206
Cari McLerran
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 8:15 AM
Offers sessions only online
Cari uses MI, DBT, ACT, and adds her own love of "geek culture" as a way to connect with, and help clients grow.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO
Kayla Nelson
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 9:00 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Kayla's experiences have shaped her to be aware of how systems and factors other than therapy affect people's mental health.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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1221 S Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80210
Available Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm.
Jeremy Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 9:00 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Jeremy helps clients rethink situations, challenge maladaptive beliefs, and move forward with valued actions.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: Prefer not to Share
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8500 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
Julie Van Ryswyk
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Julie has been trained in EMDR and she finds a lot of reward in helping others move through a history of trauma, as well as other difficult experiences.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 11:00 AM
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
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910 13th St Suite, Golden, CO 80401
Works with ages 19+ only.
Andrea Rotz
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Andrea strives to give clients hope, new perspectives, and the tools to better navigate their daily challenges.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO
Lindy Steece
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 1:15 PM
Offers sessions only online
Lindy specializes in trauma, empowerment, boundary issues, self esteem, and conflict resolution.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Prefer not to share
Pronouns: Prefer not to Share
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 2:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Karen has been a LCSW since 1980 and specializes in cognitive behavioral therapy.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: Self-Describe
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6795 E. Tennessee Ave, Denver, CO 80224
Seeing patients over 18 years old.
Kristine Ocasek
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 5:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Kristine understands that therapy can be quite uncomfortable and challenging, but it can also provide relief and hope.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Prefer not to share
Pronouns: She/Her
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3570 E 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
In-person only available Thursdays.
Jaurene Blacklock
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/7/2026 at 5:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Jaurene has over 25 years of experience helping people from diverse backgrounds.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Black or African American
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Anna Rocio Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/8/2026 at 8:30 AM
Offers sessions only online
“Nurture the strength of Spirit to shield you in sudden misfortune. But do not distress yourself with dark imaginings. Many fears are born of fatigue and loneliness” DESIDERATA
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Latino or Hispanic or Spanish Origin of any ethnicity/race
Pronouns: Prefer not to Share
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Anna is exclusively accepting new female patients 45 years old and over.
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