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.
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
Next appointment on 9/21/2025 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Loretta believes that developing and building a healthy self-esteem goes a long way with how one navigates through issues while also reducing mental health symptoms
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Two or more ethnicities/races
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO
Becky Guido
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 9/22/2025 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Becky has worked with a variety of clients from trauma survivors to clients with severe mental illness to clients looking to enhance their wellness practice.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Seeing patients over 18 years old.
Mark Pennick
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Next appointment on 9/22/2025 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Mark believes that all people are capable of excellence and meets each person with compassion.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
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2373 Central Park Blvd., Denver, CO 80238
Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.
Jaurene Blacklock
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 9/22/2025 at 12:00 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
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 9/22/2025 at 1:00 PM
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.
Brenda Lucero
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 9/23/2025 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Brenda is dedicated to fostering transformative change through empathetic, trauma-informed, and evidence-based therapy.
Gender: Prefer Not to Share
Ethnicity: Prefer not to share
Pronouns: Prefer not to Share
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Tracy Stuart
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 9/23/2025 at 3:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Tracy helps clients to develop a mental health toolbox that contains many effective forms of coping skills that can be implemented in a variety of situations.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: Prefer not to Share
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8500 W. Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
Marjorie Laird
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 9/24/2025 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Marjorie's therapeutic approach is to provide support and practical feedback to help clients effectively address personal life challenges.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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950 Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood , CO 80214
Seeing children over 8 years old.
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 9/25/2025 at 3:00 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.
Anna Rocio Brown
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 9/25/2025 at 4:30 PM
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
Seeing female patients over 45 years old.
Jocelyn Stott
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 9/26/2025 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Jocelyn is passionate about providing care to anyone who wishes to pursue a vibrant, holistic sense of wellness in their lives.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Prefer not to share
Pronouns: Prefer not to Share
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Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO
Zacil Contreras
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Next appointment on 9/30/2025 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Zacil helps heal the brain, body, and soul through a variety of techniques.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Latino or Hispanic or Spanish Origin of any ethnicity/race
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO