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 2/25/2026 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 2/25/2026 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
Additional ratings needed to generate average
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Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO
Kristine Ocasek
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 2/25/2026 at 10:00 AM
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
Average rating: 
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3570 E 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206
In-person only available Thursdays.
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 2/25/2026 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
Average rating:
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910 13th St Suite, Golden, CO 80401
Works with ages 19+ only.
Denae Arnold
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 2/25/2026 at 11:30 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Denae is a genuine therapist who uses humor throughout her therapy sessions.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
Average rating:
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4251 Kipling St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 2/25/2026 at 12:00 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
Average rating: 
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6795 E. Tennessee Ave, Denver, CO 80224
Seeing patients over 18 years old.
Lauran Jacks
Doctor of Psychology
Next appointment on 2/25/2026 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Lauran always works with the patient in their comfort level and style.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: Prefer not to Share
Average rating:
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Online Therapy Sessions, No Physical Location, CO
Mark Pennick
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Next appointment on 2/25/2026 at 2:30 PM
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
Average rating:
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2373 Central Park Blvd., Denver, CO 80238
Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.
Jeremy Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 2/25/2026 at 5:00 PM
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
Average rating:
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8500 West Bowles Avenue, Littleton, CO 80123
David Karl
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 2/25/2026 at 6:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
David works with children 6 years old and up, pre-teens, teenagers, parents/guardians, and adults.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
Average rating:
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Becky Guido
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 2/26/2026 at 9:00 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.
Brianna Roggow
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 2/26/2026 at 9:30 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Brianna specializes in working with children and adolescents and will support your child with figuring out ways to navigate the challenges they are facing.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
Average rating:
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1650 38th St, Boulder, CO 80301
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