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303-857-5074

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

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303-986-4197

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Chronic Illness

Therapists for Chronic Illness Support in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients

Living with chronic illness can take a toll on your emotional health, relationships, and day-to-day life. Westside Behavioral Care offers therapists who specialize in supporting individuals coping with conditions like autoimmune disorders, cancer, diabetes, and other long-term health issues.

 

Therapy can help you manage stress, grief, identity shifts, and the emotional impact of ongoing symptoms or limitations.

 

Read more about therapy for chronic illness

You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Westside providers offer in-person sessions across the Greater Denver metro and online therapy statewide. All therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept other major insurance plans. For assistance, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.

Gess Cross

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 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

denver therapist
Tee Solani

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 8:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Tee believes in treating others with respect and kindness and will meet you where you are and move along at your pace.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Black or African American

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO 80205

Julie Atabe, Kaiser Therapist, is located in Broomfield, in the Greater Denver Area in Colorado.
Julie Atabe

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 8:00 AM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Whether you’re facing significant stressors or just feeling lost in the noise of daily life, Julie can help you reconnect to purpose, regain clarity, and build lasting resilience.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 80 Garden Center, Broomfield, CO 80020

Travis Byrne
Travis Byrne

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 9:30 AM

Offers sessions only online

Travis strives to maintain transparency when it comes to the use of therapeutic theory and technique.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

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  • Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO

Bill Brewer
Bill Brewer

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 10:00 AM

Offers sessions only online

Bill provides a safe place to speak openly supported by deep compassion.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Not seeing couples.

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Caroline Hanlet

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 11:30 AM

Offers sessions only online

Caroline strives to be a gentle, guiding presence in your life to help you accomplish your goals.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Caroline works with clients ages 15 and older.

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Lauren Young

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 1:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Lauren offers techniques for handling stress, anxiety, depression, and other life challenges in various situations.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

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Kristine Ocasek

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 1:00 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

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 3570 E 12th Avenue, Denver, CO 80206

In-person only available Thursdays.

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Jamie Brennan

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 1:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Colorado

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 100 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80302

Seeing patients over 26 years old.

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Mark Pennick

Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 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: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 2373 Central Park Blvd., Denver, CO 80238

Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.

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Kimberly Callahan

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 4:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Kimberly specializes in supporting children and adults within neurodivergent populations, fostering mental well-being through a holistic and compassionate approach.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Asian

Pronouns: She/Her

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  • 12600 W. Colfax Ave, Lakewood, CO 80215

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Susan Goodenberger

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 4:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Susan appreciates each and every person’s uniqueness.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO