Receptionist
303-857-5074

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Receptionist
303-986-4197

Hours
Monday – Friday, 8:30am-5:00pm

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the most effective tools for addressing a wide range of mental health challenges. Therapists at Westside Behavioral Care use CBT to help clients recognize and reframe unhelpful thought patterns, reduce emotional distress, and build healthier coping strategies.

 

Common concerns treated with CBT include anxiety, depression, phobias, obsessive thoughts, and negative self-image. CBT is practical and solution-focused, offering structure and measurable progress for individuals looking to make lasting change.

 
Read more about CBT

CBT is appropriate for children, teens, and adults, and it can be used for both short-term goals and long-term emotional growth. Westside’s licensed therapists work collaboratively with each client to tailor sessions for specific needs, whether it’s challenging irrational beliefs or learning skills for emotional regulation.

 

Appointments are available in person across the greater Denver area — including Aurora, Lakewood, Boulder, Arvada, and Littleton — or online from anywhere in Colorado. All therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many also accept other insurance plans. You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com for personal assistance scheduling your first session.

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Sarah Senst

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 12:00 PM

Offers sessions in-person and online

Sarah offers treatment modalities that challenge negative beliefs and tap into purposeful living.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • 6200 S. Syracuse Way, Greenwood Village, CO 80111

Saturday appointments will be online.

Erin Fischer
Erin Fischer

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 12:30 PM

Offers sessions only online

Erin will help you process life events and interpersonal dynamics.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

Additional ratings needed to generate average

  • Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location, CO

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Ben DeVoss

Licensed Professional Counselor

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

Offers sessions in-person and online

Ben may gently challenge a client's perspective and offer motivation to try something new and different.

Gender: Man

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: He/Him

Additional ratings needed to generate average

  • 825 Speer Blvd., Denver, CO 80218

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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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Anna Rocio Brown

Licensed Professional Counselor

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

Anna is exclusively accepting new female patients 45 years old and over.

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Crissy Fale

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 2:00 PM

Offers sessions only online

Crissy specializes in guiding and supporting individuals as they navigate complex relationship issues.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: White

Pronouns: She/Her

Additional ratings needed to generate average

  • Online Therapy Sessions , No Physical Location, CO

Kayla Nelson
Kayla Nelson

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 2:00 PM

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

Additional ratings needed to generate average

  • 1221 S Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80210

Available Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm.

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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.

Lynda Hilburn

Licensed Professional Counselor

Next appointment on 3/5/2026 at 3:30 PM

Offers sessions only online

Lynda has over 20 years of experience providing therapy to individuals and groups.

Gender: Woman

Ethnicity: Prefer not to share

Pronouns: Prefer not to Share

Average rating: Full StarFull StarFull StarFull StarFull Star

  • Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO

Seeing Kaiser patients over 26 years old.

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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

Additional ratings needed to generate average

  • 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