Abuse & Neglect
Therapists for Abuse Survivors in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients
Recovering from abuse can take time, support, and a safe therapeutic space. At Westside Behavioral Care, our therapists work with survivors of physical, emotional, sexual, and verbal abuse to process trauma, rebuild self-worth, and develop healthy boundaries.
We understand how difficult it can be to open up about these experiences, and our goal is to help you feel empowered, not retraumatized. Whether your experience is recent or long in the past, therapy can support you in regaining a sense of safety, control, and trust.
Read more about therapy for abuse survivors
You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Appointments are available in person throughout the Greater Denver area and online across Colorado. All of our providers are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many also accept other insurance plans. Call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com for help scheduling your first session.
Bill Brewer
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Next appointment on 5/11/2026 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Bill provides a safe place to speak openly supported by deep compassion.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Not seeing couples.
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/11/2026 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Dave provides warm, empathic therapy, using CBT and EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through his client-centered and strength-based approach.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- 910 13th St Suite, Golden, CO 80401
Works with ages 19+ only.
Loretta McGill-Smith
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/11/2026 at 2:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Loretta provides compassionate therapy for adults, utilizing CBT and DBT to help her clients overcome trauma, anxiety, and eating disorders while building self-esteem in a safe space.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: Two or more ethnicities/races
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
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Thomas Stuart
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/12/2026 at 8:00 AM
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Thomas specializes in workplace issues, career stress, and addiction, using a solution-oriented CBT approach to help adults overcome barriers and achieve lasting recovery.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
Julie Van Ryswyk
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/12/2026 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Julie uses EMDR and mindfulness to help adults and young adults heal from trauma and anxiety, empowering them to break old patterns and find lasting joy.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
Megan Keith
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/12/2026 at 3:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Megan specializes in trauma and PTSD recovery for adults, using Cognitive Processing Therapy to help her clients heal from past invalidation and find lasting emotional self-esteem.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
Carole Vogt
Doctor of Psychology
Next appointment on 5/13/2026 at 11:00 AM
Offers sessions only online
Carole uses warm, CBT-based care to help adults and seniors navigate anxiety and life transitions, providing her clients a safe, supportive space to heal and move forward.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- Offers HIPAA-compliant, encrypted video therapy
- Online Therapy Session , No Physical Location , CO
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/13/2026 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Karen is an expert in CBT for adults and seniors in Denver, navigating trauma and grief, offering a supportive path toward personal growth and emotional recovery.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
- 6795 E. Tennessee Ave, Denver, CO 80224
Seeing patients over 18 years old.
Emily Cunningham
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 5/13/2026 at 2:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Emily offers a relaxed, goal-oriented approach for adults and seniors navigating grief and trauma, using eclectic therapies to help you find balance and lasting emotional wellness.
Gender: Woman
- 2095 W. 6th Ave, Broomfield, CO 80020
Justin Ryan
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 5/13/2026 at 5:45 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Justin empowers teens, adults, and couples to heal from trauma and strengthen attachments using EMDR and solution-focused therapy in a safe, empathetic space.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: Asian
Pronouns: He/Him
- 10316 W Bowles Ave, Littleton , CO 80127
Mark Pennick
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Next appointment on 5/14/2026 at 10:00 AM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Mark specializes in trauma and neurodiversity, using ACT and CPT to help adults find strength and healing through a compassionate, mindfulness-based approach.
Gender: Man
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: He/Him
- 2373 Central Park Blvd., Denver, CO 80238
Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.
Nancy A. Gunzner
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Next appointment on 5/14/2026 at 4:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Nancy, bilingual in Spanish, provides therapy in Longmont, using EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through an honest, rapport-centered approach that fosters lasting healing.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
- 1079 South Hover Street, Longmont, CO 80501
Couples Counseling ONLY OFFERED In-Person at Nancy's Office.
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