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 4/20/2026 at 8:00 AM
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
Lindsay Sugo
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions only online
Lindsay uses mindfulness practices and person-centered techniques to strive toward healing and growth
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
Brenda Lucero
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/20/2026 at 2:00 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
Bill Brewer
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Next appointment on 4/23/2026 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
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Not seeing couples.
Julie Van Ryswyk
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 11:30 AM
Offers sessions only online
Julie has been trained in EMDR and she finds a lot of reward in helping others move through a history of trauma, as well as other difficult experiences.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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Mark Pennick
Doctor of Philosophy in Psychology
Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 12:00 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
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2373 Central Park Blvd., Denver, CO 80238
Prefers online sessions, but offers some in-person.
Molly Jaques
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Molly has over 25 years of experience as a counselor.
Gender: Woman
Ethnicity: White
Pronouns: She/Her
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8158 E. 5th Ave, Denver, CO 80230
Seeing women and teens over 12 years old. Molly currently works exclusively with female clients.
Dave Bakulski
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 1:00 PM
Offers sessions in-person and online
Dave prides himself in customizing his practice as a Golden 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.
Karen Hauser
Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 1:00 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.
Jeremy Thomas
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 3:00 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
Lauran Jacks
Doctor of Psychology
Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 3:00 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
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Jaurene Blacklock
Licensed Professional Counselor
Next appointment on 4/23/2026 at 3:30 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
Average rating:
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Online Therapy Session, No Physical Location, CO
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