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Appointments may be available in as little as 48 hours. Many major insurance plans accepted.

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Therapy can provide support, perspective, and practical tools for navigating challenges, improving emotional well-being, and building healthier patterns over time.

Better Understand Patterns & Behaviors

Therapy can help individuals recognize emotional patterns, thought processes, relationship dynamics, and behaviors that may be affecting daily life and overall well-being.

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Many people use therapy to build practical tools for managing stress, navigating challenges, improving communication, and responding to difficult situations more effectively.

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Therapy can support greater self-awareness, emotional balance, boundary-setting, and confidence in managing emotions across work, relationships, and everyday life.

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In addition to addressing immediate concerns, therapy can help individuals strengthen resilience, improve self-understanding, and build healthier long-term habits and routines.

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Westside Behavioral Care works with many major insurance providers to help make therapy more accessible and affordable. Coverage for counseling may vary depending on your plan, therapist availability, and whether you are seeking virtual or in-person sessions.

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Therapists for Alcohol Abuse in the Greater Denver Area and Across Colorado – Accepting New Clients

If alcohol use is starting to interfere with your relationships, health, or daily responsibilities, therapy can help. Westside Behavioral Care connects individuals with therapists who support clients struggling with alcohol misuse, dependency, or related concerns.
 

Our providers meet each person where they are, whether the goal is harm reduction, sobriety, or understanding the root causes behind substance use.
 

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You can browse available therapists by specialty, insurance, location, and age to find the right fit for your needs. Appointments are available across the Greater Denver area or online statewide. All Westside therapists are in-network with Kaiser Permanente, and many accept additional insurance plans. To get started, call (303) 986-4197 or email info@westsidebehavioral.com.

Thomas Stuart
Thomas Stuart

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 2 reviews
Soonest: 5/30/2026 at 9:00 AM

Thomas specializes in workplace issues, career stress, and addiction, using a solution-oriented CBT approach to help adults overcome barriers and achieve lasting recovery.


  • Workplace Stress, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jeremy Thomas
Jeremy Thomas

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.7· 23 reviews
Soonest: 5/30/2026 at 11:00 AM

Jeremy uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help adults overcome trauma, anxiety, and addiction, empowering them to rethink challenges and move forward with meaningful, valued actions.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Trauma
  • Aetna, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · Littleton, CO 80123
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Dave Bakulski
Dave Bakulski

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.7· 13 reviews
Soonest: 6/1/2026 at 9:00 AM

Works with ages 19+ only.

Dave provides warm, empathic therapy, using CBT and EMDR to help adults navigate trauma and addiction through his client-centered and strength-based approach.


  • EMDR, Depression, and Anxiety
  • Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · Golden, CO 80401
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Megan Keith
Megan Keith

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.6· 7 reviews
Soonest: 6/1/2026 at 12:00 PM

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.


  • PTSD, Trauma, and Cognitive Processing Therapy
  • Aetna, Cigna, United/Optum, and more
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Karen Hauser
Karen Hauser

Licensed Clinical Social Worker

4.1· 14 reviews
Soonest: 6/1/2026 at 1:00 PM

Seeing patients over 18 years old.

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.


  • Depression, Anxiety, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
  • Humana, and more
  • In-Person · Denver, CO 80224
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Amanda Bushek
Amanda Bushek

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.8· 4 reviews
Soonest: 6/2/2026 at 9:00 AM

Amanda provides a warm, solution-focused approach for adults and couples navigating anxiety, addiction, and life transitions, empowering her clients to achieve lasting, positive change.


  • Anxiety, Depression, and Major Life Transitions
  • Humana, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Crystal Huynh
Crystal Huynh

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 3 reviews
Soonest: 6/2/2026 at 10:00 AM

Crystal uses a collaborative, trauma-informed approach with Brainspotting and CBT to help adults find healing from addiction, anxiety, and grief in a safe, inviting environment.


  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Anxiety
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • In-Person · Broomfield, CO 80020
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Francisca Mix
Francisca Mix

Licensed Professional Counselor

5.0· 1 review
Soonest: 6/2/2026 at 10:00 AM

Francisca helps adults and young adults heal from trauma and addiction using creative, experiential methods to support her clients on their journey toward self-acceptance and growth.


  • Trauma, Substance Use, and Mindfulness
  • 1 In-Network Plan
  • In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
Jaurene Blacklock
Jaurene Blacklock

Licensed Professional Counselor

4.9· 13 reviews
Soonest: 6/2/2026 at 10:00 AM

Jaurene offers solution-focused online therapy for children and adults, specializing in addiction, anxiety, and relationship issues to help her clients achieve positive, productive change.


  • Substance Use, Depression, and Anxiety
  • Aetna, Anthem, Cigna, Humana, United/Optum, and more
  • In-Person · No Physical Location, CO
  • Video Call · Throughout Colorado
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