The best CBT therapists in Denver are the ones who use a specific, named protocol for your problem, such as exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD, CBT for insomnia (CBT-I) or behavioral activation for depression, rather than general talk therapy with a CBT label. The seven practices below all name CBT as a core approach on their own websites, and most publish fees. Mountainside Behavioral Health is listed first because it is our own practice.
We checked every practice on its own website in September 2026 and report only what each one says about itself. We do not rank anyone on outcomes or reviews. What we can compare is what a site tells you before you call: which protocols it names, who the clinicians are, what it costs, how insurance works and whether you can be seen by video.
Not sure whether CBT or DBT fits better? Read our DBT vs. CBT guide first. If intense emotions, self-harm or relationship crises are the main problem, our list of Denver DBT programs may be the more useful page.
How we ranked these practices
- CBT is named as a core approach on the practice's own website, with a dedicated page explaining it.
- The site names condition-specific CBT protocols, such as ERP for OCD, CBT-I for insomnia, exposure for panic and phobias, or behavioral activation for depression.
- Clinicians are named on the site with their license or degree.
- Fees or the insurance model are published, so you can estimate cost before calling.
- Telehealth is available across Colorado.
- The practice sees teenagers or offers a parent or family component as well as adults.
We ranked on these criteria alone, using what each practice publishes. We did not use reviews, star ratings or outcome claims, and no practice paid to be included. Details change, so confirm fees, availability and insurance directly with any provider.
1. Mountainside Behavioral Health
Mountainside is a female-owned practice whose clinicians describe more than a decade of intensive CBT and DBT training. Its CBT therapy page describes structured, present-focused sessions of about 45 minutes, held weekly or every other week, each with a check-in, a review of the previous week's practice and a specific skill to work on. The practice publishes separate pages on ERP for OCD and on CBT-I for insomnia, and its CBT page covers graded exposure for anxiety and phobias and behavioral activation for depression.
Four clinicians are named on the site: Emily Biggs-Heisler, Ph.D., licensed clinical psychologist and clinical director; Anabelle Brecker, LCSW; Audrey Fisher, LPC; and Diana Huizar, Ph.D., a school psychologist who works in English and Spanish. Between them they see clients from age 11 through adulthood, and the practice offers CBT-based parent training sessions for caregivers.
Every clinician offers secure telehealth anywhere in Colorado at the same rates as in-office sessions. Mountainside is out-of-network and provides superbills for possible reimbursement.
- Individual and parent training sessions (45 min): $175 to $200; couples $200
- Out-of-network; superbills provided; free initial consultation
- Adolescents (12+, or 11+ with Dr. Huizar), adults, couples and families
- LGBTQIA+ affirming; bilingual English and Spanish sessions available
2. CBT Denver
CBT Denver says CBT is at the core of its approach and lists a wide range of related treatments on its site, including CBT-I, exposure therapy, behavioral activation, cognitive processing therapy, ACT, habit reversal training and interpersonal therapy. It describes itself as the Denver regional clinic of the National Social Anxiety Center, and it lists named clinicians, most with doctoral degrees, on its about pages.
The practice sees children, adolescents, adults, couples and families, and runs time-limited skills groups of four to sixteen weeks. It offers teletherapy for Colorado residents and for clients in states that belong to PsyPACT.
- Licensed-provider sessions $210 to $260 (50 min); one-time initial consultation fee of $315 to $380
- Lower-cost sessions ($50 to $85) with its affordable-therapy providers
- Fee-for-service and out-of-network with all insurers; superbills on request
3. Front Range Treatment Center
Best known for its DBT program, Front Range Treatment Center also has a dedicated CBT page. It says it matches the method to the condition: ERP for OCD, behavioral activation for depression, graded exposure for panic and phobias, and prolonged exposure for trauma. It lists anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma and stress among the concerns it treats with CBT.
FRTC sees children, teens and adults. Its billing page lists individual sessions (50 minutes) at $175 to $225 and a $250 intake, and says it accepts Colorado Medicaid and provides out-of-network superbills.
- Condition-specific protocols named on its CBT page
- Accepts Colorado Medicaid, per its billing page
- In person at 5300 DTC Parkway and online across Colorado
4. Anxiety Solutions of Denver
Anxiety Solutions of Denver describes itself as a team of therapists specializing in anxiety and OCD for adults, children and teens. Its approach page says it specializes in exposure therapy, which it describes as a type of CBT, and its specialty pages cover generalized anxiety, OCD, panic, health anxiety, social anxiety, agoraphobia and hair-pulling or skin-picking.
The practice names its clinicians on its site, several of them with a Psy.D., and it has two Denver offices plus online sessions. It publishes a fee schedule that varies by clinician, with lower-cost sessions from doctoral trainees.
- Standard fee $220 per 50-minute session; $250 to $270 with Dr. Gaus or Dr. Stein; $80 with doctoral trainees
- Free phone consultation
- Offices at 1660 South Albion St. and 2949 Federal Blvd
5. Colorado Anxiety Treatment Center
The Colorado Anxiety Treatment Center is the solo practice of Charles D. Glass, Ph.D., a licensed clinical psychologist whose site says he has more than 40 years of clinical experience. The practice says it specializes in CBT for anxiety disorders, OCD and PTSD, and also lists insomnia and depression. It treats adults, seniors and teenagers.
Because it is a one-psychologist practice, you know exactly who you will see. Its fees page lists the insurers it participates with, which is less common among Denver CBT specialists.
- Initial evaluation $200; therapy sessions $175, per its fees page
- Participates with Aetna, Anthem/BCBS and traditional Medicare
- In-person or telehealth appointments
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6. Colorado CBT
Colorado CBT describes itself as a therapy clinic in Denver offering therapy and assessment for adults. Its modality pages include CBT, ERP, prolonged exposure, cognitive processing therapy and ACT, and it lists specialties including anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, ADHD, insomnia and perinatal mental health.
Its founder and clinical director, Megan McKnight, a licensed clinical psychologist, is named on the therapists page along with the approaches she uses. The clinic also trains doctoral interns and practicum students.
- In-network status varies by therapist; all therapists are out-of-network with Medicare and Medicaid, per its insurance page
- Free consultation offered
- Office at 2727 Bryant St., Denver
7. Evans Counseling Group
Evans Counseling Group has a dedicated CBT page and says its CBT therapists work with adults, teens and children at two Denver offices and by telehealth across Colorado. It describes CBT sessions built around thought records, behavioral experiments and practical skills, and lists anxiety, depression, trauma, OCD, phobias and eating disorders among the concerns it treats.
The practice says it accepts most major insurance plans, including Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado), and lists the plans on its insurance page. Its CBT page does not name specific protocols such as ERP or CBT-I.
- In-network with many plans including Health First Colorado, per its insurance page
- Adults, teens and children
- Offices in Cherry Creek (S. Jackson St.) and Highlands
How we chose
We searched for Denver-metro practices with a dedicated CBT page, then read each practice's CBT, fees, insurance and clinician pages. We left out national directories, single-condition practices outside the Denver metro, and any practice whose site we could not verify. After Mountainside, the order follows the criteria above, weighted toward practices that name condition-specific protocols and publish their fees.
Specialization matters more than a practice's size. A clinic that treats only anxiety and OCD with exposure therapy may be the right choice for OCD even though it does not offer everything on this list. Mountainside ranks first because this is our guide; the disclosure above the list says so.
What good CBT looks like
CBT was developed by Aaron Beck in the 1960s, and today the name covers a family of structured treatments. When you interview a therapist, listen for a plan that fits your problem. Mountainside's first CBT session guide explains what an intake covers.
- OCD: exposure and response prevention (ERP), not reassurance or debating the thought.
- Panic and phobias: graded exposure to feared sensations and situations.
- Depression: behavioral activation alongside work on thought patterns.
- Insomnia: CBT-I, including sleep restriction and stimulus control.
- Between sessions: regular practice assignments reviewed at the next session.
Cost and insurance
On the sites we checked, a standard 45- to 50-minute CBT session costs about $175 to $260, with some practices offering trainee sessions from $50 to $85. Several specialists, including Mountainside, CBT Denver and Anxiety Solutions of Denver, are out-of-network or fee-for-service and provide superbills. Front Range Treatment Center and Evans Counseling Group list Colorado Medicaid. Mountainside's insurance and pricing page explains how out-of-network reimbursement works.
If you need more than weekly therapy
Weekly CBT is outpatient care. If you are thinking about suicide or feel unsafe, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line, or call 911 in an emergency. Mountainside's Denver mental health resources page lists crisis lines and free or low-cost support.
Frequently asked questions
How do I know if a Denver therapist really does CBT?
Ask which protocol they would use for your specific problem, how progress is measured and what you will practice between sessions. A CBT therapist should be able to name the method, such as ERP for OCD or CBT-I for insomnia, and explain the plan.
How much does a CBT therapist cost in Denver?
On the practice sites we checked, licensed CBT sessions ranged from about $175 to $260. Some clinics offer lower-cost sessions with supervised trainees, and several provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement.
Are there CBT therapists in Denver who take Medicaid?
Front Range Treatment Center and Evans Counseling Group both say on their websites that they accept Colorado Medicaid. Mountainside Behavioral Health is out-of-network and does not bill insurance directly.
How long does CBT take?
Many CBT courses run about 12 to 20 sessions, depending on the problem and how often you meet. Some people need longer, especially when more than one condition is involved.
Related reading
- CBT Therapy in Denver
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) in Denver
- How to Prepare for Your First CBT Session in Denver
- DBT vs CBT: Which Therapy Is Right for You?
- Best DBT Therapy Programs in Denver (2026)
Talk to someone
Mountainside Behavioral Health offers DBT and CBT for adolescents, adults, couples and families in Greenwood Village and by telehealth across Colorado. Consultations are free, and we will tell you if another provider is a better fit. Call (720) 762-4619 or request a consultation.
If you are in crisis, call or text 988 to reach the 988 Colorado Mental Health Line (free, confidential, 24/7). If you are in immediate danger, call 911.
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