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Convenient, Secure Therapy Wherever You Are in Colorado

You deserve access to quality mental health care, no matter where you are in Colorado. Whether you live in downtown Denver, a mountain community hours from the nearest therapist, or simply feel more at ease in your own space, online therapy can bring the support you need directly to you.

At Mountainside Behavioral Health, our telehealth therapy services connect you with experienced, licensed clinicians who specialize in Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) — all through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform. As a female-owned practice rooted in Denver, we are proud to extend compassionate, evidence-based care to individuals, couples, and families across the entire state of Colorado.

If you have been searching for an online therapy option that feels both professional and personal, you are in the right place. Request a Consultation to get started.

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What Is Telehealth Therapy?

Telehealth therapy — also called virtual therapy or online counseling — allows you to meet with a licensed therapist through live, face-to-face video sessions from any private location with a reliable internet connection. You receive the same clinical care, treatment planning, and therapeutic techniques you would in a traditional office visit, just without the commute.

At Mountainside Behavioral Health, our virtual therapy sessions in Colorado are not a scaled-down version of what we offer in person. Every telehealth appointment uses the same evidence-based approaches — including DBT, CBT, trauma-informed care, and DBT-Prolonged Exposure (DBT-PE) — that guide our in-office work. Our therapists are trained to deliver these modalities effectively in a virtual setting, ensuring you receive thorough, focused treatment regardless of the format.

Online therapy in Colorado has grown significantly in recent years, and research consistently shows that virtual sessions can be just as effective as in-person therapy for a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, emotion dysregulation, and borderline personality disorder (BPD).

What we do

How We Provide Online Therapy at Mountainside Behavioral Health

What sets our telehealth counseling in Denver apart is the depth of expertise behind every session. Our clinical team brings specialized training and years of experience in treatments that are often difficult to find through typical online therapy platforms.

Our Approach to Virtual Care

We bring the same structured, evidence-based approach to every virtual therapy session in Colorado that we use in person. Our services include:

Whether you are working through a specific diagnosis or navigating a difficult season of life, our telehealth therapists in Denver build a treatment plan tailored to you.

Our Clinical Team

Every therapist at Mountainside Behavioral Health offers telehealth sessions, so you have access to our full team no matter where you are located in Colorado:

  • Emily Biggs-Heisler, Ph.D. — Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Clinical Director & Co-Owner. Over a decade of intensive DBT and CBT training. Works with individuals ages 12 and up, as well as families and couples.
  • Anabelle Brecker, LCSW — Licensed Clinical Social Worker & Co-Owner. Specializes in DBT, CBT, trauma-informed interventions, and suicide prevention. Works with individuals ages 15 and up.
  • Audrey Fisher, LPC — Licensed Professional Counselor with expertise in substance use treatment and athlete mental performance. Works with individuals ages 13 and up.
  • Diana Huizar, Ph.D. — School Psychologist offering bilingual services in English and Spanish. Works with individuals ages 11–24 and families.

What to Expect in a Virtual Therapy Session

Starting online therapy can feel unfamiliar, so we want you to know exactly what the process looks like — from your first inquiry to an ongoing therapeutic relationship.

Step 1: Request a Free Consultation

Your journey begins with a free consultation. We will learn about what brings you to therapy, answer your questions about our services, and match you with the therapist who best fits your needs and goals.

Step 2: Prepare Your Space

Before your first session, find a quiet, private space where you feel comfortable talking openly. All you need is a device with a camera and microphone — a laptop, tablet, or smartphone — and a stable internet connection. We will send you a secure link to join your session.

Step 3: Join Your Session

At your scheduled time, click the link to enter our HIPAA-compliant video platform. Sessions are 45 minutes, just like our in-person appointments. Your therapist will guide the session using the same evidence-based techniques, worksheets, and skill-building exercises you would experience in our Denver office.

Step 4: Continue Your Progress

Between sessions, your therapist may provide worksheets, mindfulness exercises, or skill practice activities. Virtual therapy makes it easy to integrate what you are learning directly into your daily life — because you are already in the environment where you apply those skills.

Privacy and Security

Your confidentiality is our top priority. We use a HIPAA-compliant telehealth platform with end-to-end encryption to protect every session. Your personal health information is handled with the same rigorous privacy standards required for in-person care. You can feel confident that your virtual therapy sessions are private, secure, and fully protected.

Same Quality, Same Pricing

We believe that choosing virtual therapy should never mean compromising on the quality of care — or paying a premium for convenience. Our telehealth session rates are the same as our in-person rates:

  • Individual sessions (45 min): $175–$200
  • Parent training sessions (45 min): $175–$200
  • Couples sessions (45 min): $200

Mountainside Behavioral Health is an out-of-network provider. We provide superbills after each session so you can submit claims to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Many clients find that their out-of-network benefits cover a significant portion of session costs.

Who Is Online Therapy Right For?

Virtual therapy in Colorado is a strong fit for many different people and situations. You may benefit from telehealth if you:

  • Live in rural or underserved areas of Colorado where access to specialized DBT or CBT therapists is limited
  • Have a busy schedule and find it difficult to fit travel time into your day
  • Feel more comfortable at home and want to engage in therapy from a familiar, safe environment
  • Are managing physical health challenges or mobility limitations that make in-person visits difficult
  • Are a college student living away from Denver but wanting to continue care with a Colorado-licensed therapist
  • Prefer continuity — if you travel frequently or have a variable schedule, virtual sessions help you maintain consistent care
  • Are a parent seeking support through parent training sessions while managing a household
  • Identify as LGBTQIA+ and want to work with an affirming, inclusive practice from wherever you feel safest

Online therapy is appropriate for the same range of conditions we treat in person, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, BPD, emotion dysregulation, self-harm, ADHD, eating disorders, OCD, panic disorder, phobias, insomnia, bipolar disorder, and substance use.

Our telehealth services are available to anyone located anywhere in Colorado at the time of their session.

Begin Your Healing Journey With Online Therapy in Colorado

You do not have to navigate this alone, and you do not have to wait until circumstances are perfect to start. With telehealth therapy at Mountainside Behavioral Health, expert, compassionate care is available wherever you are in Colorado — today.

Our team of dedicated clinicians is ready to help you feel seen, heard, and empowered. Whether you are exploring therapy for the first time or looking for a provider who truly specializes in DBT, CBT, or trauma-informed care, we are here for you.

Request a Consultation to schedule your free consultation and take the first step toward lasting change.

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About Online Therapy in Colorado

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Yes. Research consistently demonstrates that virtual therapy delivers outcomes comparable to in-person sessions for a wide range of conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, and BPD. At Mountainside Behavioral Health, our therapists use the same evidence-based approaches — including DBT and CBT — in telehealth sessions as they do in our Denver office, ensuring you receive the same high standard of care.

Do I need special technology for a telehealth session?

No special equipment is needed. You just need a device with a camera and microphone (such as a laptop, tablet, or smartphone) and a reliable internet connection. We provide a secure link before each session — simply click to join at your appointment time.

Is my information private during a virtual therapy session?

Absolutely. We use a HIPAA-compliant video platform with end-to-end encryption to protect your sessions and personal health information. Your virtual appointments are held to the same strict privacy and confidentiality standards as in-person therapy.

Can I do DBT or CBT therapy online?

Yes. All of our therapists are trained to deliver online DBT therapy and virtual CBT therapy through our telehealth platform. These structured, skills-based approaches translate well to virtual sessions, and many clients find that practicing new skills in their own environment enhances the learning process.

Do you accept insurance for telehealth sessions?

Mountainside Behavioral Health is an out-of-network provider. We provide superbills after each session that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. We recommend contacting your insurance provider to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits.

Who can access your telehealth services?

Our online therapy services are available to anyone located in the state of Colorado at the time of their session. We work with adolescents (ages 11 and up, depending on the therapist), adults, couples, and families. Contact us to learn more about which therapist is the best fit for your needs.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Telehealth & Online Therapy

Every clinician at Mountainside offers telehealth, so the full team is available anywhere in Colorado. Sessions are 45 minutes on a HIPAA-compliant platform.

Does online therapy actually work?

Yes. The research comparing video-delivered therapy with in-person treatment finds broadly equivalent outcomes for common conditions including anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Structured approaches like CBT and DBT translate particularly well, since worksheets, skills practice, and homework do not depend on being in a room. Online therapy in Colorado.

Is telehealth therapy as effective as in-person?

For most concerns, yes — the evidence base is now substantial. In-person is often preferable in specific situations: acute crisis, significant self-harm risk, when a private space at home is not available, or when a client simply engages better in the room. We are happy to mix the two rather than treating it as a permanent choice.

What is telehealth therapy like?

Much like an in-person session. You join a secure video link at your appointment time and work through the same 45 minutes with the same therapist, using the same techniques, worksheets, and skills exercises. Most people find the initial strangeness passes within a session or two. See what to expect.

How do I prepare for a virtual therapy session?

Find a private space where you can speak without being overheard, test your camera and microphone in advance, use headphones, and close other applications. Have water and something to write with. Sit somewhere you can stay for the full 45 minutes — a car in a quiet spot works better than a room where someone might walk in.

Can I do DBT online?

Yes. Individual DBT sessions, skills practice, and phone coaching all work over telehealth, and every Mountainside clinician offers virtual appointments across Colorado. Coaching in particular suits a remote format, since the point is using skills where you actually are. DBT therapy in Denver.

Can I do CBT online?

Yes, and CBT arguably suits telehealth better than most approaches. Thought records, behavioral experiments, and exposure practice all happen in your own environment — which is where the fear lives — rather than being rehearsed in an office and transferred home afterward. CBT therapy in Denver.

Is online therapy covered by insurance?

Coverage for telehealth has broadened considerably, and many plans now reimburse it on the same terms as in-person care. Mountainside is out-of-network for all sessions, virtual or otherwise: we provide superbills you submit for possible reimbursement, commonly 50–80% for those with out-of-network benefits. Insurance and pricing.

What platform is used for telehealth therapy?

We use a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform with end-to-end encryption — not consumer video calling. You will be sent a link before your session; there is nothing to buy and no account to create. Any device with a camera, a microphone, and a stable connection will work.

Can I do telehealth therapy from anywhere in Colorado?

Yes. Our clinicians are licensed in Colorado and see telehealth clients throughout the state, which matters if you are outside the Denver metro or in a mountain community where DBT-trained clinicians are scarce. Licensure is generally tied to where you are physically located during the session, so tell us if you plan to travel out of state.

What are the pros and cons of online therapy?

In favor: no commute, easier scheduling, access to specialists outside your area, and skills practiced in the setting where you need them. Against: it requires a private space and a reliable connection, some nonverbal information is lost, and it is less suitable during acute crisis. For most people the access advantage outweighs the rest.

Is teletherapy good for anxiety?

It is well suited to it. Exposure work happens in the real environments that trigger the anxiety, and for people whose anxiety makes leaving the house or driving to an appointment difficult, telehealth removes a barrier that can otherwise prevent treatment starting at all. One caution: it should not become another form of avoidance.

Is teletherapy good for teens?

Often yes — many adolescents are entirely comfortable on video and speak more freely from their own room. The main practical obstacle is privacy at home, which needs solving before it becomes a barrier to honesty. For teens in acute crisis or with significant self-harm, in-person sessions are usually the better starting point. Teen therapy in Denver.

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