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Espenshade Counseling

Denver, CO

SAMHSA Verified Outpatient Dual Dx Telehealth

Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth center · in Denver, CO · Accepts Medicaid · Medicare · Private · Serves adolescents, seniors, trauma survivors.

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Direct line to Espenshade Counseling: (610) 525-6300

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About Espenshade Counseling

Located at the intersection of Lancaster Avenue and County Line Road, the center provides outpatient behavioral health care for individuals and families experiencing addiction, trauma, serious mental illness, or behaviors such as compulsive spending, eating disorders, gambling, or self-injury. The center offers flexible in-person and virtual options, allowing clients to participate in treatment while maintaining their daily routines at home, school, or work.
The center delivers counseling, coaching, and case management supported by evidence-based therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavioral therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), eye movement desensitization and reprocessing (EMDR), and exposure therapies. Emotion efficacy therapy (EET) is also part of care, teaching skills for emotion regulation and coping. Family counseling and intensives combine education and experiential work to focus on specific issues between couples and families.
The TEAMS program provides a structured 3-phase approach across emotional, social, recreational, health, life, and career domains. Clients transition from assessment and stabilization to skill development, education, and vocational planning, followed by the establishment of balanced lifestyle goals and participation in meaningful activities. Services extend beyond therapy to intensive case management, daily structure planning, family updates, and transportation assistance, enabling clients to build resilience and sustain recovery.

Classified as outpatient mental health facility. private for-profit organization. Primary focus: substance use treatment, mental health treatment.

This listing is sourced from the SAMHSA Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Data last synced: April 2026. Always verify current programs and insurance directly with the facility.

Quick Facts

Programs, populations, and payments verified via SAMHSA.

Level of care
Outpatient · Dual Dx · Telehealth
Service settings
Outpatient
Therapy approaches
Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy
Age groups
Children/Adolescents, Young Adults, Adults, Seniors
Special populations
Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI)
Facility operation
Private for-profit organization

Insurance & Payment Accepted

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Medicaid
Medicare
Private insurance
TRICARE / VA
Self-pay / Cash
Sliding scale

Full list from SAMHSA: Medicare; Medicaid; Private health insurance; State corrections or juvenile justice funds; State education agency funds; Cash or self-payment; State-financed health insurance plan other than Medicaid; State welfare or child and family services funds

Contact & Location

Address

2373 Central Park Boulevard, Denver, CO 80238

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Facility direct line

(610) 525-6300

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does Espenshade Counseling accept Medicaid?
Yes. According to SAMHSA data, Espenshade Counseling accepts Medicaid. Coverage specifics (copays, prior authorization) depend on the specific CO Medicaid plan. Call (610) 525-6300 to verify your benefits.
What level of care does Espenshade Counseling offer?
This facility offers: Outpatient, Dual Dx, Telehealth. Service settings include: Outpatient. Primary focus: Substance use treatment, Mental health treatment, Treatment for co-occurring substance use plus either serious mental health illness in adults/serious emotional disturbance in children.
Does Espenshade Counseling have specialized programs?
Yes — this facility offers programs for: Young adults, Seniors or older adults, Criminal justice (other than DUI/DWI)/Forensic clients, Clients with co-occurring mental and substance use disorders, Clients who have experienced trauma, Persons with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), Children/adolescents with serious emotional disturbance (SED), Persons 18 and older with serious mental illness (SMI).
What therapy methods does Espenshade Counseling use?
Evidence-based approaches listed with SAMHSA: Activity therapy, Cognitive behavioral therapy, Couples/family therapy, Dialectical behavior therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing therapy, Group therapy, Integrated Mental and Substance Use Disorder treatment, Individual psychotherapy, Telemedicine/telehealth therapy, Abnormal involuntary movement scale.
How do I start treatment at Espenshade Counseling?
Call the facility directly at (610) 525-6300 for an intake assessment. Our free 24/7 helpline (+1 (205) 973-2878) can also help you compare programs, verify insurance, and navigate options. No physician referral is required.
Is treatment confidential?
Yes. Federal law (42 CFR Part 2) provides strict confidentiality protections for substance use treatment records — stricter than HIPAA. Records cannot be disclosed without written consent, even to family, employers, or law enforcement.
What happens when you call? (general intake process)

Most treatment centers follow a 4-step intake: (1) confidential assessment — substance history, mental health, insurance, preferences (protected by 42 CFR Part 2); (2) insurance verification — facility contacts your plan to confirm coverage and out-of-pocket costs; (3) level-of-care recommendation — clinical staff match you to detox, residential, PHP, IOP, or outpatient based on severity; (4) admission typically within 24–48 hours. Timing varies by facility and bed availability.

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Sources & References

  • SAMHSA — Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator. Source of facility programs, services, and accepted payments.
  • SAMHSA — NSDUH, 2023.
  • CMS — Mental Health Parity and Addiction Equity Act (MHPAEA).
  • 42 CFR Part 2 — Confidentiality of SUD Patient Records.

Facility data last synced: April 2026. Editorial policy.

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