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Howard Baumgarten

Licensed Professional Counselor, LPC
Accepting clients Last Updated 26 days ago

College and early adulthood can be a mix of excitement, stress, and uncertainty. You’re making big choices about your future, managing relationships, navigating independence, and trying to stay mentally clear and emotionally balanced. Therapy can help you make sense of all of it—and give you the tools to move forward with clarity and confidence.

I’m a licensed therapist in Colorado with over 30 years of experience working with young adults. I help people who feel overwhelmed, stressed, stuck, or unsure of who they are or where they’re headed. I also support clients in breaking free from unhealthy or addictive patterns—whether that’s substances, social media, gaming, or other habits that have started to take over.

My approach is real, down-to-earth, and supportive. I’ll help you understand what’s going on emotionally, mentally, physically, and in your relationships—and together we’ll work on practical strategies for change. Some sessions will be about insight and reflection, others will focus on action and new tools. You set the pace, and I help you get where you want to go.

If you’re in this stage of life and want support that meets you where you are, I’d be honored to work with you.


Specialties

Addiction Anxiety Career Concerns College adjustment Depression Divorce Family Conflict Grief and Loss Identity Development Life Transitions Marital and Premarital counseling Perfectionism Relationship Issues Self-esteem Stress

Insurance & Payment

In-Network Insurance Plans

Howard Baumgarten is in network for the following plans:

Aetna Cofinity Optum Quest Behavioral Health SelectHealth UMR United Behavioral Health UnitedHealthcare

Paperwork:

I can provide you with paperwork for reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network sessions.

NPI Number

1386657823

Rates

First session $275
Ongoing sessions $250
Sliding Scale Offered: A sliding scale fee "slides" to try to meet the needs of clients who are unable to pay the full fee. Details can be discussed upon consultation.

Locations

950 Wadsworth Boulevard
Suite 202
Lakewood, CO 80214
(303) 312-1687
ADA Accessible
Map of provider office locations

Practice Hours

Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Friday --
Saturday --
Sunday --

Treatment Approaches

Attachment-based Client-Centered / Rogerian Therapy (CCT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Emotion-focused therapy Internal Family Systems (IFS) Mind-Body Mindfulness Person-Centered Relational

Modalities

Couples Individuals

Age Groups

Young Adults (18-25) Adults (26-64)

Communities

Artists LGBQ+

Meeting Options

Video sessions available
In-person sessions available

Qualifications

  • Years in Practice: 25
  • License(s): CO-2214

More About Me

  • Languages Spoken: English
  • Race(s): White
  • Gender(s): Man
  • Sexual Orientation(s): Straight
  • Religion(s): Jewish