Barbara Mutagamba MSW, PHD candidate

Accepting Clients

Empowering growth and resilience: Your partner in mental wellness.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado

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Services

  • Individual
  • Couples
  • Family
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

In my practice, I work with a diverse range of individuals facing challenges such as anxiety, stress, depression, self-image issues, work-related stress, relationship difficulties, trauma, & PTSD. Overall, my clients are courageous individuals who are open-minded, motivated, and committed to personal growth. They value collaboration and are willing to explore new perspectives and strategies to improve, and it's an honor to accompany them on their journey toward healing and self-discovery.

My Background and Approach

With a background in social work and extensive training in counseling techniques, I bring a solid foundation of knowledge to my practice. My experience includes working in diverse clinical settings, from community mental health centers to private practice, where I've had the opportunity to support individuals facing a wide range of mental health concerns. Additionally, ongoing professional development and a commitment to staying abreast of the latest research ensure that I provide my clients with the most effective and evidence-based interventions available. My approach to therapy is collaborative, compassionate, and tailored to each individual's unique needs and goals. I believe in creating a safe and nonjudgmental space where clients feel empowered to explore their thoughts, emotions, and experiences openly. I draw from a variety of therapeutic modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness-based techniques, and psychodynamic approaches.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

At the core of my practice is the belief that every individual has the innate capacity for growth, healing, and self-discovery. I view therapy as a collaborative journey where clients are the experts in their own lives, and my role is to provide guidance, support, and tools to facilitate their path toward greater well-being. I believe in the power of authenticity, compassion, and connection in fostering meaningful change, and I am committed to creating a therapeutic environment that honors each client's unique strengths, experiences, and cultural background. Ultimately, I believe that through self-reflection, empowerment, and a willingness to embrace vulnerability, individuals can cultivate greater self-awareness, resilience, and fulfillment in all areas of their lives.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)

Other Techniques

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Attachment Theory
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Couples Counseling
  • Culturally Sensitive Therapy
  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
  • Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Gottman Method Couples Therapy
  • Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)
  • Motivational Interviewing

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Depression Marriage Counseling

Other Issues

  • ADHD Therapists
  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Attachment
  • Body Image Issues
  • Burnout
  • Career Counseling
  • Codependency
  • Depression
  • Immigration/Acculturation
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Racial Identity
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Systemic Oppression Therapy

Qualifications

License
MSW, PHD candidate, State of Colorado · #CSW 09926714
Supervision
Provides supervision to apprentice therapists · currently accepting supervisees
Years in practice
11 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • Kaiser
  • Medicare
  • Anthem
  • Humana
  • Optum
  • TriWest
  • Golden Rule
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • Oxford Health Plan
  • United Healthcare
  • All Savers
  • Government Employee Health Associations (GEHA)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield Anthem
  • UMR
  • Bright Health Plan
  • Friday Health Plans
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Surest
  • Oscar Health
  • Centivo
  • Foster Source
  • Justice Reskill Benefit Network
  • Lucent Health-Summit County Government Plan

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 11 years of practice
  • Rate: $75 - 200/session

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