get to know us
hi there, i’m
paul baumgartner
MA, LMFT-C, CGT
I am a Relational Therapist and advocate for Men’s and Adolescent Mental Health
Know that you are more than your circumstances. Beneath the stories others wrote for you lies a truth only you can name. I believe resilience is rooted in that recognition.
I’m a trauma-informed therapist and certified grief specialist with a background in systemic psychotherapy, military leadership, and resilience training. My work is rooted in presence, purpose, and whole-person care – supporting couples, families, and individuals of all ages as they navigate trauma, transition, and the reclamation of self.
I bring more than 20 years of military service and training to my practice – experience that taught me discipline, precision, and the quiet strength of holding space. Whether I’m working with veterans, individuals or couples suffering relationship wounds, men exploring emotional integration, adolescents struggling with anxiety or depression, or families recovering from grief, my intention is always the same: to offer a steady, grounded presence where healing becomes possible. Because healing isn’t weakness – it’s power, and you don’t have to do it alone.
Let’s rewrite your story!
Specializations & Fees
Treatment Specializations: PTSD, Trauma, Identity Reclamation, Grief and Loss, Relationships, & Adolescents
Primary Modalities: Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), & Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT)
Insurances Accepted: Anthem BCBS, Aetna, Medicaid (CO Access, CCHA, Rocky Mountain Health Plan), United Healthcare, UMR, or Private Pay
Availability: Mondays in office & Telehealth
why choose
sovereign soul counseling?
Sovereign
sov·er·eign / adjective/ freedom from external control
Sovereign might be hard to spell, but it has so much depth and meaning. Whether you are a veteran who felt like so much of your personal freedoms were put on hold when you signed the dotted line, or you’ve felt bogged down by life in general, there is one part of you that can never be controlled – the essence of who you are which is your soul.
You possess the power to reclaim your life.
We believe that, and we are dedicated to your personal freedom and empowerment.
our AAA core values
autonomy
YOU are the expert of your life, we are the experts of how to make counseling work for you.
authenticity
We keep it real. We won’t take you (emotionally) where we aren’t willing to go ourselves.
acceptance
Sovereign Soul Counseling is a no-judgment zone. Show up as you are, there’s a place for you here.