Therapy for OCD, Anxiety & Life’s Challenges
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for adults who feel overwhelmed by anxiety, intrusive thoughts, OCD, or difficult life experiences.
You don’t have to figure it all out on your own. I provide a warm, supportive space where we can understand what’s keeping you stuck and work toward meaningful change.
I specialize in working with adults experiencing OCD and anxiety, while also supporting clients navigating depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship concerns, life transitions, and other challenges.
Andrea Baumgarten, LPC
I’m a Licensed Professional Counselor dedicated to helping adults navigate anxiety, OCD, life transitions, and the many challenges that can impact our emotional well-being. While anxiety and OCD are special areas of focus in my practice, I also work with adults experiencing a range of concerns, including childhood trauma, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, and loss.
With extensive experience in community mental health, I’ve had the privilege of working with people from diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of concerns. These experiences have deepened my commitment to creating a supportive, nonjudgmental space where clients feel heard, understood, and respected.
As a bilingual therapist, I provide therapy in both English and Spanish. I value creating an inclusive environment where clients can feel comfortable being themselves and know that their experiences are respected.
Beyond my work as a therapist, I’m also a wife and a mother to two energetic kids. An experience that continually strengthens my understanding of life’s joys and challenges.
My approach to therapy
My approach to therapy is rooted in compassion, collaboration, and creating a safe, supportive environment where you feel understood and validated. I believe therapy should be a space where you can explore difficult thoughts, emotions, and experiences without fear of judgment.
Together, we’ll work to better understand what you’re experiencing and the patterns that may be contributing to feeling stuck. For some, this may mean processing past experiences or navigating a difficult life transition. For others, it may mean exploring the emotions underlying low self-esteem, self-defeating thoughts, or behaviors that are no longer serving you. My goal is to help you gain greater clarity, build resilience, and develop a more compassionate relationship with yourself.
I draw from evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Inference-Based Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (I-CBT), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT). For clients struggling with anxiety and OCD, I use these approaches to address patterns of fear, avoidance, intrusive thoughts, compulsive behaviors, and the ongoing search for certainty that can leave people feeling stuck. Together, we work toward building greater confidence, flexibility, and freedom in daily life.
Getting Started
Consultation
Choosing the right therapist is an important step in your journey toward healing, and the consultation is our opportunity to see if I’m the right fit for your needs. During this session, you’ll get a sense of my approach and personality, and I’ll learn more about what you’re experiencing and what you hope to achieve in therapy.
This is also a time for you to ask any questions you may have—whether about my therapeutic methods, what to expect in our sessions, or details about payment and scheduling. It’s all about ensuring that you feel comfortable and confident moving forward.
15 mins Get started
One-on-One Sessions
All sessions are conducted online through a HIPAA-secure platform, ensuring your privacy and convenience. During the initial session, we’ll work together to develop a personalized treatment plan and identify your specific goals for therapy.
Session frequency is flexible and can be weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, depending on your needs and preferences.
I accept several insurance plans, including United Healthcare, Aetna, Oxford Health, BCBS, Cigna, and Oscar.
50-55 mins Get Started