Psychologist and Therapist in Fort Collins, Colorado Barbara Howes, Psychologist
Provider Gender: Female
Ages Served: 18-65+
Appointments: In-office and Telehealth
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only

Barbara Howes, PhD, LCSW
Barbara Howes is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Colorado who has been practicing since 1995. She has a Master’s in Social Work (clinical concentration) from Western Michigan University and a PhD in Interdisciplinary Health Sciences from Western Michigan University. Barbara’s philosophy is to meet people where they are in their journey and walk alongside them. She provides evidence-based individual treatment. Barbara’s approach is to work in partnership with people to identify their goals and their strengths and to build on the strengths and resources towards progress in reaching their goals. In her spare time, Barbara enjoys family, her puppy, and the Colorado sunshine!
Expertise
- ADHD
- Anxiety
- Bipolar Disorder
- Depression
- Grief
- Later Life Transitions
- Medical Conditions/Health Psychology
- Men's Issues
- Midlife Transitions
- Post-Partum Depression/Anxiety
- PTSD/Trauma
- Reproductive Challenges
- Women's Issues
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Kaiser Permanente)
- Carelon (Kaiser Permanente)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Colorado Access-Medicaid
- Colorado Community Health Alliance-Medicaid
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)-Medicaid
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Town and Country (MotivHealth)
- UC Health/SBA (Tricare West/TriWest)
Interventions
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Parenting Skills
Populations
- First Responders
- LGBTQ+
- Men
- Military/Veterans
- Women
Education
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Western Michigan University
Professional | 2011
Kalamazoo, MI, US
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Western Michigan University
Professional | 1993
Kalamazoo, MI, US
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Western Michigan University
Undergraduate | 1982
Kalamazoo, MI, US
Languages
- English
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Barbara Howes. You can also call 970-680-3176 to have someone assist you.
Barbara Howes generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 970-680-3176 to find out Barbara Howes's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Barbara Howes:
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Behavioral Health Systems (BHS)
- Carelon (Kaiser Permanente)
- Carelon (Kaiser Permanente)-Medicare
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medicare
- Colorado Access-Medicaid
- Colorado Community Health Alliance-Medicaid
- ComPsych
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- Humana-Medicare
- Medicaid-Medicaid
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare
- Optum, UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- Partners Direct Health
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)-Medicaid
- Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP)-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- Town and Country (MotivHealth)
- UC Health/SBA (Tricare West/TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 970-680-3176 to see how we can help.
Barbara Howes is a Psychologist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Barbara Howes works at:
Yes, Barbara Howes does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Barbara Howes is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: