Karen Baum MA, LPCC-S, CST

(she/her)

Accepting Clients

Hi! My name is Karen Baum. I look forward to hearing from you and assisting you in exploring your life journey. ONLINE COUNSELING ONLY

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in Ohio

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Couples

About My Clients

Are you excited to make improvements in your life? Do you want to be challenged while feeling supported in a warm and caring environment? Are there things you need to explore about yourself that possibly you have never told anyone else? Whether it is about anxiety, relationships, sex, or finding "Who am I?" I will be a safe place to Be You without judgment. I look forward to getting to know you.

My Background and Approach

I have extensive training in anxiety and couple's issues. If you suffer from anxiety (yeah you!) I can help you explore your fears, triggers, and learn new ways to cope with these issues. As a woman that dealt with severe anxiety throughout my life I know how debilitating it can be. I know from my own personal experience and helping others that it can improve significantly. I also work often with couple's issues, whether the couple is coming to sessions (preferably) or just one participates. I really enjoy working with couples and assisting them in improving issues in their relationship such as communicating (aka fighting), mismatched sex drives, porn issues, open relationships, you name it. I am an LGBTQ affirming therapist. You will have a caring and welcoming environment to explore you and get help with various issues specific to the LGBTQ community. It is time to make your life everything you have dreamed it to be.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I am fascinated by people. I love learning about them, exploring what makes them tick, their passions, how they are so similar to others and yet so unique. I KNOW anxiety can be significantly improved, couples (or poly relationships) can learn better ways to communicate their differences, get more aligned with their sexual needs, and learn new things about each other even after years of being together. Let me teach you how to use your pet to decrease your anxiety (BTW you will be seeing my Great Dane and possibly the two littles in session. Maybe even the cat if she decides we are worthy of her presence). I am proud to be a member of Free Mom Hugs and love hearing about others as I give hugs or high fives at Pride. People are amazing and wonderful and I have a firm belief that we benefit by having a diverse world.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Couples Counseling Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Marriage Counseling Sexual Problems

Other Issues

  • Aging Concerns
  • Anger Issues
  • Anxiety
  • Chronic Pain or Illness
  • Depression
  • Divorce
  • Family Conflict
  • Gender Identity Therapy
  • Grief or Loss
  • Insomnia
  • LGBTQ-Friendly Therapists
  • Marriage Counseling
  • Men's Issues
  • Polyamorous and Open Relationships
  • Relationship Issues
  • Self-Esteem
  • Sexual Problems
  • Women's Issues

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
MA, LPCC-S, CST, State of Ohio · #E0800446
Years in practice
17 years

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Cigna
  • Optum
  • United Behavioral Health (UBH)
  • Anthem Blue Cross/Blue Shield
  • Medical Mutual
  • Lyra Health

I offer online counseling in the following states:

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

At A Glance

  • Experience: 17 years of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $150 - 150/session

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