Licensed clinical social worker recordCalifornia
Will Baum, LCSW
California
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Relationships
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- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in California
- LCSW, licence 25970
- NPI
- 1841322112
- Experience
- 19 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- California
These details come from information Will supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Relationship issues
- Family conflict
About Will
Will Baum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California with 19 years of practice. He focuses on stress, anxiety, relationship difficulties, family conflicts, depression, and coping with life changes. He speaks English and works with adults in California.
His work is straightforward and practical. He helps people talk through what feels most urgent. Sessions look at how daily routines, roles, and relationships affect mood and behavior. He listens for patterns that make stress and worry stick around.
Will pays attention to issues tied to attachment, communication problems, and isolation or loneliness. He also supports people dealing with chronic pain, illness, or disability, and those handling divorce or separation. He addresses panic attacks, social anxiety, guilt, shame, and questions about life purpose.
In sessions he helps people try concrete steps to reduce symptoms and improve interactions. That might mean practicing different ways to speak with others, testing small changes in daily life, or learning ways to manage panic and anxiety as they come up. He encourages steady progress rather than quick fixes.
Fees vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To get started, choose the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session. Please confirm current session formats before booking.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based approaches translate to online sessions
Two common evidence-based techniques used in sessions are skills-focused work and exposure-based practice. Skills-focused work teaches practical ways to manage anxiety and mood, such as breathing checks, grounding steps, and brief behavioral experiments you can use in daily life. Exposure-based practice involves gradual, supported steps to face feared situations or sensations and reduce panic or avoidance over time.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit their goals, comfort level, and daily routine. That choice can change as progress is made or new challenges arise.
The practical benefits of online care include easier scheduling and fitting sessions around work, medical appointments, or caregiving. Online meetings can save commuting time and make it simpler to check in during a busy week. Session format options are not specified in the biography, so confirm which formats are offered before booking. Many people find that remote sessions help maintain consistency with therapy while balancing everyday demands.
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Experience
19+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does Will help with?
He works with stress, anxiety, relationship and family concerns, depression, and coping with life changes. He also focuses on attachment issues, panic, social anxiety, chronic illness and related challenges.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, talk-based approach that looks at daily routines and relationships. Sessions focus on concrete steps people can try between meetings.
How much experience does he have?
He has 19 years of experience working with people on stress, anxiety, relationships, and life transitions.
Is he licensed and where does he practice?
He is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in California and practices from that state.
What languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with him?
He does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Fees vary with location and use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a session with him?
Start by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers