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Shona Baum

Therapist(she/her)
25 years of experience
  • Virtual & in-person
  • Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy

Great to meet you!

I have been in Private Practice since 2003. I see adults and also love to work with teens, families and couples. I recognize that there are moments of change and transitions in a person’s life where outside support can make all the difference. I often start with short-term goal-driven therapeutic approaches but have found that working to help clients get where they want to go may evolve into a longer journey of self-discovery. Tengo más que 16 años trabajando con individuos, parejas, familias y jovenes. Hay momentos en la vida cuando uno puede necesitar un apoyo extra.

Finding the right fit in a therapist is key. Whether the goals are short term or long term, it is helpful to have an on-going safe and supportive place to sustain. Please give me a call and let me know what you are looking for and if I can be of service. Por favor de llamar de dejarme saber como le puedo ayudar!

My approach to therapy

I use a wide variety of techniques including CBT and Narrative Therapy. For couples and families improving communication and resolving impasses is key. I use a variety of approaches from Strategic Family Therapy to the Gottman Method. I like to assign homework if the clients are open to it since much of therapeutic change happens in between sessions.

What you can expect from me

My approach is to help you define what is going on and form a plan to help provide you with relief and move towards changes you would like to make.

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Woman
  • My style is
    Open Minded, Warm, Solution Oriented

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    25 years of experience
  • Training
    MA (Master of Arts) at University of California, Berkeley
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Oxford, United Healthcare

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Depression, Family issues, Relationship issues, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Anxiety, Bipolar disorder, Stress management, Anger management, Cultural & ethnic issues, Men's issues, Women's issues, Trauma
  • Therapy methods
    Psychodynamic, Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Strength-Based, Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Structural Family, Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT), Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy, Family therapy
  • Ages served
    Adolescents, Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English, Spanish
  • Location
    801 Crescent Way Ste 3
    Arcata, CA 95521