Nita Baucom, LCSW-BACS

First, we set up an appointment. My office hours currently Mondays and Wednesdays from 10 am until 7 pm. I may be available on other days, particularly if I meet you in your home or school.

The 1st appointment is our chance to know each other a little more and for you to decide if you want to move forward with my services. In that 1st appointment, you complete paperwork, including a form giving me permission to provide therapy. I also complete an intake as you tell me what has been happening and what you want to see get better.

During our time working together, I rely on several approaches to help you toward your goals. I have intensive training and experience with Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy, Motivational Enhancement Therapy, and Substance Abuse treatment.

I have a license as a Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and am approved to supervise others working to get their license (BACS). I have worked for several decades in a mental health clinic. In the course of my work, I have received intensive training in a range of treatment approaches. I have also supevised and managed a number of programs, ranging from community work, to working with children/adolescents and family, to working with adults with anxiety, depression,  etc

I accept a number of insurance plans, so your fee would be determined by your insurance company, if you choose to use it.

I have accepted cash payment and would be willing to discuss that fee if that is your preferred payment method

I have always wanted to work with children. Growing up, all the adults in my life said I must want to be a teacher. And I pursued a teaching degree in college.

Then, I got a roommate who was studying Behavioral Science and we talked a lot about her program. I checked out her books and I became hooked! Almost 4 decades later, I'm still hooked!

I have worked with a wide variety of clients, though I have not worked a great deal with people with physical or mental disabilities. 

I have worked with clients as young as 6 and as old as 80. Clients have had concerns ranging from ADHD to Oppositional Defiant Disorder to Anxiety to Depression.

A client had experienced a severe trauma and as a result was having horrific nightmares, was easily moved to sobbing tears, etc. We worked on her sleep hygiene, distraction skills and other coping.

She improved dramatically, sleeping without nightmares, managing her grief more effectively, and generally returning to life.

That was very satisfying work.