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Elizabeth Baum(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, LMFT
New York
Anxiety-Relationships-Couples counseling-Life transitions-Identity development-Isolation and loneliness-

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Professional statement

Elizabeth Baum is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Manhattan specializing in couples counseling, identity exploration, relationships, and life transitions. Elizabeth values building a strong therapeutic relationship with clients, thereby helping them to create and maintain healthier, more empathetic and communicative relationships in their lives. She has extensive experience working with non-traditional couples, and those who identify as creative.

Elizabeth takes an insight-oriented approach and considers social factors such as race, culture, sexuality, religion, and power differentials. She supports clients to develop a new awareness of how emotional challenges and stress from past experiences interfere with authentic personal expression and the ability to form stable relationships in the present.

Elizabeth's practice is safe, open, and welcoming to clients of all backgrounds and identities. Her office is located in Manhattan’s Financial District near the Fulton Street subway stop.


Message to clients

My faith in the therapeutic process is founded in the belief that we each have the ability to access more of what can provide comfort and clarity in our lives. Intention, curiosity and a devotion to a greater happiness are the basic tools needed to kindle profound change. Experiencing 'stuck-ness,' repetitive negative patterns, self-doubt, loss and fear can make common obstacles seem insurmountable, and cloud the path to our hopes for the future. With a non-judgmental and alert presence, the vague often becomes lucid, and confusion can give way to acceptance and understanding—with ourselves and towards others.
My interest is in simplicity of being, and in cultivating what we do that is of service, while looking with a spirit of inquiry at whatʼs not working. What is the relationship of form to function in our lives, and how can we manifest a more purposeful design? It is my most sincere hope that I can aid in supporting a natural awareness that is the key to living a fulfilled expression of our own authenticity, integrity and joy.
I specialize in life transitions, relationships, loss, identity, sexuality, creativity, fear, anxiety, spirituality and existential isolation. My work is with couples and individuals, with the collaborative goal of helping you find more effective ways to be happy, and tapping your existing resources to weather the ever-shifting currents of life.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 14 years

Private Practice
Integral Counseling Center at Pierce Street

CIIS Center for Psychedelic Therapies and Research, Psychedelic-Assisted Therapy, 2022
National Institute for Psychotherapies, EMDR Basic Training, 2020
IFS Institute, Foundations of the IFS Model, 2020
The Interdependence Project (IDP), Mindfulness Teacher Training, 2013
California Institute of Integral Studies, MA, 2010
Rhode Island School of Design, BA, 1994

Licensure

New York: 001246

Languages

English

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Relationships - Understanding one’s wants and needs in relationships; exploring patterns of interaction, addressing concerns, and strengthening satisfaction in relationships and dating

Couples counseling - Addressing relationship challenges and life transitions; strengthening communication and feelings of security, desire, connection, and love

Life transitions - Coping with difficult or impactful life changes, such as moving to a new area, relationship transitions, child rearing, or career changes; learning self-care to better manage resulting stress

Identity development - Understanding, accepting, and strengthening one’s sense of self through the exploration of family, work, and personal values

Isolation and loneliness - Issues stemming from disconnection and isolation




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Couples
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

Elizabeth Baum is not in-network with any insurances.

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Out-of-pocket fees

  • Individual sessions:$250 (45min)
  • Initial session:$275 (45min)
  • Couples sessions:$275 (45min)

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
Payment options
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card
  • IvyPay
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • Weekly
  • Multiple times a week

Client testimonials

"Elizabeth explained the therapy process well, and really seemed to understand my issues."
- Zencare client May 2021