Willar Baum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC (she, her)
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Let's Connect (757) 997-2281

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Available both in-person and online
816 Greenbrier Cir Ste 100 Chesapeake, VA 23320
Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Willar “Ruth” Baum is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Certified Substance Abuse Counselor in Virginia who has been practicing since 2002. Ruth offers patients a safe environment where they can come and be authentic and have someone who is genuine in helping them in their efforts to get better. She provides them a milieu where they don’t feel judged, no matter how large or small their issues are.
Ruth is well versed in providing clinical services in the areas of Couples and Marital Therapy, Individual Therapy, Family Therapy, Family Unification Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Cognitive Behavior Therapy and Substance Abuse Therapy. She serves Adoptive/Foster Families, Men, Women, Children, Military, and Veterans.
Ruth would love to work with you to provide a safe authentic milieu where you can feel your clinical needs are being met. Outside of work, Ruth enjoys crafting using the Cricket machine, sewing, watching football, and playing tennis.
Take the first step to help. Call or Email Willar Baum now - (757) 997-2281
Let's Connect (757) 997-2281

Managed by LifeStance Health. Your call or email may go to a representative.
Finances
Insurance
- Aetna
- Aetna-Medicare
- Anthem BCBS
- Anthem BCBS-Medicare
- Beacon-Medicare
- Carelon Behavioral Health
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)-Medi
- ComPsych
- Curative
- Devoted Health Plan-Medicare
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- Evernorth (Cigna)-EAP
- Evernorth (Cigna)-Medicare
- HealthSmart
- Humana-Medicare
- Johns Hopkins Healthcare (JHHC
- Medicare
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optima Health (Sentara)
- Optima Health (Sentara)-EAP
- Optima Health (Sentara)-Medica
- Optum
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Railroad Medicare-Medicare
- Sana Benefits
- Sana Benefits-Medicare
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- TELUS Health (BHS)-EAP
- Tricare East (Humana Military)
- UnitedHealthcare / Optum EAP
- UnitedHealthcare-EAP
- UnitedHealthcare-Medicare
- UnitedHealthcare-VA Community
Willar Baum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Email me or call with questions - (757) 997-2281
Qualifications
- Verified by Psychology Today Expired Licensed by State of Virginia / 0904005016 Willar Baum
- Attended Norfolk State University Graduate School Of Social Work, MSW, Graduated 1997
- Degree/Diploma from Norfolk State University BA / 1981
Education and Years In Practice
Additional Credentials
Willar Baum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Feel free to ask about qualifications and training experience. Email or (757) 997-2281
Specialties and Expertise
Top Specialties
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Grief
Expertise
- Alcohol Use
- Bipolar Disorder
- Life Transitions
- Marital and Premarital
- Neurodivergence
- Trauma and PTSD
Willar Baum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Do these issues align with your needs? Email or (757) 997-2281
Client Focus
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Age
Teen ,
Adults ,
Elders (65+)
I also speak
English
Treatment Approach
Types of Therapy
- Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
- Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
- Couples/Marital Counseling
- Dialectical Behavior (DBT)
- Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Willar Baum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Ask about what different forms of therapy will be like. Email or (757) 997-2281
Location
Primary Location
LifeStance Health
816 Greenbrier Cir
Ste 100
Chesapeake, VA 23320
(757) 997-2281Email Me
Nearby Areas
Cities
Counties
Neighborhoods
Willar Baum
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSW, LCSW, CSAC
Take the first step to help. Call now - (757) 997-2281