Hi,
Thank you for reaching out for help. I know that can be the most difficult step in the counseling process.
My name is Jennifer Baird. I am a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) in the state of Florida. I absolutely love the work that I do to help others. I have been in the social work field for 10 years. I started working with children and families, then had a career shift and moved to working with adults with mental illness and substance abuse issues. I have been providing counseling for the last 5 years. I am very experienced working with people who have been diagnosed with depression, anxiety, bipolar, schizophrenia and those with substance use disorders. I also have extensive experience working with people who have co-occurring disorders (i.e. a mental illness and substance use disorder.) I have also worked with the families and loved ones of people who have experienced these things.
My counseling philosophy is that the client is the expert on their own lives (even when it does't feel that way.) It is not my job to give you advice, but to help you on this journey of life. Life, as we know, is extremely hard. We are balancing different roles such as boss, colleague, employee, husband, wife, daughter, son, etc., and dealing with the pressures of living, loving, working, and society in general. All of this can lead to feelings of being overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, and much more. My role is to help you navigate those stressors and learn to make the best of what life has handed you. I openly admit that I do not have a magic wand and cannot make your life better with the wave of a hand, but I do care about each person that I encounter and want to see you succeed. I strive to be real, honest, and authentic with my clients. You are experiencing something that you need help with, and I would like to be that person to help.
Whatever you may be facing, I am here to listen and talk. The anonymity of being behind a computer may make it easier for you to open up. If not, I am available to do live video, phone, and chat sessions...whatever makes you most comfortable. I check my messages multiple times a day with Wednesdays being my only day with limited availability. If you are looking for a time that is not on my schedule, please reach out to check with me about the possibility of it being available. I am very flexible with my schedule and want to support my clients as best that I can.
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, Life purpose, Mood disorders , Panic disorder and panic attacks, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
FL LCSW SW12286
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Jennifer Baird. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I had 3 of the hardest years of my life talking with Jennifer each week. She was a safe space and helped me process through some very challenging times. I will greatly miss our regular conversations but am excited for what is next for her and am eager to start this new chapter.
Written on Jan 18, 2023 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 years and 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
Jennifer has been patient with me as I work to articulate my struggles. She has given me tools that are applicable and relevant, making me want to use them. She is an excellent listener and I always leave my sessions feeling heard and validated.
Written on Jul 08, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Very knowledgeable and friendly. I always feel as if I am in a welcoming environment with Jennifer! ❤️
Written on Mar 28, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Jennifer is an excellent listener who seeks to get to the root of problems, reframe my thinking, and help me see my issues in a new light. I've really benefitted from therapy so far.
Written on Mar 21, 2022 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 month on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Jennifer has been with me for over a year and I know that I can speak to her about anything and I will receive her support and sound advice.
Written on May 14, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 1 year and 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and career difficulties
She is a great therapist.
Written on Jan 28, 2021 after therapy with Jennifer for 3 months