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Nancy Baird Psychotherapy, PsyD, LP
Dr. Nancy Baird has expertise working with individuals across the lifespan. Her young clients fondly call her “Dr. Nancy” and she has been described as warm, engaging, and very professional. She believes strongly that the foundation of therapy is the therapeutic relationship.
Dr. Nancy Baird has expertise working with individuals across the lifespan. Her young clients fondly call her “Dr. Nancy” and she has been described as warm, engaging, and very professional. She believes strongly that the foundation of therapy is th…
Dr. Nancy Baird has expertise working with individuals across the lifespan. Her young clients fondly call her “Dr. Nancy” and she has been described as warm, engaging, and very professional. She believes strongly that the foundation of therapy is the therapeutic relationship.
Specialties
- General Mental Health
- Anxiety and Panic Disorders
- Depression
- General relationship challenges (family, friends, co-workers)
- Autism Spectrum Disorder
Pay with insurance
- UnitedHealthcare
- Oxford Health Plans
- Cigna
- Aetna
- Medicare
- UMR
- Humana
- Oscar
- UHC Student Resources
- Beacon Health Options
Pay with a program
- Optum Live & Work Well (EAP)
Pay out-of-pocket
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Sliding scale
A sliding scale is a range of out of pocket fees that providers accept based on financial need.
Locations
- Sarasota
- Offers virtual sessions
Licensed in
Therapy licenses aren't like driver's licenses — each state has its own set of rules. To offer care, a provider needs to be licensed in the state you're located in when sessions are happening.
- Florida
“I have always been interested in helping people and have been impressed with the resiliency of people.”
What was your path to becoming a therapist?
Prior to becoming a psychologist, I provided daycare for numerous children in my home while I raised my three daughters. My plan was to become a nurse, but I was encouraged by a psychologist friend to become a therapist. I have always been interested in helping people and have been impressed with the resiliency of people.
What should someone know about working with you?
My approach to therapy is eclectic and I vary my treatment in response to the needs of each individual. I believe the needs of the person seeking therapy should guide the process. I enjoy working with individuals and families and am flexible in my approach.
What do you do to continue learning and building competencies as a provider?
While continuing education is a requirement of state licensing, I see it more as an opportunity to learn new things and reinforce past knowledge. I typically choose courses that are relevant to my practice but will also delve into new approaches and research available. I am interested in becoming certified in EMDR in the near future.
“I believe the needs of the person seeking therapy should guide the process.”
