Will Baum, LCSW Psychotherapy

The Past That Lives in the Present

Will Baum — Mon, 15 Sep 2025 09:12:00 +0000

One moment you’re fine. The next, your chest tightens and your breath gets shallow. Nothing dramatic just happened—maybe someone canceled plans, or you caught an expression on someone’s face. But suddenly, you’re flooded with emotion that feels way too big for the moment. This isn’t about being “too sensitive” or “overreacting.” Our minds and bodies […]

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Catching Yourself Before the Storm

Will Baum — Mon, 08 Sep 2025 08:55:00 +0000

I should have seen this coming. Or: I was fine this morning—how did I get here? Or: Why didn’t I notice I was this close to losing it? We’ve all been there—suddenly overwhelmed by anxiety, anger, or that heavy feeling of depression, wondering how we missed all the signs along the way. But here’s what’s […]

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The Dance That Keeps You Stuck

Will Baum — Mon, 01 Sep 2025 08:52:00 +0000

It’s a familiar feeling: Here we go again. Or: Why do we keep having the same fight? Or: I know how this ends—but I can’t seem to stop it. Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) offers a different lens. It suggests that beneath arguments about dishes, money, or logistics, there’s often a deeper need for connection and […]

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Your Teen’s Therapist Might Be a Robot

Will Baum — Tue, 26 Aug 2025 09:30:00 +0000

Your teenager could be texting ChatGPT about their anxiety at 2 AM, asking an AI about relationship drama, or seeking advice on feelings they’re not ready to share with humans yet. For many teens, this feels natural—it’s private, available 24/7, and never judgmental. A recent study detailed in the New York Times reveals that 72% […]

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Your Nervous System is Trying to Help: Understanding Fight, Flight, Freeze, and Fawn

Will Baum — Mon, 25 Aug 2025 08:29:00 +0000

Why did I snap at them? Or: I completely shut down and couldn’t say anything. Or: I just kept apologizing even though I knew I wasn’t wrong. These moments of feeling hijacked by our own reactions make more sense when we understand what’s actually happening: your nervous system is doing its job. It’s scanning for […]

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What Is IFS? A Quick Primer on Internal Family Systems

Will Baum — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 08:30:00 +0000

It’s a common feeling: I don’t know why I’m acting this way. Or: Part of me knows I’m okay—but another part is completely panicked. Or: I keep doing the thing I said I wouldn’t do. Internal Family Systems (IFS) offers a gentle, surprising take on why that happens. It starts from the idea that our […]

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When Breaks Don’t Feel Like They’re Helping

Will Baum — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 08:56:00 +0000

You finally cleared your calendar. You went on the weekend trip. You closed your laptop. You did all the things you’re supposed to do to recharge… but you still feel exhausted, foggy, unmotivated, or on edge. Maybe worse. So what gives? If you’re burned out, it’s not unusual for breaks to feel like they don’t […]

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Understanding Panic Attacks

Will Baum — Mon, 04 Aug 2025 09:21:00 +0000

Your heart’s pounding, you’re sweating and you can’t catch your breath, and there’s this overwhelming sense that something terrible is about to happen—or maybe that you’re dying. And you have no idea why. This is very likely a panic attack. If you’ve never had one, panic attacks can sound like “just really bad anxiety.” Anyone […]

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CBT Techniques That Work in Real Life

Will Baum — Mon, 28 Jul 2025 09:09:00 +0000

Your brain is being dramatic again. Maybe you’re convinced your partner is losing interest, spiraling about a pitch meeting, or catastrophizing about that weird pain in your side. We’ve all been there—caught in loops of worry, self-doubt, or worst-case-scenario thinking that feel logical in the moment. This is where Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) can help. […]

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Understanding How Your Mind Tricks You

Will Baum — Mon, 21 Jul 2025 17:21:59 +0000

“Just think positive.” If you’ve ever struggled with anxiety or depression, you’ve probably heard this well-meaning but frustrating advice. Changing negative thought patterns isn’t about forcing fake positivity—it’s about learning to think more accurately and realistically. This is where Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) comes in. CBT is one of several evidence-based therapeutic approaches shown to […]

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