Therapist in Columbia, Missouri Becki Baird, Therapist
Gender Identity: Female (She/Her)
Ages Served: 6-64
Appointments: In-office and Online
Manages Medications: No, provides therapy only
Accepts Insurance: Yes - View accepted plans
Becki Baird, M.Ed, LPC
Specializes In:
Becki Baird, LPC, helps adolescents, teens, and young adults across Missouri build resilience, improve emotional regulation, and navigate life’s challenges with confidence through compassionate, trauma-informed care at LifeStance Health. She provides individual and family therapy for concerns such as anxiety, depression, and substance use, creating a supportive and structured environment where patients and families can work toward meaningful, lasting change.
She has a strong focus on working with individuals involved in court-ordered treatment, offering guidance, accountability, and practical strategies to help patients meet requirements while also addressing underlying emotional and behavioral concerns. Becki is committed to helping individuals build insight, develop healthier coping skills, and make sustainable progress, particularly when navigating complex systems or high-stress life circumstances.
In her broader practice, Becki works with adolescents, young adults, and families facing trauma, behavioral challenges, and life transitions. She incorporates evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), family therapy, and mindfulness to support growth and healing. She has experience working with individuals in the LGBTQ+ community, those connected to adoption or foster care, and first responders, while also offering support for a wide range of additional mental health concerns.
Since beginning her clinical practice in 2018, Becki has been recognized for her steady, compassionate approach and her ability to connect with both individuals and families. She emphasizes collaboration, structure, and empowerment in every stage of treatment.
Outside of her professional work, Becki enjoys spending time with her grandchildren, crocheting, fishing, listening to music, and cheering on the St. Louis Cardinals and Kansas City Chiefs.
Types of Care & Ages Served
- Individual Therapy: Ages 11-40
- Family Therapy: Ages 6-64
Areas of Focus
Individual Therapy
Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.
- Adoption & foster care
- Alcohol use
- Drug/substance use
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Anxiety
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bipolar Disorder
- Bullying or harassment
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Dementia & memory issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Family conflict
- Intellectual challenges: generally independent
- Intense mood changes
- LGBTQ+
- Panic attacks
- Parenting
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
- Self-injury or cutting
- Sexual trauma
- Sleep issues or insomnia
- Social skills & communication
- Stress management
- Trauma & PTSD
Family Therapy
Improve communication and resolve conflicts within family dynamics with a clinician's guidance.
- Adoption & foster care
- Alcohol use
- Drug/substance use
- ADHD
- Anger issues
- Attachment issues
- Attention & focus
- Autism: generally independent
- Bullying or harassment
- Caregiving
- Childhood behavioral issues
- Dementia & memory issues
- Depression/feeling down
- Family conflict
- General relationship issues
- Learning challenges
- Marital stress or divorce
- Parenting
- Premarital counseling
- School behavioral issues
- Self-esteem
Insurances Accepted
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Custom Design Benefits
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
Languages
- English
Education
-
Stephens College
FAQs
Please use our online form to schedule an appointment with Becki Baird. You can also call 573-968-2268 to have someone assist you.
Becki Baird generally accepts new patients but there could be a waitlist.
Please call 573-968-2268 to find out Becki Baird's schedule and availability.
LifeStance Health providers accept most commercial insurance plans that are offered in the states where we offer services, including telehealth. Please see the following list of insurances accepted by Becki Baird:
- Aetna
- Carelon (Beacon)
- Centivo
- Claritev (MultiPlan PHCS)
- Custom Design Benefits
- Elevance Health (Anthem BCBS)
- Evernorth (Cigna)
- HealthSmart
- MediNcrease Health Plans (MHP)
- Northwell Direct
- Optum (UnitedHealthcare)
- Partners Direct Health
- Provider Network of America (PNOA)
- Quest Behavioral Health
- Sana Benefits
- TELUS Health (BHS)
- Tricare West (TriWest)
If you don't see your insurance listed, please contact us at 573-968-2268 to see how we can help.
Becki Baird is a Therapist and cannot prescribe medication. However, most LifeStance offices have a Psychiatrist or APN on staff who can prescribe medication if needed.
Becki Baird works at:
Yes, Becki Baird does offer online telehealth visits.
Yes, Becki Baird is currently offering in-office visits at the following location: