My therapist is AMAZING!!! Down to earth, gives great insight, and truly gets down to the heart of matters and is involved and definitely cares. Love her!
A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Baindu
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Depression, Women’s Issues, Coping Skills
Accepted insurance & self-pay
About Baindu
Baindu Akinrotiba is a Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) with over 15 years of experience in the community support and mental health fields, and holds a doctorate degree in Education. She is passionate about helping individuals, couples, and families thrive throughout life's journeys. Baindu specializes in child therapy, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, women's issues, and family support.
Baindu is an international early child development expert, community and family engagement resource, and an adult/older adult life transition supporter. Her professional experience across various life cycles enables her to provide the assistance her clients are seeking. Baindu utilizes play therapy, narrative therapy, and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) alongside motivational interviewing, family systems therapy (FST), and solution-focused therapy (SFT).
We all experience setbacks and challenges, but we don't have to experience these obstacles alone. Baindu is confident in her ability to help you, your child, your significant other, and/or your family find the best solutions to the problems you experience. When you are ready to make the first step, schedule an appointment with her today, and she'll help you the rest of the way.
"I enjoy helping people become the best versions of themselves."
What clients say
These testimonials are from real clients who completed a satisfaction survey after their sessions and agreed to share their feedback. Results may vary.
I am incredibly grateful for the support and guidance my therapist has provided. From the very beginning, she created a safe and welcoming space where I felt heard, understood, and....
A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Baindu
My therapist is AMAZING!!! Down to earth, gives great insight, and truly gets down to the heart of matters and is involved and definitely cares. Love her!
A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Baindu
I appreciate being seen and heard. I appreciate the help with navigating life circumstances and family dynamics. I appreciate the effort of helping me be the best person I can be.
A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Baindu
I appreciate how my provider has helped me through every day light experiences to help me become a better me.
A Thriveworks Client, verified client of Baindu
Get to know Baindu
Why did you decide to become a counselor?
I decided to become a counselor when I realized we all need someone to confide in without judgement, listen to our needs, and help us navigate resources and strengths we didn't know we all possess.
What type of clients are you most excited to work with?
I am most excited to work with children, adults, couples, and families willing to try something new to best support their healing and development journey.
What's one thing you wish all clients knew?
I wish everyone knew that "the goal is not perfection...it's progress."
Why did you choose to practice at Thriveworks?
I choose to practice at Thriveworks because of the agency's accessibility to ALL no matter what background or demographic.
What inspires you?
What inspires me is knowing that each day is a blank page and new opportunity to heal, grow, and thrive!
What can clients expect in their first session with you?
Clients can expect our first day to be an opportunity to reflect, share and listen without judgment.
What do you want to accomplish with an individual in their first session?
During a first session, I'd like to accomplish gaining a keen understanding how clients experience this thing called life, along with an initial identification of the area or areas of concern for further focus.
What should clients know about you before scheduling a first counseling session?
Before scheduling a first counseling session, clients should know that I will be them EVERY step of the way!
What do you do for fun/on your time off?
For fun I watch movies, attend festivals, listen to music, and travel the world :-)
What's one thing about you that defines you (non-professional)?
One thing that defines me is that I'm an artist.
Other areas of focus
Education and training
- Years in practice
- 15 years
- Graduating institute
- Washington University in St. Louis
- Graduating degree
- Master of Social Work
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