Bridget Bauer

LCSW, IEDS

Therapist

About Me

My clinical expertise is focused around working with individuals living with and healing from eating disorders, substance use, trauma, and complex trauma. As a fully trained EMDR therapist who is working towards certification, I believe in and am passionate about the body’s innate capacity to heal. In addition to my training in EMDR, I have sought out advanced training in the treatment of both eating disorders and substance use disorders. I have also received my Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist (IEDS) credential. 

I believe in the importance of the therapeutic relationship and that it is the foundation of growth and healing. If you feel that I would be a good fit to walk with you through this healing journey, please reach out! 

I am licensed to practice in Pennsylvania as well as Connecticut and Wisconsin.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW), Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors, #CW027592

Social Worker - Advanced Practice (APSW), Wisconsin Department of Safety & Professional Services MPSW Joint Board, #135395-121

Social Worker - Master’s Level, Connecticut Department of Public Health, #11467

Inclusive Eating Disorder Specialist, Inclusive Eating Disorder Education Certification, #1015

Areas Of Focus

  • Addiction/Substance Use Disorders

  • Body Image

  • Eating Disorders

  • Self Esteem and Self-Worth

  • Trauma and Complex Trauma /PTSD and C-PTSD

  • Women's Issues

How I Help

My therapeutic orientation is client-centered, strength-based, and holistic tailoring my approach to you and your needs. I utilize a variety of therapeutic approaches including attachment based therapies, parts work, polyvagal theory, motivational interviewing, and DBT/CBT. I have a special interest in how harm reduction can be and should be used in the treatment of eating disorders. 

I am fully trained to provide EMDR and went through an EMDRIA-approved program that consisted of engaging in 40 hours of continuing education as well as 10 hours of consultation. I am currently working towards certification.

    • Aetna

    • Amerihealth Caritas (Allegheny County)

    • BCBS

    • Capital Blue Cross

    • Community Care Behavioral Health (CCBHO) - Allegheny County

    • Empire Blue Cross Blue Shield

    • Health Partners (Allegheny County)

    • Highmark PPO / EPO / ACA

    • Highmark Wholecare (Allegheny County)

    • Independence Blue Cross

    • Medicaid (Allegheny County)

    • Optum

    • Private Pay

    • UPMC For You (Allegheny County)

    • UPMC Health Plan

    • United Healthcare UHC | UMR

    • Victims Compensation Assistance Program (VCAP)

    • Individual Therapy

    • Group Therapy

    • Adjunctive EMDR (an add-on service available for secondary clients whose primary therapists don’t provide)