About Dr. Baird

Request an Appointment Request an Appointment
Baird Behavioral Health - Logo
Located in Columbus and Starkville, MS
Call Us Today
Located in Columbus and Starkville, MS
662-327-7388 (Columbus)
662-329-1826 (Starkville)

Learn More About Baird Behavioral Health

Meet Dr. Francis J Baird

We all find ourselves at points in life when our capacity to cope is just not enough for the difficulties that face us. Problems fall on a continuum from a little to a lot, and when they begin to negatively impact our ability to function in important life areas, such as decision-making, it helps to have an impartial, nonjudgmental person to confide in. To paraphrase Dante "In the middle of this journey we call life I found myself in the middle of a dark wood with no clear path." Sometimes it helps to have a guide with a light.

I often tell clients that I am a coach and cheerleader but they have to play the life game.
 
I believe that my counseling style, cognitive behavioral though also eclectic, is adaptable to most people. My background includes a variety of treatment venues in the public, private, hospital based, and alcohol and drug treatment centers, as well as life experiences that I believe give me a unique perspective of empathy with pain and recovery.

Take the first step to help. Call Dr. Baird now.
Check Out Our Psychotherapy Services
 Dr. Francis J Baird

Qualifications

Years in practice: 10+ years of private practice, public practice since 1988
License number and state: 0447 Mississippi

Finances

Average cost (per session): $100 - $150
Accepts insurance: Yes
Accepted payment methods: Cash, check, credit card

Accepted Insurance Plans

  • Aetna
  • Anthem
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • CHIP | Children's Program
  • Humana
  • LifeSynch
  • MHNet Behavioral Health
  • TRICARE
  • UnitedHealthcare
Verify your health insurance coverage when you arrange your first visit.

Specialties

  • Depression
  • Relationship issues
  • Anxiety

Issues

  • ADHD
  • Addiction
  • Alternative lifestyle issues
  • Anger management
  • Grief
  • Substance abuse

Client Focus

Age
  • Adolescents or teenagers (12 years and up)
  • Adults
  • Elders
Share by: