About Me
I am Dr. Ingrid Baum, a child and adolescent psychotherapist specializing in cognitive-behavioral therapy.
In my practice in Rhaunen, I combine scientific insights from my many years of university research with empathetic, resource-oriented psychotherapeutic work.
Studies and Training
2002
Upper Arlington High School (USA): High School Diploma, magna cum laude
2002–2006
Ohio State University: Bachelor of Arts (Psychology and German Studies), magna cum laude
2014
University of Trier: B.Sc. Psychology
2015
University of Trier: M.Sc. Psychology
2020
University of Trier: Doctor of Natural Sciences (Dr. rer. nat.) summa cum laude
Dissertation: "Validating the Implicit Autonomy Motive: Studies on the Measurement and Functions of a Fourth Basic Motive"
Dissertation: "Validating the Implicit Autonomy Motive: Studies on the Measurement and Functions of a Fourth Basic Motive"
Professional Experience
2010–2020
Freelancer at the Leibniz Institute for Psychological Information and Documentation, Trier
2012
Student Assistant (Clinical and Physiological Psychology, University of Trier)
2013–2015
Student Assistant (Differential Psychology and Assessment, University of Trier)
2016–2023
Research Associate at the University of Trier (Diagnostics and Personality Psychology)
2018
Clinical work at the MEDIAN Clinic Daun (as part of psychotherapist training)
2018–2021
Psychologist in the Department of Child and Adolescent Psychiatry, Psychotherapy and Psychosomatics, Mutterhaus der Borromäerinnen Trier
2021–2023
Therapist at the Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy Outpatient Clinic (University of Trier)
Since 2023
Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist in private practice (licensed by the Association of Statutory Health Physicians, half service volume)
Further Education and Training
2018
Training as a psychological psychotherapist at the Eifel Behavioral Therapy Institute Daun
2018–2023
Further training in Child and Adolescent Psychotherapy specializing in Behavior Therapy at the University of Trier (licensure 2023)
Teaching Experience
2016–2023
Seminars at the University of Trier on diagnostics, empirical research methods, motivation, and personality psychology
Selected Publications
2020
Baum, I. & Baumann, N. *Arousing autonomy: A valid assessment of the implicit autonomy motive.* Personality and Individual Differences.
2019
Baum, I. & Baumann, N. *Autonomous creativity: The implicit autonomy motive fosters creative production and innovative behavior at school.* Gifted and Talented International.
2018
Schüler, J., Baumann, N., Chasiotis, A., Bender, M. & Baum, I. *Implicit motives and basic psychological needs.* Journal of Personality.
2016
Engeser, S., Baumann, N. & Baum, I. *Schoolbook Texts: Behavioral Achievement Priming in Math and Language.* PLOS ONE.