Specialties
ASAP Cincinnati is a family-owned and operated mental health and substance use treatment provider specializing in intensive outpatient programs (IOPs) for teens and young adults ages 12–26. Founded in 2008 and CARF-accredited, we combine professional expertise with a family-focused approach to deliver measurable outcomes.
We're built on family integration—recognizing that recovery thrives when families are involved and supported. Our diverse, experienced clinical staff brings years of expertise working with adolescents and young adults. We're committed to transforming lives by providing evidence-based care tailored to each client's unique needs, with a proven track record: 88% of clients report significant symptom reduction within 10 weeks, and 95% of families report meaningful improvement in family life post-treatment.
History
Established in 2008.
ASAP Cincinnati was founded in 2008 by Dr. Richard Baum with a mission to provide family-focused, evidence-based treatment for teens struggling with substance use and mental health challenges. The organization began with the TRIP program (Total Recovery In Progress), our intensive outpatient offering for adolescent substance use, and expanded over the years to include Clarity Intensive, a DBT-based program for emotional dysregulation, and CHOICES, an educational program for substance experimentation.
In 2021, leadership transitioned to Dr. David Baum, who has continued to grow and strengthen the organization's clinical services and community impact. Today, we've expanded our reach to serve young adults ages 18–26 through our PIVOT program, solidifying our commitment to supporting recovery across the adolescent and young adult lifespan.
Meet the Business Owner: David B.
David Baum, Psy.D., LICDC holds dual licensure as a Clinical Psychologist (Ohio – #7686) and Licensed Independent Chemical Dependency Counselor (Ohio – #161351). Dr. Baum is a proud graduate of the University of Michigan and received his doctorate in clinical psychology from Xavier University. He has been trained to provide general psychological services, while specializing in substance use, trauma-related, and mood disorders. Dr. Baum works from an integrative perspective while employing evidence-based practice in all his clinical work.
In addition to his work at ASAP, Dr. Baum also serves as the program manager of the Dayton VAMC Mental Health Clinic as well as on the multidisciplinary dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) team. He is also a certified provider of cognitive processing therapy (CPT), an evidence-based practice for helping clients with posttraumatic stress disorder as well as Motivational Interviewing (MI) and Motivational Enhancement Therapy (MET).