Jo Baker - Mental Health Counselor | The Center for Internet & Technology Addiction

Accepting new clients

12 years experience

About Jo Baker

I am a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) In Mississippi with more than 10 years experience in private practice, working with children, adolescents, adults and families. I have worked with clients dealing with a wide range of issues and challenges including, ADHD, anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, and other concerns. I am an ADHD – Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP), a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP), and a neurodiversity specialist.

My approach is warm and non-judgmental and based on the belief that a trusting relationship between client and therapist is critical. The treatment methods I utilize are dictated by the individual needs of the client, and combine practices and techniques from several treatment modalities including Cognitive-Behavioral, Mindfulness, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance & Commitment Therapy, and Emotionally Focused Therapy and others.

The therapeutic process is a joint effort between client and therapist. I pledge to bring the best I have to offer to that process as we work to help you feel better and improve your quality of life.

Licenses

LCSW

C7358

Professional experience

ADHD
Anger management
Bipolar disorder
Career difficulties
Coping with life changes
Family conflicts
Grief
LGBT
Parenting issues
Relationship issues
Self esteem
Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse

Additional Focus Areas

Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Impulsivity
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia

Clinical Approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Client-Centered Therapy
Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
Internal Family Systems
Mindfulness Therapy
Solution-Focused Therapy
Trauma-Focused Therapy

Languages

English

9 Reviews

“I really appreciate the time she takes to listen to our issues and responds. She makes me feel heard and that in itself means a lot. She provides really good information.”

“She has been my rock over the last year.”

“What an amazing therapist Jo is. She listens and asks questions that break through right to the heart of the matter. I have learned so much about myself and I have coping skills that I never would have had without her help.”

“Ms. Jo is a very down to earth person and very easy to talk to , she is also very solution oriented and does not mind sharing her own life experiences which made me feel even more comfortable opening up to her . She has given me some great tools to use and think about as I go on my healing journey . I am glad to have been connected with her .”

“Jo listened to me to understand clearly what my issues were. She asked questions for clarification and provided good counseling tips as well as some coaching tips to help control son issues I’m having. She made me feel comfortable with speaking with her .”

“I have never felt more seen in my life. Jo is so easy to talk to and understands exactly what I am trying to say. I immediately relaxed the tension in my shoulders after our first session. I couldn’t recommend Jo more.”

“Jo is an exceptional therapist. Her expertise and kindness has really helped me.”

“Jo is so easy to talk to. She really listens to what’s on your mind and gives you tips/ tools to help with whatever problem you might be struggling with.”

“Super sweet caring and always helpful on any way possible.”

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