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Carissa Baker

Therapist(she, her)
16 years of experience
20 patients on Headway
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • Individual therapy

Great to meet you!

When stress takes over, life can feel overwhelming and exhausting. You may find yourself wondering if your anxiety, relationship struggles, or emotions are connected to something deeper. Therapy offers a space to slow down and explore what’s beneath the surface. I’m Carissa, a licensed Marriage and Family Therapist specializing in trauma-informed care. I work with individuals, couples, and families to strengthen relationships, heal attachment wounds, and shift trauma patterns. Your story matters.

My approach to therapy

My approach is grounded in a complex trauma attachment lens. Sessions are warm and relational, like talking over coffee without all the clinical jargon. I'm also straightforward, gently naming patterns and parts that may keep you stuck. I primarily use IFS informed care and DBT with individuals, and EFT and IFIO informed care with couples and families. Faith can be integrated if meaningful to you.

What you can expect from me

Clients can expect a warm, supportive space where healing and meaningful change begin. With 15 years of experience, I offer trauma-informed care rooted in DBT, EFT, and attachment-based therapy, tailored to your unique needs. I work with adults, couples, and families, walking alongside you at a pace that fits your life.

About me

  • I identify as
    Other Racial or Ethnic Background, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Direct, Empowering, Warm

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    16 years of experience
  • Training
    MS (Master of Science) at Fuller Theological Seminary
  • License type
    LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted
    Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, Providence Health Plan

Cost

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Family issues, Grief or loss, PTSD
  • More specialties
    Stress management, Maternal mental health, Relationship issues, Women's issues, Trauma, Infertility
  • Therapy methods
    Attachment Based, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT)
  • Care types
    Individual therapy
  • Ages served
    Seniors, Adults
  • Languages
    English