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Carissa Baker

(she)
LMFT

Accepts

Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross, Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts, Blue Shield of California, Carelon Behavioral Health, Cigna, Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey, and Magellan

Specializes in

Anxiety, Depression, Family Issues, Grief, Loss, and PTSD

Great to meet you!

Hi there, my name is Carissa Baker and I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT). My goal is to come along side you in a safe, nonjudgmental environment to help you navigate the "white rivers" of life.

I received my Masters of Marriage and Family Therapy in 2010 from Fuller Theological Seminary.

I am passionate about relationship conflicts and marital dynamics, parenting, infertility, depression, anxiety, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, and behavioral issues.

A bit about my approach to therapy

I am a positive thinker and seek to try creative alternatives to help my clients overcome their obstacles. I understand that we all are unique as individuals and thus I believe a therapist needs to keep an open mind with approaches tailored to the unique needs of each client. I bring compassion and hope into my therapy room. I won't give you the easy answers and will help challenge you to grow in your perspective from your circumstances.

What you can expect from our first session

I create mutually agreed upon goals that are attainable for my client. I desire to see my clients thrive and setting attainable goals is the first step. I encourage my clients to dig deep and do the hard work that comes from therapy in a warm and safe environment. I can't wait to see a client transformed by therapy, with proper therapeutic tools in their tool belt, to thrive in their life.


Carissa's style is

Empowering
Open-minded
Warm

Insurance carriers Carissa accepts

Aetna
Anthem Blue Cross
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts
Blue Shield of California
Carelon Behavioral Health
Cigna
Horizon Blue Cross and Blue Shield of New Jersey
Magellan

More about Carissa

MS (Master of Science) at Fuller Theological Seminary
License type: LMFT (Licensed Marriage/Family Therapist) (California)
Gender: Cisgender Female
Ethnicity: Other Racial or Ethnic Background
Languages: English
Works with: Adolescents, Adults, and Seniors
More specialties: Stress, Maternal Mental Health, Relationship Issues, Women's Issues, Trauma, and Infertility
Modalities: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Humanistic, Attachment Based, Motivational Interviewing, Relational, Behavior Modification, Trauma Focused CBT, and Strength-Based