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Colleen Baker-Orthwein

Therapist(she/her)
11 years of experience
  • Virtual
  • Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Relationship issues
  • Individual therapy, Couples therapy

Great to meet you!

Hello! I'm Colleen Baker-Orthwein and I'm a dog, cat & twin girl mom, therapist and lover of all things NYC. I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and specialize in eating disorders, anxiety and depressive disorders and Hoarding Disorder.

While I'm not personally able to take on new clients at this time, I supervise 3 amazing clinicians who have immediate openings. Inquire with me and we can explore who might be the best fit for you! They specialize in couples therapy, family therapy, trauma disorders , chronic illnesses and anxiety disorders.

My approach to therapy

My style is curious and warm and emphasizes a strengths-based perspective to help you discover the parts of yourself capable of supporting you through any changes or challenges.

What you can expect from me

Laughter, teammate-like support and dedication to whatever you may need along the way!

About me

  • I identify as
    Caucasian, Cisgender Woman
  • My style is
    Inquisitive, Warm, Humorous

Qualification and insurance

  • Years of experience
    11 years of experience
  • Training
    MSSW (Master of Science in Social Work) at Columbia University, Bachelor of Science at Syracuse University
  • License type
    LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker) (New York)
  • Licensed in
  • Insurance accepted

Care details

  • Top specialties
    Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, OCD, Relationship issues
  • More specialties
    Substance use / addiction, Bipolar disorder, Family issues, LGBTQIA+, Stress management, Panic disorders, Women's issues, Identity issues, Trauma, Chronic conditions
  • Therapy methods
    Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT), Integrative Behavioral Couple Therapy (IBCT), Solution Focused Couples Therapy, Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS), Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT), Gottman Method / Gottman Couples, Cognitive Behavioral (CBT), Cognitive Processing (CPT), Motivational Interviewing
  • Care types
    Individual therapy, Couples therapy
  • Ages served
    Adults, Seniors
  • Languages
    English
  • Location
    157 East 86th Street Fifth Floor
    New York, NY 10028
Offers free consultationsNext available