Patient Centered Care

EXPERIENCE

Specialized clinical and research training with 40 years of practical clinical experience and stellar mentorship from a variety of health professionals who were committed to evidence-based treatment within the mental health and medical delivery system has served as a solid foundation for helping individual's investigation and resolution of even the most cumbersome perplexities of life.

INDEPENDENT PRACTICE

Visit  in a private and quiet setting where Dr. Baker is the only staff member you will interact with other than an occasional friendly receptionist or fellow office building tenant.

Spending time in a crowded waiting area that imbues a "herd mentality" of scheduling "back-to-back appointments" in order to see as many patients as possible in a day is an outdated practice.

Dr. Baker manages scheduling and billing and is the only person with access to your personal healthcare information; only information that is required by insurance companies for determining benefits and billing.

No personal information is ever saved on "the cloud."

THE SCIENTIST PRACTITIONER MODEL

The scientist-practitioner model (SPM) is a cornerstone of training clinical psychologists.  Within this model, rigorous academic and clinical  training is designed to blend scientific knowledge with practical skills, ensuring practitioners are both well-versed in research AND adept in applying findings to their work (art and science). 

After college psychology courses, most folks don't interact with psychologist all that often; there are only about 106,000 in the US.

Clinical Psychologists ...

• Hold a doctoral degree (Ph.D. or Psy.D.) in psychology that involves extensive training in research, theory, and practice, including a dissertation and supervised clinical practicum and internships. 
• Have academic and clinical training that often spans 5-7 years beyond a bachelor’s degree or even a masters' degree. 
• Are trained to diagnose and treat a wide range of mental and behavioral disorders and focus on treatment using evidence-based interventions. 
• Have advanced training in psychotherapy/counseling techniques.  
• Specialize in areas such as neuropsychology, forensic psychology, or specialize in areas like behavioral medicine and health psychology. 
•  Must be licensed to practice by passing a national examination (Examination for Professional Practice in Psychology) and meeting specific state requirements, including 2 years of supervised practice hours. 
•  Work in a wide range of settings (hospitals, private practice, academic and research institutions, government agencies, and corporate environments).
• . Our team has specialized training in a variety of areas, including LGBTQ+ issues, cultural competency, and trauma-informed care. We are committed to providing inclusive and affirming care to all of our clients.