I am a licensed clinical social worker who can guide you in the process of becoming the person you’ve always wanted to be. I use empathic listening skills, humor, and reflective/challenging questions to help you discover the changes you can make to improve your life. I provide the support you need not only to make these changes, but to recognize, maintain, and celebrate the progress you achieve over time. Together, we will develop realistic goals and find solutions that can make a difference in your well-being. I specialize in working with people who are ready to make the changes they need to improve their lives. However, if you don’t know where to start, what to do, or how to do it, that's ok. Let's join forces to help you find the answers to those questions. My clients describe me as comforting, helpful, relatable, down-to-earth, funny, challenging and calm. They say I have a warm approach and am a good listener. My teenage daughter stated, “mom, you speak in Facebook (inspirational quotes)!” I have longer-term programs to help reduce the effects of anger, manage the symptoms of anxiety and depression, and process grief and loss. I also specialize in working with youth ages 10+ (male and female), utilizing my years of experience working at summer camps in my younger days. It’s been said that I “speak kid” (their style of language) and am dramatic which helps me develop rapport with young people quickly and effortless. Together, we can make the changes that you’re hoping to make in your life!

What can clients expect to take away from sessions with you?

In our first session together we will start with reviewing the intake paperwork and touch on the specifics about why you are seeking therapeutic services. I will explain the format of future sessions and a few requests I have of you.

What treatment methods and tools do you utilize?

I utilize reflective yet challenging questions to help clients. I also provide homework assignments to practice the skills learned during therapy as needed and/or requested.

Explain to clients what areas you feel are your biggest strengths.

My greatest strength is creating a safe and peaceful space for change to occur. I thrive on providing tools in which clients are able to rebuild their lives.

Describe the client(s) you are best positioned to serve.

I've often said, half of me is social and half of me is work (social worker). Depending on what you're dealing with determines which side you get!! With that being said, I love working with those who are ready to do the hard work of healing. :-)

About Shatayia Baker