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Dr. Abby Baker, Psy.D., a graduate from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007, has dedicated her career to providing exceptional mental health services to individuals across the lifespan. Dr. Baker has become renowned for her compassion and dedication to her field. Throughout her professional journey, Dr. Baker has continually sought opportunities to expand her expertise and enhance her ability to serve her clients. It was during this pursuit that she discovered a passion for psychological testing, recognizing its potential to provide deeper insights and more tailored interventions for those in need.

Welcome! I believe that therapy is a collaborative relationship, it requires trust, security and vulnerability. When we feel the most safe is when we see the most change. When it comes to therapy there is no “one size fits all” approach, and I ensure that my clients are getting individualized treatment to meet their own unique needs. I am a curious person who loves working with people from all walks of life. I pride myself in building strong therapeutic relationships with my clients so that they can build awareness of their relational wounds, needs, and their own roles in their relationships!

I a a professional counselor licensed in Pennsylvania. I practice using primarily psychodynamic and person-centered therapy. Through these modalities, you will work on a deeper level to explore causes and underlying patterns of presenting problems and easing resistance. I will provide unconditional positive regard, so you do not have to worry about feeling pressured or judged. Areas of expertise include relationship issues, anxiety, low self-esteem and feelings of being stuck in unhealthy patterns of functioning.

I have a Master’s Degree in Professional Clinical Counseling from La Salle University and hold credentials as a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC). I have worked in the field for 10 years and have worked with individuals with a wide range of challenges; including addiction, crisis management, anxiety, depression, and other mood disorders. I have worked with adults 18 and older, but I believe any phase in life can be overwhelming without support or coping mechanisms.

The greatest gift you can give yourself is to embrace the power to be you without reservation. As a compassionate therapist, I work from a place of empowerment, helping people to navigate their internal struggles while restoring hope in themselves to eventually reach their inner contentment. Together, we will explore one’s relationship with self and others, cultivating coping skills and personal growth.

Have you gone through life or maybe you have been currently feeling like “what’s wrong with me?” or “no one likes me, the world is completely against me”, and everything feels like an uphill battle? Are you sitting here with an empty feeling, a lump in your throat, feeling heavy, or like something is weighing you down? Do you continue to make the same mistakes that cause you and at times others hurt? If any or all of this resonated with you, first off, nothing is wrong with you. It sounds like you need a non-judgmental listening ear who gets where you are coming from and can provide you tools and hope that things can get better.

"I think we can all agree, life is hard! Sometimes the most honest, brave, and difficult thing we can do is reach out for support. Kudos to you for starting this courageous (and maybe scary) process! Needing support does not mean you are weak or broken, it means you are human. My goal as a therapist is to help you feel safe and comfortable bringing your whole, authentic self into our work together. I find using humor, whenever appropriate, helps to disarm fears and facades while building a trusting relationship between client and clinician.

People decide to start therapy for a variety of reasons - depression and anxiety, ending of a relationship, a major life transition or self discovery, just to name a few. Whatever your personal reasons are to begin therapy, I believe that the process of therapy along with the therapeutic relationship serve as the vehicle to help you reach your goals. Based on your unique needs, we create a therapy treatment plan together. By creating a safe and non-judgmental space, I then work with you in a collaborative manner to help you identify your feelings, thoughts, and behaviors and discover how these three influence each other.

I believe that therapy is a healing space. A space that allows us, when ready and prepared, to explore patterns and acquire insights about ourselves. In life we encounter different challenges in every season. Therapy will offer you an opportunity to emerge from these difficult seasons and achieve growth, renewal, healing, and flourishment. My mission is to provide a space filled with feelings of hope, safety, and trust that will allow others to undergo positive life transformation through a shared therapeutic journey.

I empower clients who are trying to get things right, but feel like they always fall short. Maybe you are stepping out on your own as a young adult, or navigating the mounting pressures of being a teen, or feeling overwhelmed by the stress of parenting a child dealing with their own big feelings. I support clients to accept difficult parts of yourself to feel more whole. I support skill-building to reduce anxiety & to enhance your trust in yourself & your abilities. In art making, we can create space to process experiences that feel outside of spoken language.

Anxiety, depression, and unprocessed trauma have kept you stuck. You want to thrive and feel like your life is moving in a better direction, that you have a purpose and that you’re no longer cycling through patterns that have only caused you more pain. You’re tired of feeling like you are going around in circles, feeling “stuck” but you're not exactly sure why or what to do. Maybe you can’t remember the last time you weren’t feeling anxious, exhausted, or doubting yourself. You’re curious about what a life full of intention, joy, and peace could be like but aren’t sure how to get there. I hear you; it’s time to transform.

My ideal PCIT family seeks to enhance their parent-child relationship, heal from trauma, and foster growth. They aim to strengthen bonds, improve communication, and develop effective parenting strategies for a nurturing family environment. My ideal EMDR client desires healing from trauma, aiming to alleviate distress and enhance mental health. My ideal CBT client is motivated to address anxiety, depression, or other challenges, embracing new coping skills for improved well-being, actively engaging in therapy to achieve their goals.

Feeling disconnected amidst stress and anxiety? Seeking meaning in your daily life? In this LGBTQ+ safe space, you'll have the opportunity to process thoughts and feelings, making life's struggles more manageable. Sessions will offer a place to explore coping strategies, learn about boundary setting, and navigate feelings of overwhelm and depression. Let's work together to understand your challenges and celebrate your successes.

As you begin your journey to self healing I would like to be an empowering support person for you. I believe we all have personal strengths and the resilience to overcome life’s challenges. My goal is to create a safe space where you feel comfortable sharing and working through issues and concerns that you are facing. I believe in listening to one’s story and validating feelings. I have several years experience working in grief and loss and chronic illness. Past losses if not dealt with will present itself throughout life when other losses occur.

Accepting New Clients- Life can be difficult at times, but it can be even more challenging when you have anxiety, stress, negative beliefs, and unhealthy patterns getting in your way. I provide a safe space where we can process all of the uncomfortable thoughts and feelings that may arise in your daily life. It won't always be pretty, but that is when the healing begins. Let’s work together to explore yourself, dig deep and process the past, so that you can get the most out the the present. You don't have to feel stuck in your anxiety, negative patterns, or stress of everyday life anymore.

I utilize empathy, openness, and curiosity to assist my clients gain self-awareness, re-envision their purpose, and achieve new insights. I believe that humor is an important tool in the therapy room as laughter has been a huge part of the way I have coped with some of my most difficult moments. My philosophy is change comes from gaining true insight into our past experiences and how they impact our present thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. I will work with you to reflect on your past while incorporating healing in the present.

Using a brief and cognitive therapy approach, I specialize is working with individuals, couples, marriage counseling, and families for issues of relationship problems, self-esteem issues, depression, anxiety, anger management, trauma informed treatment, decision making, assertiveness skills, adjusting to new situations and the emotions and decisions that come along with it. I am a licensed professional counselor in PA, NJ, and DE and offer evidence-based treatments, clinical supervision for new counselors in obtaining their license, and I am a Board Certified Executive Coach. I also offer consultation within the realm of career, work, and future planning.

Anxiety, lack of focus, and obsessive thinking should not be barriers to living a happy and fulfilling life. Are you struggling to understand why you feel overwhelmed with unhealthy thoughts and emotions? By getting to the root of what is driving these actions, I can help you process in order to uncover unhealthy patterns and teach you skills to manage your behaviors so you can achieve growth and positive change to be the person you want to be. I approach therapy with compassion and humor. By teaching you to be in the moment, we will help quiet your anxious mind together. My specialties are ADHD, OCD, phobias, and social anxiety.

Now accepting new patients in office or for virtual therapy. Call today for you or your family member and lets begin a path to better emotional well being. Stressed, depressed or anxious? Are you struggling at work, school or home? Then I can help.