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Kate Baker(She/Her/Hers)

(She/Her/Hers)
Licensed Certified Social Worker-Clinical, LCSW-C
New JerseyCalifornia
Anxiety -Emotion regulation-Self-esteem-Worry- Loss, grief, and bereavement-Aging related concerns-

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Professional statement

Kate believes that change is constant. She keeps the direction of therapy moving forward and avoids getting stuck in past suffering. The journey with each client begins by understanding who they are as well as the problems that they have brought to the work. She asks "what will life be like when these problems are resolved?" and "what will it look like to be coping at your best?"

The connection between thoughts, feelings and behaviors is critical to Kate's approach, thus she relies on CBT techniques [such as cognitive restructuring, exposure techniques, psycho-education, mindfulness & relaxation breath work]. Clients should be prepared to complete action items between meetings and will notice change within the first two sessions with Kate.

Kate believe that success in therapy is when clients have made changes in their lives and those changes are more amplified than their suffering.

Kate has decades of experience working in the helping professions, ranging from public school settings to adult private practice and currently works with adults via online sessions. Kate's practice offers flexible scheduling with clients meeting twice a week, once a month and everything in between.


Message to clients

What will life be like when your problems are resolved? What will it look like when you are coping at your best? This is the solution focused method. I work from the assumption that change occurs when we focus our attention on what we want, not what we don't want. While of course I want to understand your problems, I won't use our time together to linger in "problem talk."

If we don't like something, let's take action to change it. If we can’t change it, let's change the way we think about it or how we cope with it. I hold this to be true as a therapist as well as in the other dimensions of my life.

I am a mother, a partner in a bi-cultural household, the daughter of a single immigrant mom and currently a care provider to my aging parent, a political activist and a community development lead in a small Mexican town. I am continuously learning and growing in all of these roles. In my clinical work, I take advantage of readings, training opportunities and peer consultation on a weekly basis.

Schedule an initial consultation to begin our work finding solutions and relief from your distress. If you don't find a good time on my Zencare consultation calendar, please send me a note with good times for you and I will open something up.


Work and Education

Years of Experience: 18 years

Kate Baker LCSW, Individual Therapist, 2017 - Present
UWill Mental Health & Wellness, Online Counselor , 2020 - Present
San Francisco Unified School District, Wellness Coordinator, 2007 - 2016
San Francisco Unified School District, Classroom Teacher, 1997 - 2005

San Francisco State University , Masters of Social Work, 2007
Wesleyan University, Bachelor of Arts-History, 1996

Licensure

New Jersey: 44SC06339900 - California: 61731

Languages

English, Spanish

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Emotion regulation - Learning how to effectively manage the ups and downs of intense emotions; developing coping skills to use in a variety of settings to calm oneself and to give an appropriate amount of space to emotions

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Worry - Learning how worry shows up in one’s life and exploring how worry impacts daily life, relationships, and wellbeing; developing coping skills to mitigate the impacts of worry

Loss, grief, and bereavement - Emotionally preparing for the anticipated passing of a loved one; managing feelings and reactions to a death or loss of significance; support during the process of healing and acceptance

Aging related concerns - Coping with memory loss, loss of independence, and other physical and/or mental impacts of aging. May include support for family or caregivers and resource planning for changes in living situation.




Clientele

  • Adults (24+)
  • Parents
  • Seniors (65+)
  • Teenagers (13-18)
  • Young adults (18-24)

Locations & Hours


Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Student Health Insurance
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Cigna
  • ComPsych
  • Loyola Marymount University Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • Magellan Health
  • Pomona College Student Health Insurance (Aetna)
  • United Healthcare
  • University of Southern California Student Health Insurance (Aetna)

Out-of-pocket fees

Get reimbursed for sessions with Kate Baker

Many health insurance plans reimburse 50-80% of session fees with out-of-network therapists. Learn if your health insurance plan qualifies.

  • Individual sessions:$175 (55min)
  • Sliding scale:$145 - $175

Additional session information

Out-of-network billing options

This provider can support you in getting reimbursement from your insurance company if you are seeking out-of-network reimbursement. Here are the out-of-network billing options they provide:

  • Super billing
  • Direct billing
Payment options
  • Credit Card
  • Debit Card
  • Venmo
  • Zelle
Session frequency

Frequency of sessions this provider offers to see clients once you are an established client.

  • As needed

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