A trauma-informed approach is woven through each discipline. The use of somatic training, depth psychology, parts work, Polyvagal theory, and Buddhist teachings are present in each session. I combine these modalities to support clients by providing tools, techniques, education, and a safe space for self-inquiry and exploration.
My therapeutic approach is grounded in Contemplative Psychotherapy: EMBodiment, Compassion, anD mindfulness.
About Me
My path into psychotherapy began in 2014, during a time when I was moving through depression, grief and loss, trauma, and ongoing health challenges. What began as a difficult season gradually became an invitation to turn inward with curiosity, and ultimately led into this work. Through both my formal training and process, I came to deeply value the role of therapy in creating space. My experience as a client was especially meaningful and continues to shape how I meet others today - with presence and compassion. As both a therapist and someone who feels more at home in movement and nature, I bring a grounded, embodied approach and draw on practices that help clients reconnect with their bodies in a way that feels accessible and personal. I hold a degree in Contemplative Psychotherapy, rooted in present-moment awareness and somatic supportive space.
I'm Jessica Baker,
I encourage potential clients to set up a free, online, 15-minute consultation to see if you and I are a good fit.
Choosing a good therapist fit can be a challenging process. I hope to make it easier.
Working with Me
My style is gentle and supportive while also being direct and challenging. I provide a grounded, consistent presence that helps clients navigate within their experience. My encouragement of clients in recognizing and cultivating an observer’s mind throughout our work together helps to bring gentleness toward discomfort while maintaining a wider lens benefitting you both cognitively and physiologically. The therapeutic dynamic is the single most useful modality utilized in our sessions. I believe in the heart's enduring capacity for renewal and the innate creativity and resilience within each of us, regardless of circumstances.
Receive Welcome Information
I will provide a welcome email with details such as office directions (for in-person sessions) and any other pertinent information for our first meeting. We can arrange a mix of in-person and online sessions based on your scheduling preferences.
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Initial 15-Minute Consultation
We begin with a brief 15-minute online consultation to discuss your needs and determine if we are a good fit to work together.
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Establish
Payment
Once we decide to move forward, the next step is to establish payment. My private pay rate is $200 for a full 60 minute session in-person, or online.
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Complete
Online Forms
After establishing payment, I will send you online forms to be completed before our first session. These forms are important for your intake process.
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my process
Here’s a list of resources that may help support you in connecting with your authentic self and navigating life’s complexities. These materials are intended to offer further insights and foster your personal growth, complementing the work we do together. Explore at your own pace, and I hope you find these resources as enriching as I do.
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resources
additional resources
• Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
• The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief
by Francis Weller
• Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche by Bill Poltroon
• Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation by
Bruce Tift
• Perfect Love Imperfect Relationships: Healing the Wound of the Heart by
John Welwood
• The Better Boundaries Workbook: A CBT-Based Program by Sharon Martin
• The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing
Chronic Pain by Alan Gordon.
my reading list
• Nonviolent Communication by Marshall Rosenberg
• The Wild Edge of Sorrow: Rituals of Renewal and the Sacred Work of Grief
by Francis Weller
• Soulcraft: Crossing into the Mysteries of Nature and Psyche by Bill Poltroon
• Already Free: Buddhism Meets Psychotherapy on the Path of Liberation by
Bruce Tift
• Perfect Love Imperfect Relationships: Healing the Wound of the Heart by
John Welwood
• The Better Boundaries Workbook: A CBT-Based Program by Sharon Martin
• The Way Out: A Revolutionary, Scientifically Proven Approach to Healing
Chronic Pain by Alan Gordon.