Therapist profile
Jo Baker, LCSW
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Parenting and family concerns
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About Jo
Jo Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) in Mississippi with 12 years of experience in clinical practice. She sees adults who are managing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting concerns, anger, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, self-esteem struggles, mood disorders, and other life changes.
Baker draws on several therapeutic methods and picks what fits each person. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify thinking patterns that feed distress. She also brings Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and elements of Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy when they suit the work.
Her way of working is collaborative. Sessions focus on practical skills, clearer thinking, and handling difficult emotions so daily life is easier. Conversations look at what is happening now and what can be changed in small steps.
She has experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family strains, and family of origin problems. Other clinical focuses include obsessive-compulsive patterns, phobias, post-traumatic stress, seasonal mood changes, self-harm, and sexual assault and abuse.
Baker also works with people navigating ADHD, impulsivity, bipolar and other mood disorders. She offers supports for those dealing with social anxiety, parenting pressures, and career-related stress. If you want to explore whether her approach fits your situation, follow the site steps to connect and schedule an initial session.
How sessions work
How therapeutic approaches translate to online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and then identifying concrete values-based steps. This can help with anxiety, depression, and parenting stress by shifting attention toward meaningful action. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps people spot unhelpful thinking patterns and practice different responses. It is often used for anxiety, OCD, mood problems, and many practical daily struggles. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers concrete skills for managing strong emotions, improving distress tolerance, and reducing impulsive behavior; it can be useful for anger, mood instability, and self-harm risks.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, struggles, and what methods feel most useful. Decisions about which techniques to try are collaborative and can change over time based on what helps.
The original biography does not list which session formats are used, so confirm current options before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy routine by removing travel and allowing appointments during breaks or after work. Shorter check-ins or video conversations can let work continue alongside daily responsibilities, and practical tools from CBT, ACT, or DBT can be practiced between sessions to support change.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
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What kinds of problems does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting struggles, ADHD, anger, mood disorders, grief, relationship and family concerns, and related issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a collaborative style that mixes approaches such as CBT, ACT, DBT, and emotionally-focused work to address thinking, feelings, and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Jo Baker has 12 years of experience in clinical practice working with a range of concerns across the lifespan.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not accepting international clients.
What session formats does she provide?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How are costs and billing handled?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Use the site button to see online therapy options, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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