My name is Bob Baker and I'm a licensed marriage and family therapist. I have been licensed for over 30 years. I come with a lot of life experience where I have had to learn how to actually put into practice many of the things we generally talk about in therapy. I was in the U.S. Army and served with the 82nd Airborne Division then closed out my military service as a Drill Instructor. I was raised in an alcoholic home and I too am an alcoholic. I've been clean for over 45 years.
I believe I've brought over the better life lessons from of my early life experiences. I understand commitment and how it can be challenged. I understand when it is wiser to move in another direction in life. I understand that it is the little things that we did or should have done and they matter to myself and others. I learned that one needs to know how to live one day at a time at the same time have a good plan to make the future better. I believe all of these things are inclusive and, when handled in a mature manner, gives us the best options to get the most out of life.
I honor and respect all of my clients and have a deep desire for them to get the most out of life. To accomplish this, I work hard to give them tools uniquely designed for each person or couple. I do not have a, "one way works for everyone."
I have solid experience in helping:
Communication
People with Anger and Bitterness Issues
Blended Families
Parenting Problems
Adult Attention Deficit Disorder
Infidelity
Spiritual Struggles
Addictions
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Antisocial Personality, Avoidant Personality, Blended Family Issues, Body image, Cancer, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Divorce and separation, Domestic Violence, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Men's issues, Midlife crisis, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and Discrimination, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-Harm, Self-love, Sex Addiction, Social anxiety and phobia, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
CA LMFT 24796
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Bob is a very good centered man, helped in ways I couldn’t believe
Written on May 22, 2021 after therapy with Robert for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, anger management, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Baker is one of good councilor I dealt with . He helped me to realize and understand different thinks about my character and others .
Written on May 17, 2021 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
Very helpful even after just a few sessions. I was very hesitant to try this but I am very glad I did. Mr. Baker enabled me to make choices that I am forever grateful for. Thank you
Written on May 05, 2021 after therapy with Robert for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, career difficulties, coaching, and compassion fatigue
Robert is very kind and patient. He will guide you patiently to where you need to be
Written on Apr 30, 2021 after therapy with Robert for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and coping with life changes
I’m glad that I was matched with Bob, he is well spoken man that listen to me and validate my feelings, not because he is my therapist but because he speak to me like I’m his daughter and only looking for my well-being. Highly recommended
Written on Apr 16, 2021 after therapy with Robert for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I have done counselling before, but as a teen. I never felt comfortable or trusted the person I was talking to. Robert has made me feel like he truly cares and I look forward to our sessions.
Written on Mar 29, 2021 after therapy with Robert for 1 month