Jo Baker, LCSW

Jo Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) based in Mississippi with 12 years of experience in private practice supporting children, adolescents, adults, and families. She brings focused training in attention and trauma, including credentials as an ADHD-CCSP - an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider - and as a CATP, a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional, and she also identifies as a neurodiversity specialist. Her work addresses a wide range of concerns such as ADHD, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, trauma and abuse, parenting and blended family challenges, grief, mood disorders, relationship and family problems, self-esteem, and coping with life changes.

Jo uses a warm, non-judgmental stance that prioritizes a trusting therapeutic relationship. Treatment choices are tailored to each person and combine evidence-informed methods drawn from cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), mindfulness practices, dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), and emotionally focused therapy (EFT). This flexible approach allows her to match specific techniques to an individual’s needs, whether addressing impulse control, attachment and adoption issues, phobias, or post-traumatic stress.

Therapy with Jo is collaborative by design. She works alongside clients to build practical coping skills, clarify goals, and improve day-to-day functioning, offering sessions by video, phone, live chat, or in-app messaging to accommodate different schedules and preferences.

Evidence-Informed Approaches for Online Therapeutic Care

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify their values, accept difficult thoughts or feelings, and commit to actions that align with what matters most. It is useful for stress, anxiety, trauma-related avoidance, and for building psychological flexibility in the face of life changes.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns. It is commonly used for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive symptoms, phobias, and many everyday challenges where practical coping strategies can make a difference.

Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) teaches skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, interpersonal effectiveness, and mindfulness. It is often helpful for mood instability, impulsivity, intense emotions, and relationship difficulties.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic journey. Jo Baker works collaboratively with each person to assess needs, preferences, and goals, then tailors methods so therapy fits the individual rather than forcing a single model.

Online therapy with licensed professionals offers flexibility and accessibility - sessions can take place by video, over the phone, or through live chat and text-based messaging. These options make it easier to schedule care around work, family, and school commitments while maintaining continuity of treatment with a therapist who understands the client’s goals.