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Timothy Baker, LCSW
About me
Welcome and thank you for considering my counseling services. With over 25 years of experience as a seasoned counselor, I am deeply passionate about guiding individuals through life's challenges and helping them achieve personal growth and resilience.My extensive background includes providing support to 9/11 victims at Staten Island University Hospital and working closely with first responders at the Towers. These experiences have given me a profound understanding of trauma and resilience, shaping my approach to counseling At Walter Reed Medical Hospital in DC, I was in training specialized in assisting veterans with their mental health needs, reflecting my dedication to serving those who have served our country. My work has been recognized by the Governor's Office of New York State for my contributions at Woodstock '95, and I have been featured in The New York Times for my compassionate counseling approach.I offer personalized sessions tailored to your unique needs, drawing from my expertise in addressing addiction, grief, motivation, self-esteem, and depression. My approach is approachable, empathetic, and focused on supporting and empowering you on your journey towards a more fulfilling and happier life.f you are seeking a counselor who will provide compassionate support and guide you towards positive change, I am here to help. Together, we can work towards building a brighter future for you.
Professional experience
Additional areas of focus: Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues, Eating disorders, Sleeping disorders, Parenting issues, Self esteem, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Coaching, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, Cancer, Communication problems, Control issues, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Drug and Alcohol Addiction, Fatherhood Issues, First Responder Issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Life purpose, Men's issues, Military and Veterans Issues, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders , Multicultural Concerns, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Post-traumatic stress, Sex Addiction, Sexual Assault and Abuse, Social anxiety and phobia
Clinical approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
License information
OR LCSW L15088
Reviews
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He is the first therapist to actually teaching me about my brain while helping me with my behavior and habits. He is very nice, no nonsense, and very informative. The best therapist I’ve had in years.
Written on Aug 27, 2024 after therapy with Timothy for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, bipolar disorder, and adhd