Jenni Baker, Dba JC & Associate

Introduction: Jenni Baker, dba JC & Associate Treatment populations/emphasis include: * Depression and other mood disorders * Anxiety and psychotic disorders * PTSD and other trauma based conditions * Military issues * Family therapy * Sexual abuse/sexual assault * Marriage and divorce issues * Adolescents * Stress management and work related stressors * Domestic violence and crime victims * Offenders and court ordered therapy and evaluations * Chronic medical conditions * Dementias and elderly issues * Dual diagnoses * Grief counseling * Substance abuse, addiction and recovery * Women's issues * Anger management and conflict resolution * Assessment and psychological testing * Developmental disabilities * Eating disorders Jenni Baker LCP received her M.A. Degree in Clinical Psychology from Washburn University in Topeka, Kansas in 1999. She completed her clinical internship at the Topeka Women’s Correctional Facility and the Topeka reception and diagnostic unit. Ms. Baker has served in several mental health roles including inpatient and outpatient therapist through the Menninger hospital system, the Kansas community mental health center system and the non-profit based services realm. She also brings experience as an emergency services screener, case manager, intensive-in-home family therapist, substance abuse provider and as a men’s maximum security correctional clinician. Most recently, she served as a director of community living in the developmental disability industry. Ms. Baker is certified as a level II EMDR trauma practitioner, and is licensed as a clinical psychotherapist through the Kansas Behavioral Sciences Regulatory Board. She is a member of NAMI- the National Alliance on Mental Illness, the Kansas Psychological Association and Phi Kappa Phi National Academic Honor Society. Ms. Baker utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy as her predominant orientation with clients. She may also utilize components from other therapy models including: brief-solution focused therapy, psychoanalytic and dialectical behavior techniques, humanistic, strategic and narrative approaches, EMDR (eye movement reprocessing and desensitization), play therapy and interpersonal process strategies. Ms. Baker is licensed for independent practice, diagnosis of mental disorders and is trained to provide therapy, assessment and psychological testing for individuals, groups, couples and families. She is a medicaid provider and also accepts most private insurance.