Jo Baker , LCSW

Jo Baker is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi who brings a warm, nonjudgmental presence and over a decade of experience in private practice to her work with children, adolescents, adults, and families. She has supported people facing a wide range of concerns, including ADHD, anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, trauma, and related challenges. Jo is also an ADHD Certified Clinical Service Provider (ADHD-CCSP), a Child and Adolescent Trauma Professional (CATP), and identifies as a neurodiversity specialist, qualifications that reflect focused training in attention differences and trauma-informed care.

Her therapeutic stance emphasizes a trusting relationship as the foundation for change, and she approaches treatment collaboratively, tailoring methods to each person's needs. Jo integrates techniques from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), and mindfulness practices to address symptoms, build skills, and improve relational patterns. Sessions are shaped by the goals and preferences of the client, with attention to developmental and family contexts when relevant.

Jo pledges to bring her clinical skills and genuine engagement to the therapeutic process, working alongside clients to reduce distress, strengthen coping, and enhance overall quality of life.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Jo Baker uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to help people clarify personal values and develop psychological flexibility. ACT combines mindfulness and behavioral strategies so clients can pursue meaningful goals even while experiencing difficult thoughts or feelings, which can be helpful for anxiety, stress, and life transitions.

She also draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), a structured approach that identifies and reframes unhelpful thinking patterns while teaching practical skills to reduce symptoms. CBT is commonly used for anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive concerns, and many everyday stressors.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Jo works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods fit their needs, goals, and preferences. Together they monitor progress and adapt techniques so therapy remains relevant and effective.

Online sessions offer practical flexibility - clients can connect by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what works best for their schedule and comfort. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, access support from home or on the go, and fit therapy into busy lives while working with licensed professionals and therapists.