Jo Baker, LCSW

Mississippi · 12 years in practice

Jo Baker is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) based in Mississippi with 12 years of clinical experience.

License and registration

LCSW, Mississippi: C7358 · expires April 2026
NPI: 1578837597 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 12
Languages: English

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About Jo

Jo Baker is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) based in Mississippi with 12 years of clinical experience. She focuses on helping people facing stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting challenges, mood concerns, and ADHD. Her style is warm and nonjudgmental and she aims to build a trusting relationship first.

Many people come for help with grief, low self-esteem, career stress, and life changes. Jo adapts her work to each person's needs.

Background and approach

She draws on Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) alongside cognitive behavioral and mindfulness-based methods. She also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy when they fit the situation. Sessions tend to focus on understanding feelings, spotting unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns, and practicing skills that can be used between meetings.

Her background includes extended clinical work with people who have experienced trauma, attachment difficulties, and adoption or foster care concerns. She has worked with obsessive-compulsive symptoms, phobias, bipolar and mood disorders, and self-harm concerns. That experience informs a practical approach to safety, coping strategies, and longer-term skill building.

Jo aims to make therapy a collaborative process. She listens for what matters most, sets clear goals with each person, and reviews progress regularly. The work is paced to the client’s comfort and needs.

Therapy is offered through video, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different schedules. Sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Jo lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Trauma and abuse
Parenting issues
Anger management
ADHD
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Grief
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coping with life changes
Adoption and foster care
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
Family of origin issues
Family problems
Impulsivity
Mood disorders
Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
Phobias
Post-traumatic stress
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Self-harm
Sexual assault and abuse
Social anxiety and phobia

Approaches Jo names

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Online support

How Jo blends therapy approaches for online work

Jo commonly uses Emotionally-Focused Therapy to help people notice and name important emotions and to change patterns that cause distress. EFT is useful when strong feelings shape recurring problems and when learning new ways to respond to emotions matters.

She also draws on Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, which focuses on clarifying values and taking committed steps even when difficult thoughts or feelings are present. ACT can help with anxiety, stress, and moving forward after loss or change.

Client-Centered Therapy is another influence in her work; it emphasizes listening, empathy, and meeting the person where they are. That approach shapes how sessions are paced and how goals are set together.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapy process. Jo works collaboratively to identify which methods fit a person's needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress is made. Clients help decide what feels most useful and what to try next.

Online therapy with Jo is available by video calls, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging. Video is helpful for richer interpersonal work and emotion-focused exercises. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging allow steady support between sessions and flexibility for busy schedules. These options make it easier to fit therapy into work, school, or parenting routines.

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Questions people ask

What concerns does Jo help with?

Jo supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting strain, anger, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, low self-esteem, career stress, bipolar and mood disorders, and coping with life changes.

What is Jo's therapeutic approach like?

Her approach is warm and nonjudgmental and centers on building a trusting relationship. She blends Emotionally-Focused Therapy with cognitive behavioral and mindfulness methods to address feelings and behaviors.

How much clinical experience does she have?

Jo has 12 years of experience working in clinical settings and independent practice, including work with trauma, attachment concerns, adoption and foster care issues, and a range of mood and anxiety presentations.

What are Jo's credentials and location?

She holds an MS and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in Mississippi.

Which languages are supported and can international clients join?

Sessions are offered in English and Jo is not currently accepting international clients.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.

How is cost handled for sessions?

Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I get started with Jo?

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