- Anxiety and stress
- Family of origin
- CBT and ACT
About Jo
Jo Baker is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in Mississippi with 12 years of experience. She works with adults on concerns such as anxiety, stress, parenting challenges, ADHD, mood issues, relationship strain, grief, self-esteem, and family of origin issues. Sessions focus on practical skills and discussion rather than labels or lengthy assessments.
She uses a mix of approaches to match what a person needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is used to spot and change patterns of thinking and behavior. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people clarify values and take small steps toward them. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) techniques are added when emotion regulation or relationship patterns are central.
Jo emphasizes a straightforward working relationship. Conversations often include behavior-based exercises, mindfulness practices, and goal setting. She explains tools, practices them together, and adapts them over time based on what helps.
Her background includes a range of work across the lifespan in private practice settings. That experience informs how she approaches issues tied to upbringing, attachment, adoption and foster care concerns, and blended-family dynamics. She is familiar with problems that come from family roles and expectations.
People who contact her can expect practical suggestions they can try between sessions. The focus is on clearer patterns, concrete strategies, and steps to reduce overwhelming feelings. Booking begins through the platform match and scheduling process described below.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people identify what matters to them and take small, value-driven actions despite difficult thoughts or feelings. It can help when patterns from childhood or family expectations get in the way of daily functioning. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches concrete techniques to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, OCD symptoms, and mood problems. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness when reactivity or impulsivity is part of the problem.Choosing the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the person to decide which methods to try first, adjust techniques over time, and track what helps. That collaborative process includes setting clear goals and practicing skills between sessions.
Session format options are not specified here, so confirm current offerings before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit work or parenting schedules around appointments, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce the time spent traveling. Therapists provide structured exercises, worksheets, and mindfulness practices that translate well to remote sessions, and the focus remains on practical tools to change unhelpful family patterns and emotional reactions.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Mississippi
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, parenting struggles, ADHD, mood and relationship concerns, grief, and family of origin issues among others.
What is her general therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-based work with conversation and mindfulness. Methods are combined to match each person's needs.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 12 years of experience working in private practice and related settings with a wide range of concerns.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She holds an MS and is a Licensed Certified Social Worker (LCSW) in Mississippi.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and what formats are available?
Session formats are not listed here; please confirm current session options before booking through the platform match process.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
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