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Hi there, I’m Oscar Oliver Baker, a board-certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) passionate about helping people feel more balanced, confident, and supported in their daily lives. I work with clients navigating anxiety, depression, ADHD, PTSD, trauma, stress, and burnout. I believe mental health care should feel collaborative, personalized, and judgment-free.

My approach combines thoughtful medication management with supportive therapy and practical coping strategies tailored to your goals and lifestyle. Whether you’re starting treatment for the first time or looking for a provider who truly listens, I strive to create a safe space where you feel comfortable and empowered in your care.

Hello! I am so happy to introduce myself to you. I have over 20 years of experience working as a therapist. I love being a therapist because I enjoy meeting new people and getting to know their stories. I’m a firm believer in treating the person in front of me, not the diagnosis or code. I don’t believe in seeing someone as their struggle. I help people cope with their symptoms or challenges and to become the best version of themselves. I use many therapeutic frameworks to accomplish this. I never follow one framework only. That shortchanges the opportunities for improvement to me.

I believe the best mental health care starts with feeling heard and understood. My goal is to create a welcoming, judgment-free environment where you can openly discuss your concerns and feel comfortable being yourself. I provide compassionate, evidence-based psychiatric care for children, adolescents, adults, and older adults experiencing concerns such as anxiety, ADHD, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, OCD, sleep challenges, grief, and maternal mental health. I take time to understand your unique experiences and develop a treatment plan that supports not just symptom relief, but your overall well-being and long-term quality of life.

A melding of Western and Eastern psychologies that is client-centered and non-judgmental

Active listening to determine whether we are a "good fit"

My approach to therapy is straight forward, solution focused and empathetic. I understand that life can throw you curves and living with change and uncertainty can lead you down an unfamiliar path. 2021 has been a year of change, adjustment, stress and hardship. If you are tired of working on your issues alone, now may be the time to seek out help. In fact, you are making a courageous first step. You may not know what to do to make your life better, you just know that you want things to change and you want to be happier and healthier. I can help you sort out what steps you need to take to identify and address your issues.

I view therapy as an active, engaging and collaborative process. People say that I am not like other therapists. "He worked hard to see me, hear me, understand my issues and accept me for who I am. He did not sit back and say uh-huh every few minutes. Together we found solutions to long standing problems."

Trusting relationships do matter and from the beginning of the therapy process. I work hard to provide a safe and caring place to talk. I typically spend the first session getting to know who you are, where you want to be, and what is standing in your way of getting unstuck. Call me today and discover if I am the right resource for you.

I'm a psychotherapist who provides compassionate, culturally responsive care to adults navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship challenges, and work-related stress. As a fluent English and Mandarin speaker, I strive to create a safe, supportive space where you feel heard, understood, and comfortable being yourself. My goal is to help you feel empowered with the insight and tools you need to make meaningful, lasting changes and build a life that feels more balanced and fulfilling.

I’m a Licensed Clinical Social Worker providing telehealth therapy throughout New York. I work with adults who may be feeling overwhelmed by emotions, experiencing anxiety, struggling with self-worth, or wanting to better understand themselves and the experiences that have shaped who they are. I also support parents who want to better understand their own emotions and responses, strengthen their relationship with their children.