Mary Baker
Ventura
Summary
Compassionate therapist specializing in LGBTQ+ religious trauma and mental health challenges. Demonstrates cultural competence and excels in multidisciplinary collaboration to enhance client advocacy and achieve personalized treatment outcomes.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Therapist
Grow therapy
Ventura
09.2022 - Current
- Facilitated individual and group therapy sessions to promote healing and personal growth in diverse clients.
- Supported LGBTQ+ individuals through trauma-informed care addressing religious trauma, ADHD, autism, and sexual assault and abuse.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments.
- Utilized evidence-based practices to support client mental health goals.
- Documented client progress and interventions to ensure continuity of care and informed treatment decisions.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during challenging situations.
- Delivered crisis intervention services.
- Participated in professional development to improve therapeutic skills and knowledge.
Therapist
Self employed
Ventura
08.2021 - 09.2022
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse clients.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during challenging situations.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to enhance client care strategies.
- Participated in professional development to improve therapeutic skills and knowledge.
- Areas of focus: OCD, Anxiety, Depression, Academic issues
Therapist
Triangle ACT
Cary
05.2017 - 08.2021
- Conducted individual and group therapy sessions for diverse clients.
- Developed personalized treatment plans based on client assessments.
- Provided crisis intervention and support during challenging situations.
- Educated clients on coping strategies and mental wellness techniques.
- Maintained accurate documentation of client progress and interventions.
- Participated in professional development to improve therapeutic skills and knowledge.
Counselor
NCSU Counseling Center
Raleigh
12.2012 - 05.2017
- Academic Specialist for the Counseling Center
- Delivered crisis intervention support during urgent campus situations, ensuring student safety and well-being.
- Provided on-call support for immediate response to campus emergencies.
- Led campus outreach and intervention initiatives to promote mental health awareness and resource accessibility.
- SAFE ALLY training
- Veteran Ally training
Group Facilitator
SAFECHILD
Raleigh
08.2012 - 12.2015
- Facilitated court-ordered domestic violence groups for Wake County, NC, promoting accountability and personal growth
- Led men's and women's groups addressing parenting, emotion regulation, and anger management skills
- Conducted intake interviews with domestic violence offenders to assess needs and develop support plans
- Case management for families
Education
Master of Arts - Social Work
North Carolina State University
Raleigh, NC05-2012
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CA05-1990
High School Diploma -
Ridgefiled High School
Ridgefield, CT06-1985
Skills
- Crisis support
- Client assessment
- Treatment planning
- Evidence-based practices
- Documentation management
- Multidisciplinary collaboration
- Cognitive behavioral therapy
- Dialectical behavior therapy
- PTSD treatment
- Suicide prevention
- Personality disorder care
- Cultural competence
- Multicultural competence
- Client engagement
- Client advocacy
Timeline
Therapist
Grow therapy
09.2022 - Current
Therapist
Self employed
08.2021 - 09.2022
Therapist
Triangle ACT
05.2017 - 08.2021
Counselor
NCSU Counseling Center
12.2012 - 05.2017
Group Facilitator
SAFECHILD
08.2012 - 12.2015
Master of Arts - Social Work
North Carolina State University
Bachelor of Arts - Psychology
University of California, Los Angeles
High School Diploma -
Ridgefiled High School