Meet Colin Baker

Pronouns: They/Them

Hi, I'm Colin! I'm the founder and owner of Briar and Balm Counseling PLLC. I've been working as a psychotherapist since 2017 and I love the opportunities that I have had to get to know and help people through this line of work.

Outside of work I find myself most engaged in playing computer and tabletop games with my friends or spending time with my dog. I love to craft, including crochet and embroidery, and also watch a little anime. Native and edible plant species and sea life are two areas I always feel like I always want to learn more in, as well as psychology and neuroscience of course. I like to procure my favorite media in physical form and have a growing collection of CD's, DVD's and Blu-Ray's.

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My Education & Experience

I completed a double Bachelor's of Science degree for undergraduate school in both Psychology and Criminology in 2014, which have informed my harm reduction and anti-carceral approaches to therapy. Following this, I completed my Master's of Arts in Counseling and Human Services in 2018 with a focus on Addiction treatment. Since then I have completed requirements for dual licensure as an LPC and an LAC (Addictions Therapist).

I began working with individuals and groups for therapy during my graduate program in 2017, and have continued since. I have experienced various treatment environments including the University setting, Psychiatric Hospitals, Private Practices, Substance Use Treatment Programs, and Integrated Health Group Practices. I have worked in various levels of care through those settings, including Residential In-Patient, Partial Hospitalization Programs, Intensive Outpatient Programs, and Out Patient treatment.

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