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 am a fervent lover of all things fantasy and science fiction that envision a better world. I love to craft, including crochet and embroidery, and read. I am always fascinated by psychology and neuroscience, and the impact of one’s past on their present. I also like to procure my favorite media in physical form as well and have a growing collection of CD's, DVD's, Blu-Ray's and games for my Gameboy and Xbox360.

Briar and Balm is inspired by medicinal plants like the Briar Rose and Bee or Lemon Balm, plants chosen for their history and tenacity. My practice is a nod to how sources of pain can also become sources of strength, and how soothing our wounds is critical in giving them the chance to heal.

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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), and training in EMDR Therapy and SMART Recovery.

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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