Melisa Baker

Melisa Baker is a dedicated art therapist with an MA and ITR-CTT certification who understands the profound effects of trauma. The burdens of trauma can manifest as anxiety, depression, avoidance, and various other challenges that impact one's love life, work, friendships, and self-perception, often leading to feelings of hopelessness and confusion. Utilizing the ITR Method®, Melisa empowers her clients to connect with their True Self, guiding their hurt, protective, and reactive parts towards relief and healing. Her goal is to educate and empower individuals to comprehend how their brain and body have survived trauma, while gently and effectively addressing triggers, flashbacks, and traumatic stress. Through innovative techniques like Graphic Narrative™ and Externalized Dialogue™, clients have the opportunity to recode trauma memories, allowing their minds to recognize that the trauma is in the past. Melisa's approach reframes the consequences of trauma as parts of the self that are 'stuck' in a trauma response. She believes that being trapped in such responses does not have to be a life sentence and is committed to helping clients achieve a sense of purpose and fulfillment as they move towards their goals.