John Baker

Dr. John Baker is an accomplished psychologist with over twenty-five years of experience working with children, adults, teens, and families. His approach is rooted in interpersonal and attachment-oriented therapy, effectively integrating mindfulness and meditation techniques into his practice. As a general-practice psychologist, Dr. Baker appreciates a diverse client base, particularly focusing on family conflict and the challenges faced by children of divorce in recent years. Currently, he primarily conducts remote teletherapy sessions with adults and couples, utilizing psychodynamic, attachment, cognitive, and interpersonal theories to explore clients' beliefs and expectations, which impact their emotions and decision-making processes. Dr. Baker emphasizes the importance of developing mindfulness and breaking free from emotional patterns established in the past, essential skills he teaches his clients. He is known for his non-directive approach, meeting clients where they are and guiding them toward goals they set. With training from the Massachusetts Mental Health Center and the Judge Baker Guidance Center, Dr. Baker's experience includes roles as a family clinician, a consultant to private schools, and a family court evaluator.