- Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervisory designation, Ohio
- Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Florida
- Certified in Incredible Years, Conscious Discipline, Flip It!, Ohio Model of Early Childhood Mental Health Consultation, Build Your Bounce, the CHILD, and Newborn Behavioral Observations
- Trained in TF-CBT, CBT, DBT, play therapy, family systems, behavior therapy, child-parent psychotherapy
- Over 21 years working with young children and families, including 15 years in therapy and consultation
Education & Licensure
Jennifer specializes in supporting young children and guiding caregivers through challenges with warmth, experience, and clear strategies. She partners with families to nurture connection and confidence while addressing emotional and behavioral needs in a developmentally sensitive way.
Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant & Licensed Clinician
Jennifer Baker
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Play-Based Interventions
Emotional & Behavioral Regulation
Trauma in Young Children
Parent-Child Relationship Challenges
Parenting Support
Infant & Early Childhood Mental Health
Specialties
Parenting children can be tough, frustrating, complicated, and exhausting, but it can also be incredibly rewarding when we understand a child’s behavior and feel confident in figuring out how to best help. Have you ever found yourself asking, “Is this normal?” or wondering what to do when your child behaves in a certain way? Hi, I’m Jennifer Baker, an early childhood mental health clinician specializing in fostering positive relationships with young children and navigating challenging times.
With over 20 years of experience working with young children and their families, including 15 years providing therapy to families of children under the age of 8, I am here to help you explore your family’s unique needs and achieve your goals. I have worked with a variety of diverse families and situations and specialize in supporting children who have experienced trauma, grief/ loss, anxiety, mood instability, and a range of behaviors.
All my sessions are conducted virtually and can be tailored to best fit your family’s needs. I use a variety of methods including play therapy principles to engage your child in learning and growing their confidence and abilities. As you might have guessed, therapy for young children looks very different than it does for older children or adults, depending on their age and developmental needs. With that in mind, we can dedicate time to playing, connecting and learning, or schedule individual parent sessions to explore what’s happening and find the strategies that work best for your family.
I can work with your child on expressing their feelings in a healthy way, learning coping strategies, and understanding the connection between their thoughts and actions through virtual play activities and conversation. I also offer adult counseling sessions to tackle parent-child relationship struggles and all the tough things that get in the way of us connecting with our children. Together, we can build confidence in your parenting abilities while supporting your child’s strengths, skills, and social-emotional growth.
Life is hard and parenting can get complicated and overwhelming quickly. It’s no easy feat for children or parents, so let’s tackle it together!
It’s normal to feel unsure about how best to support your child. Jennifer offers a calm, collaborative space where you can better understand your child’s needs while building practical strategies that fit your family. Her warm, engaging approach helps parents and children navigate big feelings and behaviors while strengthening connection and confidence at home.
