Matthew Baker, LCSW – OCD, Anxiety & PTSD Therapist

A little about me outside of therapy.

Outside of therapy, I'm a husband, father, dog owner, and someone who enjoys video games, cooking, collecting things, and unironically spending an afternoon baking something from scratch. I also enjoy science fiction, strategy games, and learning about whatever new interest has managed to capture my attention that week.

Like many of the people I work with, I balance work, family responsibilities, unfinished projects, uncertainty about the future, and the ongoing challenge of fitting everything into a day that never seems quite long enough.

Becoming a parent has changed the way I think about fear, responsibility, and what it means to live according to your values rather than your anxiety. It has also reinforced something I see every day in therapy: the things we care about most are often the things that make us feel most vulnerable.

While I take my work seriously, I don't believe therapy has to feel cold, overly clinical, or disconnected from real life. My goal is to create a space where you can talk openly about what you're experiencing, learn practical skills, and work toward meaningful change without feeling judged or analyzed at every turn.

Whether you're dealing with OCD, intrusive thoughts, panic, health anxiety, perfectionism, trauma, or something else entirely, my aim is to help you spend less time struggling with fear and uncertainty and more time engaging in the parts of life that matter to you.

At the end of the day, therapy isn't about eliminating fear or achieving certainty. It's about building the confidence to move forward, make room for discomfort, and live a fuller life even when anxiety, doubt, or uncertainty decide to come along for the ride.