Contact Whatif Therapy
Request a free 15-minute consultation to talk about treatment fit, availability, and your next step.
Start with a free 15-minute consultation to discuss OCD, anxiety, or adult PTSD treatment. Matthew Baker, LCSW provides secure online care while you are physically in California.
Matthew Baker, LCSW · California license #121926
Owner of Whatif Therapy, specializing in ERP for OCD, exposure-based therapy for anxiety, and Prolonged Exposure for adult PTSD. Based in Lakewood; secure telehealth throughout California. About Matthew and his training.
Choose the best way to connect
Free consultation
Request a complimentary 15-minute consultation to discuss what you are experiencing, treatment fit, availability, and next steps.
You do not need to prepare a complete history or describe private details before the call. A brief description of the support you are seeking is enough to begin.
Contact directly
Email matt@whatiftherapy.com or call 714-686-9447.
Messages are generally returned during regular business hours. Please avoid sending detailed clinical or emergency information by ordinary email or voicemail.
What to expect from the consultation
Discuss what you need
Share a brief overview of the symptoms or treatment concern that brought you here.
Review treatment fit
Discuss ERP for OCD, exposure-based therapy for anxiety, or Prolonged Exposure for adult PTSD. If another service or level of care fits better, that can be discussed too.
Clarify next steps
Review availability, telehealth eligibility, fees, insurance, and how to begin if the practice is a fit.
Sessions are provided by secure telehealth to clients who are physically located in California at the time of care. Before scheduling, you may also review fees and insurance, Matthew Baker, LCSW's background, and frequently asked questions.
Emergency notice: Whatif Therapy does not provide emergency or crisis services through this website, email, or voicemail. If you are in immediate danger, call 911. For mental health crisis support in the United States, call or text 988.
After you send a request
I aim to respond to routine inquiries within two business days. Messages are not monitored continuously and should not be used for urgent concerns. If we agree to begin therapy, intake appointments last 60 minutes, standard therapy sessions last 53 minutes, and booster sessions last 30 minutes.
Ask about current appointment availability during your consultation.
Ready to take the next step?
Start with a free 15-minute consultation. We will look at fit, goals, and whether this type of treatment makes sense for you.
Schedule a free 15-minute consultation
