Meet Dr. Baker, PsyD
I often say I earned my doctorate in people, not rats. I hold a PsyD in Clinical Psychology, which emphasizes diagnosis, treatment, and prognosis. You will find me in slacks and cardigans, not a lab coat.
Over the past 15 years my career has taken me from inpatient psychiatric units to outpatient clinics, courtrooms, and classrooms. My focus has always been to bring clarity, direction, and practical solutions to complex psychological concerns. I believe knowledge is power, and that therapy is as much an art as it is a science.
My clinical training included an APA accredited internship at Broughton State Psychiatric Hospital where I specialized in forensic psychology and adolescent mental health, working with cases involving competency to stand trial and the insanity plea.
Since then I have provided evaluations and therapy in a wide range of settings including work with the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, veterans through the federal Compensation and Pension program, and diverse clients through group mental health practices. I have also served as a trusted resource for attorneys, schools, and families seeking thorough and actionable assessments.
I founded Pavilion Psychological Services in 2014 to offer the kind of care I would want for my own family. My work blends the precision of psychological and neuropsychological assessment with the understanding that behind every set of scores is a person whose life can be improved through the right insight and recommendations. I write diagnostic evaluations, IEP and 504 plans, workplace accommodations, and treatment recommendations that are clear, realistic, and grounded in evidence.
Outside of the office I’m a published author of two psychological thrillers and an active member of the Georgia Psychological Association, where I serve on the Legal Advocacy Committee.
I believe in practicing what I recommend when it comes to balance and self care. I enjoy tending to my garden, getting lost in a good book, and playing my Nintendo Switch, especially Zelda or Mario titles.
Even if I won the lottery, I would still show up to work every day. Learning from others, even in their darkest time, is an honor and a privilege. I will never regret all that my clients have taught me, and I carry a piece of them with me everywhere I go.