Carmen Lorenzo Baker, LMFT

Welcome to my practice, Whole Person Pláticas. As a Couples & Trauma Therapist, I collaboratively develop a unique therapy space with the people I work for self-discovery and healing. I specialize in working with couples and trauma, with a focus on supporting individuals and couples with who are struggling to navigate the complexities of their unique experiences.

Many of the people I work with find that stressors have triggered old wounds. This leaves people to sometimes feels depressed, anxious, or lost. However, they seek something far beyond simple “symptom relief”. They find that healing isn’t a pill to take or the simple absence of symptoms. They see the value in self-discovery, understanding as an important part of trauma healing. If you’re looking to understand how past experiences have shaped your present challenges—whether it’s depression, trauma, anxiety, or relational issues—I’m here to help you piece together the puzzle of how you got here and, more importantly, where you want to be.

Whether you are wanting couples therapy, or individual therapy, we can explore the roots of your pain and work toward building resilience, self-compassion, and stronger connections.

I believe that meaningful mental health and wellness is best achieved through a journey toward liberation; so if you’re ready to pursue a journey towards authenticity, peace, fulfillment, and purpose, I’m here to support you every step of the way.

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Quick Facts about my practice and myself:

• I offer in-person therapy in my Bakersfield office, or Telehealth in California. 
• I do not take insurance at this time. However I can provide a Superbill.
• I strive for a practice that is inclusive and affirming. This is true for all aspects of cultural identity; including racial-ethnic, gender, sexual, etc.
• I practice from a psychodynamic, intersectional, emotionally-focused, experiential, and humanistic lens that is always liberation-focused. I have completed advanced training in emotionally-focused couples & individual therapy – an attachment-based model.  I am continuously working toward firmly grounding my practice in an actively critical foundation aimed at being first and foremost anti-oppressive and inclusive.