Matthew Baker 121926

(He/him)

Accepting Clients

OCD therapist providing ERP for unwanted thoughts, intrusive thoughts, anxiety, phobias, and PTSD. Online across California.

Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Lakewood, CA

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Free 15-minute call, no obligation.

Services

  • Individual
  • Child
  • Adolescent/Teen

About My Clients

You may be struggling with OCD, intrusive thoughts, unwanted thoughts, anxiety, panic attacks, health anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, PTSD, or constant worry. You may find yourself overthinking, seeking reassurance, checking, avoiding situations, or feeling trapped by fear and uncertainty. My clients are looking for effective, evidence based treatment and practical tools to help them face fears, reduce anxiety, break free from avoidance, and get back to living the life they want.

My Background and Approach

I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker specializing in OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias, and PTSD. I have advanced training in Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), the gold standard treatment for OCD and many anxiety disorders, as well as Prolonged Exposure (PE) therapy for PTSD. My approach is structured, active, and goal focused. Rather than relying on reassurance or endless discussion, I help clients face fears, reduce avoidance, break compulsive patterns, and build confidence in their ability to handle uncertainty and anxiety.

My Personal Beliefs and Interests

I believe therapy should help people move forward, not keep them stuck talking in circles. OCD, anxiety disorders, phobias, and PTSD are highly treatable, but lasting change often requires more than insight alone. It requires learning new ways to respond to fear, uncertainty, intrusive thoughts, and uncomfortable emotions. My approach is grounded in evidence based treatments such as Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) and Prolonged Exposure (PE). I believe clients deserve clear explanations, practical tools, and a structured plan tailored to their goals. Rather than offering reassurance, I help people build confidence in their ability to handle uncertainty and face situations they have been avoiding. Outside of therapy, I am a husband, father, and someone who understands the challenge of balancing work, family, responsibilities, and the unexpected turns life can take. I value honesty, personal growth, and helping people build lives that are guided by their values instead of fear.

Techniques I Use

Specialties

Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP) Trauma Therapy

Other Techniques

  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Trauma Therapy
  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

Issues I Treat

Specialties

Anxiety Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)

Other Issues

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
  • Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
  • Suicidal Thoughts

Client Focus

Languages
English

Qualifications

License
121926, State of California · #121926
Years in practice
1 year

Insurance Plans Accepted

  • Aetna

I offer online counseling in the following states:

I have experience with the following

  • Atheism

Hours & Availability

New clients welcome
Currently accepting new clients
Telehealth
Available

Location

Primary Location

Lakewood, CA 90712
7146869447
Open in Google Maps ↗ · GPS: 33.8493162°, -118.153228°

Nearby Areas

Cities and Zips
Bellflower
California
90706
Signal Hill
California
90806
Paramount
California
90723
Artesia
California
90701
Cerritos
California
90703
Compton
California
90222
Hawaiian Gardens
California
90716
Carson
California
90810
Lynwood
California
90262
Rossmoor
California
90720
Norwalk
California
90650
Downey
California
90242
La Palma
California
90623
South Gate
California
90280
Cypress
California
90720
Seal Beach
California
92649
Los Angeles
California
90012
Santa Fe Springs
California
90670
Bell Gardens
California
90201
Cudahy
California
90201
Buena Park
California
90621
Bell
California
90270
Marina Del Rey
California
90292
La Mirada
California
90638
Gardena
California
90249
Huntington Park
California
90255
Maywood
California
90270
Stanton
California
92841
Inglewood
California
90305
Commerce
California
90270
Lomita
California
90717
Whittier
California
90606
Pico Rivera
California
90660
Garden Grove
California
92845
Lawndale
California
90260
Montebello
California
90640
Midway City
California
92655
Hawthorne
California
90304
El Segundo
California
90245
East Los Angeles
California
90063
Huntington Beach
California
92649
La Habra
California
90631
La Habra Heights
California
90631
Fullerton
California
92835
Rancho Palos Verdes
California
90275
Alhambra
California
91803
Monterey Park
California
91755
Fountain Valley
California
92708
Hacienda Heights
California
91748
South El Monte
California
91733
Palos Verdes Estates
California
90274
Rosemead
California
91776
San Gabriel
California
91776
El Monte
California
91780
Brea
California
92886
La Puente
California
91746
Placentia
California
92870
Rowland Heights
California
91789
Temple City
California
91780
Baldwin Park
California
91746
Costa Mesa
California
92627
Villa Park
California
92861

At A Glance

  • Experience: 1 year of practice
  • Languages: English
  • Rate: $250 - 250/session

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