Counseling Practice – Baker Professional Counseling, Inc.
Baker Professional Counseling, Inc. is located at 50 Snyder Road in Hermitage, Pennsylvania (16148). The practice is owned and operated by Scott Baker, PhD, LPC, who brings a substantial academic and clinical background to his work. Dr. Baker holds a Master’s degree in Community Counseling from Youngstown State University, a Doctoral degree in Counselor Education and Supervision from Kent State University, and a Post-Doctoral Certificate in Addictions Counseling also from Kent State University. He is credentialed as a certified Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT) provider and a Certified Forensic Mental Health Evaluator.
The practice serves children, teens, and adults presenting with a wide range of concerns including trauma, anxiety, depression, grief, gender and sexuality-related issues, anger management, addiction, abuse recovery, and transgender concerns. LGBTQIA+ populations are explicitly noted among those served, and the practice places emphasis on quality ethical care. The stated orientation is culturally sensitive, person-centered, and strength-based throughout.
Therapeutic modalities offered include Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TFCBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness-Based Cognitive Therapy (MBCT), Humanistic Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Play Therapy. The inclusion of Play Therapy extends the practice’s capacity to serve younger children within a developmentally appropriate framework.
Both in-person sessions at the Hermitage office and telehealth appointments are available, giving clients in the greater Shenango Valley region and beyond flexibility in how they access care. The Forensic Mental Health Evaluator credential positions Dr. Baker to also serve clients involved in legal or court-related contexts requiring professional psychological evaluation.
Session fees range from $140 to $185. Insurance accepted includes Carelon, Medicaid, Beacon, UPMC Health Plan, Highmark, UBH, BlueCross and BlueShield, Cigna, Optum, ComPsych, Magellan, Humana, Aetna, and TriCare. The breadth of accepted insurance plans supports access for clients covered by both commercial and public insurance.
A client portal is available through the practice website for managing appointments and administrative tasks. Contact: phone 724.201.2779. No specific year of establishment is stated on the site.