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Christopher Bakes

Can see clients in states:
New Jersey
New York

Thanks for dropping by. I’m a psychotherapist with experience treating individuals diagnosed with ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression disorders (MDD, PDD), and generalized anxiety. I love the privilege of working with creative, insightful individuals who are seeking a more precise understanding of self, core beliefs, and areas of desired change. Based on what you find useful, we’ll incorporate any number of techniques, including modalities like CBT and DBT- as well as (if desired) existential, artistic, spiritual, and humanistic approaches.

You might have heard the expression that healing is nonlinear- as your clinician, I feel really strongly that therapy is best when it’s unrushed, and it’s really important that it happens at your own pace and comfort. My take on therapy is that it’s for examining thoughts without bypassing feelings. It’s predicated on excavation of self, a lot of self-compassion, and willingness to closely turn over complex ideas as if in the palms of your hands. From me, you can expect warmth, investment, and- where appropriate- even humor to support increased perspective. This highly personalized process is, I believe, one of the best efforts any of us can make for our health.

I obtained my clinical training at Columbia University, and my clinical work today is preceded by 10 years working in university recruiting for Meta and TikTok and as an administrator for universities. I earned my BA in literature at Yale, where my favorite part of books was doing character analysis- which in retrospect feels very on-brand for a therapist. For fun I’m an amateur stone sculptor, pop culture lover, and pet parent to Penny, a dachshund who is napping next to me as I write this. Maybe you’ll meet her in session sometime- I am certainly looking forward to meeting you.

Christopher Bakes

Identifies As:
he/him
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White
Age:
30s
Can See Clients in States:
New Jersey
New York
Supervised By:
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About Me

Thanks for dropping by. I’m a psychotherapist with experience treating individuals diagnosed with ADHD, PTSD, bipolar disorder, depression disorders (MDD, PDD), and generalized anxiety. I love the privilege of working with creative, insightful individuals who are seeking a more precise understanding of self, core beliefs, and areas of desired change. Based on what you find useful, we’ll incorporate any number of techniques, including modalities like CBT and DBT- as well as (if desired) existential, artistic, spiritual, and humanistic approaches.

You might have heard the expression that healing is nonlinear- as your clinician, I feel really strongly that therapy is best when it’s unrushed, and it’s really important that it happens at your own pace and comfort. My take on therapy is that it’s for examining thoughts without bypassing feelings. It’s predicated on excavation of self, a lot of self-compassion, and willingness to closely turn over complex ideas as if in the palms of your hands. From me, you can expect warmth, investment, and- where appropriate- even humor to support increased perspective. This highly personalized process is, I believe, one of the best efforts any of us can make for our health.

I obtained my clinical training at Columbia University, and my clinical work today is preceded by 10 years working in university recruiting for Meta and TikTok and as an administrator for universities. I earned my BA in literature at Yale, where my favorite part of books was doing character analysis- which in retrospect feels very on-brand for a therapist. For fun I’m an amateur stone sculptor, pop culture lover, and pet parent to Penny, a dachshund who is napping next to me as I write this. Maybe you’ll meet her in session sometime- I am certainly looking forward to meeting you.

Skills and Experience
My Specialties:
ADHD
Adjustment Disorder
Anxiety
Bipolar Disorder
Building confidence
Depression
Career/academic stress
Emotional regulation
Family life
Grief and loss
LGBTQ+ identiy
Life transitions
Loneliness
Panic attacks
PTSD
Dating and relationships
Stress and burnout
Trauma or PTSD
Substance use
How I Work:
CBT
DBT
Psychodynamic
Person-centered
Art therapy
Action-oriented (ACT)
Family-systems
Mindfulness-based
Existential
Narrative
Trauma-informed
Healing inner parts (IFS)
Somatic work / Nervous system healing
LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy
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