Dr. Emily Baker, PsyD, EdS, LCSW, LEP, ABSNP
Educational Psychologist and Licensed Clinical Social Worker
About DR. EMILY BAKER
Background
I have over 40 years of experience working as a school psychologist and licensed mental health professional with children, families and adults.
Purpose
I work to help families understand and navigate through learning challenges and, in partnership with my clients develop a thoughtful approach to help improve educational and mental health outcomes. I work with children of all ages and adults to address social emotional challenges and to promote a sense of health and well-being.
Contact Me
Kindly Inquire via email
Testimonials
"Emily's insights—especially in learning difficulties and developmental disorders—greatly enriched our clinical discussions in our work together. Dr. Baker brings professionalism, empathy, and a strong commitment to improving outcomes for children and families.
As a practicum instructor and fieldwork supervisor at the CSULB School of Social Work, where I serve as a professor, Dr. Baker has proven to be an exceptional mentor. She leads with warmth, deep clinical knowledge, and a passion for guiding future mental health professionals. Her contributions are both thoughtful and impactful, and I hold her in the highest professional regard."
—Dr. Christine Kleinpeter, Clinical Psychologist and Professor, School of Social Work, California State University Long Beach
I had the privilege of working with Dr. Emily Baker for over 4 years while she was a School Psychologist. Emily was an outstanding School Psychologist. She was highly competent and thorough in her work. Emily’s expertise, professionalism, and genuine care for students and families was extraordinary! Emily has an exceptional ability to connect with students helping them navigate emotional, behavioral, and academic challenges with empathy and skill. Whether conducting assessments, collaborating with teachers and families, Emily demonstrated competence and a solution focused approach. She truly made a positive impact on students and families.
- Pamela Ptacek Blatt, M.A Speech Pathology,
M.A. Educational Administration
Retired Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Director
It is my pleasure to endorse psychologist Dr. Emily Baker. We worked together in a large pediatric medical office where she provided assessments and parental coaching for young children referred for developmental and behavioral evaluations. Through our shared work with children and families I was able to witness Dr. Baker's professionalism and compassion first hand. She was truly part of our medical team. Dr. Baker is highly qualified and skilled in providing assessments and parent coaching services for children and families.
Dr. Victoria Morgese, MD
Pediatrician
Dr. Baker is extremely knowledgeable, highly skilled, and deeply dedicated to her work. Her passion for helping others is evident in everything she does. Dr. Baker completes thorough, high-quality evaluations aligned with current best practices, giving families and school teams the insight and guidance they need to support their children. Emily is an expert at creating calm, supportive environments where her students feel safe. She genuinely cares about building strong, positive relationships with students and families. She is truly one-of-a-kind in her field!
Melissa Wilson
Speech and Language Pathologist
Dr. Baker’s integrity as a person and professional are unmatched. I had the luxury of working alongside her for several years and never once questioned her honesty or moral compass. Because of this genuine attribute she is most adept at building trust and strong relationships with those whom she serves and works. Her professional pedigree is both extensive and impressive, second only to her strength of character. – Benjamin Scinto
High School Administrator
Dr. Emily Baker's depth of knowledge and compassionate heart make her an excellent Educational Psychologist. I have known Dr. Emily Baker for eighteen years and had the pleasure of working directly with her for nine of those years, while in her role as a School Psychologist at Windsor Unified School District. Dr. Baker is driven by a passion to help children and their families and tends to approach her assessments more holistically, leading to better results. Dr. Emily Baker’s calm, patient, compassionate nature, coupled with empathetic listening skills, helps create a safe space for authentic assessments to occur. This, along with her inquisitive mind, collaborative problem-solving skills, and depth of experience, results in more accurate and high-quality psycho-educational, social-emotional, and/or behavioral reports. These informative reports, along with the listed recommendations and her ongoing consultative support, help create a clear roadmap for student success. Dr. Baker’s expertise is in the top tier of professionals in this field. Along with this, her dedication and true passion for helping others shine through in all she does. For these reasons, I highly recommend her services.
Catherine Hes
Education Specialist
Special Education Case Manager
I worked alongside Dr. Baker for over five years in my role as Student Services and SELPA Director, and her evaluations are consistently exceptional, meticulous, insightful and full of personalized, actionable recommendations. Her professional kindness, deep expertise, and rigorous compassion shine through in every interaction, as she collaborates gently yet effectively with families, schools and medical teams. Dr. Baker's thoughtful, detail-oriented approach creates a nurturing environment where each child can truly thrive.
Ginny Maiwald
Retired Special Education Local Plan Area (SELPA) Director
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