Caridad Baez, PLPC
University City, MO
Online & In-Person
About me
Everyone has a story, but many have not been given an opportunity to share or feel safe in sharing because of what's happened to them. Being heard can start you on the road toward healing.
I am a retired NYC First Responder, who is motivated to help people move from surviving to thriving. I believe that relationships help people thrive and flourish in their lives, but sometimes, relationships can also hurt, cause trauma, and prompt a person to function under “survival mode.” I hope to help my clients find understanding, meaning, and redemption while exploring their past and present experiences which impact how they view their future.
I use a trauma-informed approach when engaging with my clients and their story. My question is not, "What is wrong with you?," but instead I ask "What happened to you?" My aim is to empower my clients by educating them about their options and giving them an active role in their care. I see the importance of understanding someone's past story, and its impact in how they respond to the present. I believe in creating a safe and secure environment where I collaborate with my clients to work through these things together. In working with couples, my goals center on helping improve communication, understanding, and then equipping them with tools to relate to one another successfully.
I am pursuing training in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) in June 2023, which will be completed by mid-August 2023.
I work with individuals, married couples, families, and First Responders dealing with issues of shame, depression, anxiety, relational difficulties, relational and sexual brokenness, work/family struggles, anxiety, grief, and spiritual confusion.
License
License(s)
Professional certifications
Professional associations
Education
Covenant Theological Seminary
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$85 - $Accepted payment methods
- Credit Card
Specialties and clinical interests
- Anxiety
- Family Conflict
- Grief & Loss
- Law Enforcement/First Responders
- Life Coaching
- Mental Health Professionals
- Narcissistic Abuse Recovery
- Pre-Marital & Marital Issues
- Race-Based Traumatic Stress (RBTS)
- Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Spirituality
- Stress/Stress Management
- Trauma & PTSD
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization & Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Internal Family Systems (IFS)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Somatic Therapy
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Single Parents
- 12-Step Programs
- Hispanic or Latino
- Biracial
- Trauma Survivors
Faith-based specialties
- Christianity
Location
Karis House Community Counseling Network
829 North Hanley Road
University City, MO 63130 US
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adults (18+)
- Older Adults (65+)
- Individuals
- Couples
- Families
- Parents & Caregivers
Languages
- English
Website and social media