Amy RS Baker, MA, LCPC, Founder
Amy has been a clinical therapist for 28 years and has served as a clinical manager and director of the Moody Theological Seminary Counseling Center over the past few years. She started her own private practice in 2007 in Oak Park and Chicago working with individuals ages 12 to 75. Her clinical experience is in working with teenagers, college students, men and women, non-crisis couples, premarital couples, ministry staff, Third Culture Kids. Her expertise with clients include anxiety/panic attacks, depression, eating disorders, anger, self-harm, relationship struggles, church hurt, job loss, sexuality issues, pregnancy, infertility, post-partum depression, menopause and parenting struggles. Amy and her husband, Dr. Kirk Baker, lead premarital courses at a nearby college. For the past 5 years, Amy has enjoyed mentoring and supervising BA psychology interns and masters-level Clinical Mental Health Students.
She has a psychology degree from Taylor University and an MA in counseling from Asbury Theological Seminary. She loves being with her family and friends, watching her two teenage boys play soccer, walking her dog and finding new restaurants and coffee shops in Chicago.
Amy enjoys connecting with individuals of all ages through a relaxed, relational environment, like having coffee with someone who cares. Her approach includes CBT and ACT techniques, through a conversive, person-centered way of tracking and investigating sources of pain. As a client, you will experience laughter and tears, but feel heard and given a voice.
Locations: Oak Brook, online
Amyra Rodriguez, MA, LPC
Traumatic experiences are like tangled knots of grief, shame and guilt, silenced needs and emotions, and triggers that can affect present daily living. However, when processed and unraveled, we can develop a life of healing and resilience. My passion is to help adult individuals and couples who have experienced abuse during childhood, PTSD, Complex-PTSD, sexual trauma, grief, relational challenges and life transitions.
As a trauma-informed counselor with more than five years of experience, I incorporate a variety of evidence-based approaches like EMDR (eye movement desensitization and reprocessing), emotionally focused therapy, Gottman couples therapy, internal family systems, cognitive behavioral therapy and use practical tools. In counseling sessions, I like to really get to know your story so we can collaborate at each step as we navigate your healing journey.
One of my goals is to make every counseling session a place where anyone can feel validated and free to be vulnerable and their authentic selves. It is always an honor and privilege for me to work with clients towards healing and growth. I commend you on your courage to start this process and look forward to working with you!
Locations: Chicago-Streeterville, online
Sarah Brown, MA, LPC
Sarah Brown believes that the counseling process can be a part of the journey toward holistic wellness and is passionate about coming alongside her clients and supporting them through seasons of challenges and growth.
Having a client-centered, emotionally focused, and somatic work approach as her foundation, Sarah welcomes the unique story that each person brings and hopes to collaborate with her clients as they identify goals for healing and success. Sarah is open to all clients but is especially interested in the areas of anxiety, depression, grief, life transitions, relationships, sexuality, and trauma.
Locations: Chicago-Streeterville, online
Sarah Hutchinson, MA, LPC
Sarah is a Clinical Mental Health Counseling master’s degree graduate from Moody Theological Seminary and a Psychology master’s degree graduate from the University of Glasgow. Sarah mainly orientates from a client-centered, emotionally focused, and strength-based approach. She also uses internal family systems, narrative therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, and creative therapy. Her goal is to partner with her clients in the goals they have toward developing growth and understanding.
Sarah is open to all clients but is especially interested in the areas of grief and loss, life transitions, relationships, women’s issues, eating disorders, abuse, and trauma. Sarah is specialized in counseling TCKs/MKs and is currently working toward becoming specialized in Narrative Exposure Therapy (for trauma).
Locations: Chicago-Streeterville, online
Kehinde Moodie, MA, LPC
Kehinde Holds a BS in Sociology and Education, MA in Special Education, and MA in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from the Moody Theological Seminary. She is Married with two adult Children.
She is an ordained pastor who specializes in women’s issues. She also works with families exposed to trauma in the inner city.
Kehinde views each person as a unique individual and provides services accordingly. She believes in partnering with her clients to accomplish their goals. During her time with clients, her hope is for them to be empowered, inspired, and equipped to live a more fulfilled life.
Locations: Chicago-Englewood, online
Alejandra Garcia, Administrative Assistant
Alejandra Garcia has over ten years of experience in administrative support, community engagement, and program management across the non-profit, government, and private sectors. She is deeply passionate about empowering underserved communities, having worked in various roles that foster economic growth, accessible health care, and social equity.
Throughout her career, Alejandra has held supportive roles such as Chief of Staff at a local nonprofit where she supported local businesses and promoted entrepreneurship. She has also worked as a Senior Account Executive at a series of value-based primary care clinics, leading community outreach efforts and improving patient engagement.
She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Health & Human Services from National Louis University and is currently pursuing a Master of Arts in Clinical Mental Health Counseling at Moody Theological Seminary where she continues her journey in mental health support and advocacy.