Kristen Baker

Kristen Baker, NP, is a psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner with expertise in adult psychiatry and psychopharmacology. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Nursing and a Minor in Psychology at the University of Massachusetts Amherst in 2006. She spent many years of practice at McLean Hospital in Belmont, MA, and went on to earn her Master of Advanced Practice Nursing in 2011. She holds a board certification from the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) as an Adult Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner.

For over 20 years, Kristen has had the privilege to help support those who struggle with mental illness. She currently works with individuals to provide comprehensive psychiatric evaluations, diagnostic formulations, provide evidence-based psycho-pharmacology treatment, and counseling. She has experience working with individuals who suffer from depression, anxiety, eating disorders, PTSD, mood disorders, and psychotic disorders. She is also certified in Dialectical Behavior Therapy, which has helped her support those with more severe challenges even further.

Kristen has a great passion for her work and enjoys supporting clients to meet their individual goals. She welcomes all people to meet with her, embracing diversity and treating everyone with care and compassion. She understands that there is not a "one size fits all" approach and values the differences of each person she supports. She is always happy to collaborate with other trusted care team members upon request.