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Gloria Baxter, LCSW

Gloria Baxter, LCSW

Psychotherapist
CA
Mrs. Gloria J. Baxter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. (lic# 14217) with more than 25 years of experience working with individuals, families and youth. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Welfare from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from San Jose State University. Mr. Baxter completed a week long training/course with NAMI Santa Clara County Substance Abuse, Mental illness, prevention and Treatment. In addition, as a part of License renewal for LCSW, Mr. Baxter has been trained in Substance Abuse, treatment and prevention among Teens, and Family Dynamics in Substance Abuse. Mrs. Baxter’s managerial and leadership experience includes Program Directing, clinical supervision of staff and interns and a span of 12 years, as Associate Director at The Bill Wilson Center in Santa Clara, Ca. Mrs. Baxter also provides clinical consultation to other agencies and programs, for more than seven years Mrs. Baxter was the owner/operator/CEO of “Options for Life Counseling Center, Inc” in Fremont, Ca.. Mrs. Baxter is known for her dynamic workshop facilitation on various topics, Depression and Anxiety, marriage, troubled teens, parenting and Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Gloria J. Baxter is the co-author of a publication entitled Guidelines to Services for Asian Youth and Families. She received a proclamation from Redwood City for outstanding work in the community and in the Redwood City Family Centers. Ms. Baxter is the President of the Board of Directors of Ujima Adult and Family Services. In addition, she is the Executive Director of the Lighthouse of Hope Counseling Center and currently serves as a Field Instructor for Interns both graduate and undergraduate at San Jose State University, and Cal State East Bay. Ms. Baxter has also received the Special Merit Award from the Human Relations Commission for her volunteer work in the community. “My mission is to assist people in examining their issues, while learning to make choices and decisions that will support them and their families in becoming physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy.”

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4.86

About Gloria Baxter

Focus areas

Anxiety
Mental Health Problem
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Depression
Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD)
Social Anxiety
Insomnia
Panic Attack

Clientele seen

Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Seniors (65+)

Treatment approaches

Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Culturally Sensitive
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Emotionally Focused
Compassion Focused
Interpersonal

Identity

Gender

Female

Ethnicity

Black or African American

Languages spoken

English

Getting to know Gloria Baxter

Mrs. Gloria J. Baxter is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker. (lic# 14217) with more than 25 years of experience working with individuals, families and youth. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Social Welfare from the University of California at Berkeley and a Master’s Degree in Social Work from San Jose State University. Mr. Baxter completed a week long training/course with NAMI Santa Clara County Substance Abuse, Mental illness, prevention and Treatment. In addition, as a part of License renewal for LCSW, Mr. Baxter has been trained in Substance Abuse, treatment and prevention among Teens, and Family Dynamics in Substance Abuse. Mrs. Baxter’s managerial and leadership experience includes Program Directing, clinical supervision of staff and interns and a span of 12 years, as Associate Director at The Bill Wilson Center in Santa Clara, Ca. Mrs. Baxter also provides clinical consultation to other agencies and programs, for more than seven years Mrs. Baxter was the owner/operator/CEO of “Options for Life Counseling Center, Inc” in Fremont, Ca.. Mrs. Baxter is known for her dynamic workshop facilitation on various topics, Depression and Anxiety, marriage, troubled teens, parenting and Post Traumatic Slave Syndrome. Gloria J. Baxter is the co-author of a publication entitled Guidelines to Services for Asian Youth and Families. She received a proclamation from Redwood City for outstanding work in the community and in the Redwood City Family Centers. Ms. Baxter is the President of the Board of Directors of Ujima Adult and Family Services. In addition, she is the Executive Director of the Lighthouse of Hope Counseling Center and currently serves as a Field Instructor for Interns both graduate and undergraduate at San Jose State University, and Cal State East Bay. Ms. Baxter has also received the Special Merit Award from the Human Relations Commission for her volunteer work in the community. “My mission is to assist people in examining their issues, while learning to make choices and decisions that will support them and their families in becoming physically, mentally, and spiritually healthy.”

What should a new client know about working with you?

Brightside Health is a fully online mental health practice providing life-changing care for anxiety, depression, and related conditions through personalized Psychiatry and Therapy services available to all 50 states. Named the "best online psychiatry service" for 4 years in a row by such publications as Forbes, Healthline, Yahoo, VeryWellMind and Everyday Health among others.

What is your typical process for working with clients?

After you request your appointment, you will be sent an invite link for Brightside Health. You will need to enter your insurance and payment information to confirm your appointment.During your initial consultation we will craft a treatment plan personalized to your needs, and schedule follow-up appointments as needed. You will also be able message me directly at anytime via the messaging section of your Brightside Health portal - a tool where will also track your progress, access resources, and see your treatment plan details.*Please note: If you are looking for ADHD care, I do not prescribe controlled medications like Adderall or Ritalin. However, we can support you with therapy and other medications commonly used in ADHD treatment, such as Strattera and Intuniv.*

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Popular visit reasons

Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Nightmares
Pain Management Consultation
Psychosexual Evaluation
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Sleep Problems
Hoarding Disorder
New Patient Visit
Nightmares
Pain Management Consultation

Education and background

Practice names

Education and training

  • SJSU, Master's in Social Work
  • University of California, Berkeley (Bachelor's)

NPI number

1275794000

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What languages does Gloria Baxter speak?

Gloria Baxter speaks English.

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