Meet the Hosts
Karen Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor- Associate and Wayne’s kid.
Wayne Baker
Licensed Professional Counselor
and Karen’s Dad.
Supervised by Allison Eckelkamp LPC-SWayne Baker, LPC, brings over two decades of counseling experience with a genuine passion for learning, profound empathy, and heartfelt understanding. Holding a Master of Counseling from St. Edward's University, Wayne specializes in adult individual and couple therapy, transitioning from a successful international sales career at Dell to pursue his true calling. His dedication to fostering healing and wholeness is unwavering.
Wayne's approach draws from a diverse array of methodologies, including Internal Family Systems, Intimacy from the Inside Out, Gottman Couple Therapy, Emotion-Focused Couple Therapy, EMDR, and Emotion Transformation Therapy. Since establishing his practice in January 2005, Wayne has guided numerous clients towards emotional well-being, reflecting his commitment to ongoing professional development.
Beyond his practice, Wayne actively contributes to his field, participating in scholarly works and serving as a panelist and writer focusing on couple therapy and betrayal trauma. Currently, he is developing two courses for therapists, blending IFS, couple therapy, and betrayal trauma expertise.
Outside of work, Wayne calls Boulder, Colorado, home since 2020, finding balance between professional responsibilities and personal joys. As a father, yogi, avid reader, and tennis enthusiast, he has recently discovered a passion for crafting sourdough bread. Wayne's holistic approach to well-being underscores his belief in the power of nurturing connections, both professionally and personally.
Karen Baker, a proud native Austinite, her passion lies in supporting individuals through their healing journeys, particularly those grappling with trauma and anxiety while championing the rights of minorities and marginalized communities.
Despite the demands of her academic pursuits and maintaining an outstanding 4.0 GPA, Karen has actively sought additional training in various therapeutic modalities, including Dynamic Enriched Experiential Psychotherapy, Internal Family Systems Circle, EMDR, and Emotional Transformational Therapy.
At the YWCA Austin, Karen facilitated trauma-informed yoga and co-facilitated groups for sexual abuse survivors and neurodivergent individuals. In her pursuit of knowledge and growth, Karen has engaged in workshops exploring Authentic Relating. She received training from Texans Against Violence, deepening her understanding of human connection and social justice. As well as, addressing the complex grief of family members who have relatives on death row. At Crossroad Counseling and Associates, she worked with couples and individuals navigating betrayal trauma and infidelity, offering support through their healing processes, and created content focusing on the importance of emotional regulation.
In her personal life, Karen cherishes moments spent with friends and family, staying active through yoga, and spending time outdoors, such as hiking and walking her dog. An avid reader, she recently taught herself to crochet, embodying her spirit of continual learning and creativity.