Hela Baer

I am a licensed clinical social worker specializing in trauma-informed, relational therapy that integrates mindfulness, somatics (body-based practices), and nature. I work with teens and adults who want to better understand themselves and how they move through the world, process trauma and loss, alleviate symptoms of anxiety and/or depression, manage stressors with more ease, heal relational wounds, and cultivate meaning and joy in everyday life. Regardless of our focus, I believe that an authentic and attuned therapeutic relationship is at the center of our healing work together.

I strive to meet each person where they are in their journey and work collaboratively with them to map out opportunities for growth, while also nurturing their inherent resilience. In my work with clients, I often integrate approaches that support lasting change through enhanced insight, self-exploration, mind-body awareness, emotional capacity building, coping and communication skill development, and self-compassion. Together, we’ll create a therapeutic path that provides support for both the challenging and delightful moments of life.

My approach is LGBTQIA+ celebratory and neurodivergent-affirming, and I pay special attention to the way that trauma shows up in our bodies, relationships, and daily experiences. As a therapist with a diverse cultural background, I’m especially mindful of understanding each person’s unique constellation of identities within both the context of therapy and our larger socio-cultural systems. I’m dedicated to creating a compassionate and authentic space where clients feel seen and safe to be their full self, and where every part of who they are is cared for and welcome.

Training and Approaches

As an integrative therapist, I’m trained in various trauma and relational therapies, as well as experiential, somatic, mindfulness-based approaches:

• Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
• Trauma-Informed Yoga, Nature, and Equine-Assisted Therapies
• Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (TF-CBT)
• Person-Centered and Attachment-Focused Therapy
• Grief Counseling and Support
• LGBTQIA+ Celebratory and Neuro-Affirming Relationships and Parenting

Professional Affiliations and Memberships

• National Association of Social Workers (NASW)
• Professional Association of Therapeutic Horsemanship (PATH Intl.)
• Center for Nature Informed Therapy (CNIT)
• Yoga Alliance