Pastor Lora discusses Mental Health with Dr. Mark Baker

 Dr. Baker received his Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology and Master of Divinity in Theology from Fuller Seminary, and has received a Certificate in Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy from the Southern California Psychoanalytic Institute.  He is licensed as a Psychologist and Marriage and Family Therapist in California, and has served as an ordained minister.  Dr. Baker is the Executive Director of the La Vie Christian Counseling Centers with offices in Pasadena and Santa Monica, which have been serving the Los Angeles area since 1980.  Dr. Baker is heard frequently on KKLA radio addressing topics of emotional and spiritual health, and his best selling book Jesus- The Greatest Therapist Who Ever Lived has sold 2 million copies worldwide.

About Dr. Baker:

            Dr. Mark W. Baker has received a Ph.D. in Clinical Psychology, a Master’s of Divinity degree in Theology, and a certificate in Advanced Psychodynamic Psychotherapy.  He licensed as a Clinical Psychologist as well as a Marriage and Family Counselor.  Dr. Baker is the Executive Director of the La Vie Christian Counseling Centers in Los Angeles.  

            Dr. Baker has appeared on numerous radio and television programs throughout the United States, Canada and Brazil.  He has been quoted in such national magazines as Glamour, Woman’s Day, Men’s Health and Mademoiselle; and has published articles in professional psychological journals such as Psychoanalytic Psychology, Southern Psychologist, Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion, Journal of Psychology and Theology and Review of Religious Research.  Dr. Baker has presented professional papers to the Pasadena Area Psychological Association, the Los Angeles County Psychological Association, the Los Angeles Society of Clinical Psychologists, The California Psychological Association and the American Psychological Association's international convention.  

            Dr. Baker’s books include: You Can Change: Stories from Angola Prison and the Psychology of Personal Transformation; Managing Your Emotions for a Healthier Life; Spiritual Wisdom for a Happier Life: How Your 8 Key Emotions Can Work for You; Overcoming Shame; How God Heals Hurt; The Personal Power of Jesus; and his international best seller, Jesus The Greatest Therapist Who Ever Lived has sold 2 million copies worldwide.  Dr. Baker also co-authored with the N.Y. Times best-selling author Carmen Renee Berry the book Who's to Blame?: Escape the Victim Trap & Gain Personal Power in Your Relationships. Dr. Baker’s videos on spiritual and emotional health can be found on YouTube, FaceBook, Twitter and Linkedin.