Mark

Dr Mark Baker, PhD

Clinical Psychologist

“I am a clinical psychologist and the director of the La Vie counseling center with 40 professional therapists on staff. We were founded in 1980. Our fees range from $55 to $325 per hour and we can bill your PPO insurance which may pay for a portion of the fee. Visit us at www.LaVieCounseling.org.”

About Me

As Clinical Psychologist and Director, I lead La Vie Counseling Center. Since 1980, our 40 professional therapists have offered a stable space for your well-being. We provide varied expertise, helping you connect with the right support. Our fees range from $55 to $325. We can also bill PPO insurance, making quality therapy more accessible. Find the guidance you need here.

Approach

At La Vie I focus on practical, steady steps that respect your pace and life demands. Sessions in Pasadena are held in English or Spanish, face‑to‑face with clear agendas and brief between‑session tasks to keep momentum. I use careful assessment to map patterns, set collaborative goals for mood, relationships, career or substance concerns, and adjust strategies as progress shows. This straightforward, values‑based pacing tends to help adolescents, adults, couples and parents looking for measurable, sustainable change.
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Basic Information

In-person

Services

Services Offered:

  • Counseling

    A form of talk therapy providing a safe, confidential space to explore feelings, thoughts, and behaviours with a trained professional.

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  • Psych & Diagnostic Assessment

    Formal psychological testing to identify conditions, understand cognitive and emotional functioning, and guide treatment planning.

  • Psychotherapy

    In-depth therapeutic work that explores patterns in thoughts, emotions, and relationships to produce lasting psychological change.

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  • Individual Therapy

    One-on-one therapy sessions between a client and a therapist, focused on that person's specific concerns and goals.

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  • Relationship Counseling

    Counselling for couples or partners focused on improving communication, rebuilding trust, and strengthening emotional connection.

Works With:

  • All ages
  • Adolescents
  • Adults
  • Couples
  • Individuals
  • Organisations
  • Parents

Area of Expertise

Scope of Practice:

  • Addiction

    A compulsive dependence on a substance or behaviour, such as alcohol, drugs, or gambling, that causes harmful consequences to health, relationships, or daily life.

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  • Career Issues

    Work-related difficulties such as chronic dissatisfaction, conflict, burnout, uncertainty about direction, or the stress of career change.

  • Mood Disorder

    A category of mental health conditions, including depression and bipolar disorder, in which a person's emotional state is significantly and persistently disrupted.

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  • Divorce Counseling

    Counselling for individuals or couples going through separation or divorce, addressing the emotional, practical, and relational dimensions.

  • Family Issues

    Difficulties within the family system, including conflict, communication breakdown, blended family tensions, or intergenerational patterns, that affect individual and collective well-being.

  • Relationship Issues

    Difficulties in romantic relationships, including communication problems, trust breakdowns, conflict patterns, or uncertainty about the relationship's future.

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  • Spiritual or Faith-Based Counseling

    Counselling that integrates spiritual or religious beliefs into the therapeutic process for people who want faith to be part of their healing.

  • Stress / Burnout

    The body and mind's response to prolonged or excessive demands. When sustained, it can lead to emotional exhaustion, detachment, and reduced functioning (burnout).

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Professional Title:

  • Clinical Psychologist

    An advanced mental health professional trained to assess and treat a wide range of difficulties, from anxiety and depression to trauma and complex conditions.

Credentials

Registrations

Professional Regulatory Board of Psychology

Clinical Psychologist

Qualifications

Doctor of Philosophy

Fuller

Service Areas

La Vie Center

In-person

Pasadena, California

United States

Pasadena, United States