Natalie Baker

Experience

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  Buddhist Psychotherapy NY

  Jan 2001 - now

  Psychotherapist

  I have mindfulness-based private practices in Manhattan, Union Square area. I work with adults and couples with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship issues, grief/loss, communication and addictions.

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  Shambhala Meditation Center of New York

  Jan 2001 - now

  Teacher

  Teach weekend mindfulness program, regular lecturer for Weekly Dharma Gathering.

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  Maitri Group, LLC

  Jan 2001 - Apr 2012

  Group Therapist

  Emotional education groups for people interested in understanding their emotional lives better. Members learn how effective communication leads to intimacy and fosters genuineness in their relationships.

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  Westchester Buddhist Meditation Center

  Jan 2009 - Jan 2013

  Teacher

  Co-creator of a meditation group that meets weekly in Westchester, NY at the Bedford Post Inn. We offer group meditation, classes, and programs with visiting Tibetan lamas and other Buddhist teachers.

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  Neurofeedback NY

  Jan 2010 - now

  NeurOptimal Neurofeedback Trainer

  I have recently added neurofeedback training to my practice after I discovered how quickly it can help with concussions/TBI, sleep issues, anxiety, depression, ADHD, and performance enhancement.

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  Class Series: Buddhism for Health Professionals

  Feb 2010 - Jun 2010

  Teacher

  New Class Offered:Buddhism for Health ProfessionalsMondays 10-11:30 AM, (March 22nd – May 3rd)OM Yoga, 826 Broadway, 6th FloorCost $125 Pre-registration Required:email natalienbaker@gmail.com or call 347-860-4778The Buddhist path and Western therapies have similar goals: to alleviate our unhappiness, to engage in practices that cultivate sanity and to understand the roots of all suffering. This course focuses on the Buddhist teachings and meditation practices that may enrich our Western understanding of mind and mental health. Each class will consist of lecture, meditation practice and group discussion. Course Topics:Neurosis: what causes suffering and how is it resolvedMeditation: different techniques and their usesKarma: working with habitual patterns of thought, emotion and behaviorThe emotions: their nature and how they are transformed into wisdomThe Six Realms: six psychological styles of neurosis Teacher: Natalie Baker has been a student of Tibetan Buddhism in the Shambhala tradition since 1991 and has been teaching since 1996. After receiving a bachelor's degree in psychology, she attended Naropa University, a fully accredited Buddhist university, for a graduate degree in Transpersonal Counseling Psychology, with an emphasis on Buddhist psychology. Natalie works as a psychotherapist in private practice in Manhattan and Bedford Hills. Show less

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  Neurofeedback Training Co.

  Sept 2010 - now

  Owner

  Offering easy-to-use neurofeedback training at home to individuals and families across the US and Canada through our rental program. We provide the same professional technology as in-office training but at reduced cost and greater convenience. Rentals includes phone/email support from our certified trainers.

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  NeurOptimal Neurofeedback Systems

  Dec 2024 - now

  NeurOptimal Certification Instructor

  Excited to share that I am now a NeurOptimal® Basic Certification Training Instructor, offering both online and in-person courses in NYC! Whether you're looking to become a Certified NeurOptimal® Trainer or simply want to deepen your understanding of neurofeedback, my courses provide a comprehensive and engaging learning experience. Reach out to learn more or join an upcoming session!