Catherine Baker-Pitts, PhD, LCSW
Catherine Baker-Pitts, PhD, LCSW
Dr. Catherine Baker-Pitts is an author, public speaker, and psychotherapist practicing in Harlem and on the Upper West Side in New York City.
Her current clinical work, writing, and research focus on the intersection of gender, media, technology, and the body.
Her work is informed by feminist, relational, trauma, attachment, cultural, and object relations theories.
In addition to her general psychotherapy practice, she consults with people who are either contemplating a surgical intervention or renegotiating their identity embodiment, and relationships post-surgery.
Description
My work focuses on gender in its myriad expressions, identities, politics, and psychology.
As a writer, educator, and advocate for gender affirming healthcare, I am committed to practices of self-determination and empowerment across all gender identities and expressions.
With a background in the psychology of social and interpersonal violence and trauma, my work encompasses the complexity of communities and relationships in the healing process.
My specialization is in assisting the gender confirming transition process, with or without surgery, and promoting non-conforming gender health across a spectrum.
Psychotherapy and Consultation
My offices are located in Harlem and on the Upper West Side in New York City.
I offer a compassionate, mindful, collaborative approach to psychotherapy with individuals, groups, and couples.
time-limited, topic-focused groups
feminist support and reading groups
consultations for people contemplating or adjusting to elective surgery, both cosmetic and gender-affirming
clinical supervision
workshops and trainings for professionals and community
study/reading groups focused on contemporary psychoanalytic and attachment perspectives
Areas of expertise:
Relationship concerns
Eating and body image concerns
Elective cosmetic surgery, weight loss surgery, and gender-affirming surgery
Self-harm
Fertility and reproductive issues
Anxiety, depression and mood disorders
Sexual, physical, and emotional trauma
Gender identity and LGBTQI issues
Parent-child issues
Harm reduction approach to addictions or substance abuse
Other areas of interest include: loss and bereavement, life transitions, including college graduation, marriage, career change, pregnancy/parenthood, divorce, retirement, “coming out”