Wendy Baker

Dr. Baker is an Associate Director of Clinical Training at The Office of Placement and Training in the Clinical PsyD-Chicago department. Dr. Baker's psychological clinical journey and training began at the Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Argosy University, earning her Doctorate of Clinical Psychology at Adler University, Chicago Campus. Dr. Baker completed her post-doctoral fellowship at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center Behavioral Health Services. Dr. Baker has worked in a variety of clinical settings including foster care agencies, community mental health facilities, ER and hospital facilities, private practice, and residential settings. As a former Chicago Police Officer, Dr. Baker is naturally drawn to all facets of assessment, ethics, forensics, psychology, and the law.

Dr. Baker joined The Chicago School as an adjunct professor in the Summer, of 2022. Dr. Baker has a strong passion for teaching and clinical training. Dr. Baker's teaching philosophy emphasizes fostering critical thinking, ethical practice, and cultivating cultural competence, as well as evidence-based interventions and research. Dr. Baker enjoys supporting students in finding their unique path in psychology. Dr. Baker strives to provide a safe space for students to learn and be heard. Dr. Baker has taught a variety of doctoral-level psychological courses including Diagnostic Seminar, Integrative Healthcare, Intellectual Assessment, Integrative Assessment, Mental Health Law, and Professional Ethics. Dr. Baker's primary interests include training, diversity, multicultural competence, psychological assessment and supervision as well as clinical work across the lifespan with individuals, couples, and underserved populations.