Business Details
Your Trusted Partner for Counseling & Coaching Solutions
At Next Step Counseling & Coaching, we are dedicated to empowering individuals, couples, and families to overcome challenges and achieve personal, relational, and spiritual growth. Since 1986, our founder Rob Baker has provided specialized therapeutic and coaching services grounded in evidence-based methodologies. With expertise in couples therapy, sexual addiction recovery, EMDR, and leadership development, we collaborate with clients to clarify their goals and implement effective strategies for lasting change. Our approach integrates Christian spiritual principles while respecting diverse worldviews, ensuring personalized care tailored to each client's unique needs.We offer workshops, group therapy, and consulting services to support holistic growth. Our team holds certifications from esteemed institutions like the International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals and EMDR International Association. We prioritize building trust through open communication and active participation in the therapeutic process. Our mission remains focused on reducing emotional distress, fostering resilience, and helping clients achieve meaningful life transformations. With decades of combined experience, we continue to serve as a trusted resource for mental health and personal development.
Services
Couples Therapy
Sexual Addiction Recovery
EMDR Therapy
Individual Counseling
Family Therapy
Leadership Training
Group Therapy Sessions
Workshop Instruction
Personal Coaching
Strategic Planning
Highlights and features
- We have over 35 years of clinical experience in counseling and therapy
- Our team includes certified sex addiction therapists and EMDR specialists
- We offer evidence-based Couple Communication Program workshops
- We provide leadership development training for churches and businesses
- Certified instructors in attachment-focused EMDR therapy techniques
Associations and certifications
- International Institute for Trauma and Addiction Professionals
- EMDR International Association
- Couple Communication Programs, Inc.
- College of Executive Coaching
- Thomas Indicator Profiles
- Corporate Coach University
- American Association for Marriage and Family Therapists
- American Association of Christian Counselors
- Society for the Advancement of Sexual Health
Services
Couples Therapy
Specialized therapy for couples addressing relationship challenges through evidence-based techniques. Focus areas include communication improvement, conflict resolution, and rebuilding trust after infidelity. Our approach combines Emotionally-Focused Therapy and Couple Communication Program methodologies to strengthen relationships and foster mutual understanding.
Sexual Addiction Recovery
Comprehensive treatment program for problematic sexual behaviors and internet pornography addiction. Utilizes CSAT-certified protocols and group therapy formats to address underlying trauma and develop healthy coping mechanisms. Includes specialized tracks for both individual recovery and couples healing from addiction-related impacts.
EMDR Therapy
Certified EMDR therapy for trauma resolution and PTSD treatment. Specialized in attachment-focused applications to address childhood trauma and relationship wounds. This evidence-based approach helps clients process distressing memories and develop emotional resilience through bilateral stimulation techniques.
Leadership Development
Strategic leadership training programs for clergy, business executives, and organizational leaders. Includes Thomas Indicator profiling for leadership style assessment and customized coaching to enhance decision-making, team management, and organizational effectiveness through proven communication and strategic planning frameworks.
Workshop Instruction
Certified instruction in Couple Communication Program workshops and professional training seminars. Teaches practical relationship skills for couples and therapeutic approaches for clinicians treating sexual addiction and infidelity. Includes both participant and instructor training formats with internationally recognized certification.
People
Rob Baker
Founder & Director
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist with 35+ years experience. Specializes in couples therapy, sexual addiction treatment, and EMDR. Author of clergy misconduct prevention book and certified instructor in multiple therapeutic modalities.
Questions
What types of therapy do you offer?
We provide individual, couples, and family therapy using evidence-based approaches like EMDR, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Internal Family Systems models tailored to each client's needs.
Do you specialize in sexual addiction treatment?
Yes, we offer specialized programs for sexual addiction recovery including individual therapy, group sessions, and couples counseling using CSAT-certified protocols and trauma-informed care approaches.
Are your therapists certified professionals?
Our lead therapist holds multiple certifications including CSAT, EMDR, and Couple Communication Program instruction, with licenses as LMFT and LMHC in Washington State.
Do you offer leadership training programs?
We provide leadership development training for clergy, business executives, and organizational leaders including strategic planning, communication skills, and team management workshops.
What counseling approaches do you use?
Our therapeutic approach integrates Family Systems theory, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy, and Psycho-dynamic methods including EMDR and Internal Family Systems models adapted to each client's specific goals.
