Psychiatry in Lakewood, Washington Mrs. Carrie Baker, Nurse Practitioner

Mrs. Carrie Baker, PMHNP-BC helps adolescents, adults, and seniors across Washington achieve mental and physical wellness through an integrative and compassionate approach to psychiatric care. At LifeStance Health, she provides medication management and supportive care for individuals facing a range of mental health challenges, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, and bipolar disorder. Carrie is known for blending clinical expertise with a holistic mindset, guiding her patients toward sustainable wellness by addressing the full picture of their health. As a dual-certified Family Nurse Practitioner and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner, Carrie is especially passionate about incorporating lifestyle medicine alongside psychiatric treatment. Her care is rooted in the belief that mental and physical health are deeply connected—and that improved sleep, stress management, and daily habits can significantly impact emotional well-being. Whether she is treating chronic insomnia using CBT for Insomnia, managing post-partum anxiety, or supporting someone with trauma-related symptoms, Carrie takes time to understand her patients’ goals, values, and day-to-day realities.

Carrie is particularly committed to supporting individuals with co-occurring medical and mental health conditions, as well as those facing substance use challenges. She draws on her extensive medical background and trauma-informed care principles to serve military veterans, first responders, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. Her work often focuses on pain management, sleep disturbances, and health behavior change—all delivered in a way that empowers patients to reclaim their health and agency. Outside of her clinical practice, Carrie enjoys spending time with her husband, children, and dog, exploring the outdoors through hiking and walking. She also finds balance through watercolor painting, cooking, and reading.