Courtney Baker, LCSW

Courtney Baker is a highly skilled and devoted Licensed Clinical Social Worker, with a wealth of experience in addiction and mental health treatment. As the Clinical Director of Liberty Addiction Recovery Centers since 2019, Courtney has significantly impacted the addiction recovery community in Utah. She has developed and implemented a comprehensive clinical program, curriculum, and policies that underpin the center’s operation and treatment approach.

In her role, Courtney manages the clinical treatment of all clients. With a hands-on approach, she facilitates process, 12-step, and psychoeducational groups while also providing individual therapy to clients with chemical dependence and mental health diagnoses. She further ensures all-encompassing care by providing case management services.

Courtney’s extensive experience includes serving as a Clinical Therapist at various reputable institutions, including the Renaissance Ranch Women’s Center and The Phoenix Recovery & Counseling Centers. In these roles, she honed her skills in developing, documenting, and implementing treatment plans and facilitated various psychoeducational and process groups. She managed caseloads of 12-20 clients, and her exceptional work led to improved patient outcomes and enhanced support for families and healthcare providers.

Her skill set includes EMDR therapy, a specialty she’s been trained in since 2018, which she uses to address trauma and other underlying core issues that may contribute to substance abuse and mental health conditions.

One of Courtney’s most notable roles was as a Clinical Therapist at the Utah State Prison, where she provided therapy for substance abuse treatment to male inmates, managing the clinical treatment in a therapeutic community. She conducted group therapy sessions, developed individualized treatment plans based on client goals, and communicated client progress, evaluations, and recommendations to the Board of Parole.

Courtney Baker embodies a passion for supporting those dealing with substance addiction and mental health issues, backed by comprehensive training, a robust skill set, and a heart for service. Her contributions to the field are characterized by her dedication to improving lives, strengthening communities, and shaping the future of addiction recovery.