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Kayla Jordan, MSW, LSW
260.489.8646
kayla@baymentalhealth.com

I’m Kayla, a Licensed Social Worker (LSW). I was born and raised in Lockport, New York, near Buffalo and Niagara Falls, and relocated to Fort Wayne in 2007. I graduated with my Master’s in Social Work from Indiana Wesleyan University in August 2024. I am passionate about working with individuals, couples, and families across all age groups, from young children to older adults.

I provide therapy services both in-person and through telehealth, offering flexibility to meet your needs. My approach is client-centered, focusing on creating a supportive and collaborative environment where you feel heard and understood. I incorporate evidence-based modalities such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing (MI), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). I also enjoy using art as a therapeutic tool to encourage self-expression and healing.

I specialize in addressing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, depression, grief, self-esteem issues, and more. My goal is to build trust through empathy and meet you where you are. It would be my privilege to support you as you take the next step in your mental health care.

Noel Ochoa, LMHC
260.782.8124
noel@baymentalhealth.com

Life can be overwhelming and sometimes we need someone to come alongside us as we walk through life’s challenges. As a mental health therapist, I feel my primary function is working with clients to assist them in finding inner peace and to help them work through troubling situations. I also believe it is important to treat clients holistically in order to help them find a good life balance.

I am trained in CBT, MI, TFCBT as well as other psychological theories. I work with a host of different issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, substance abuse, and improving relationships. I feel I do my best in working with teenagers and adults. I look forward to walking alongside those who would like to make a change or work through a difficult challenge.

If you are dealing with life struggles please allow me come alongside you so that we may work together to find a better way to manage life’s challenges.

Julie Dejesus, LMHCA
260.750.3543
julie@baymentalhealth.com

I am a trauma therapist committed to helping individuals navigate through the most difficult and challenging times of their lives. I am passionate about helping people learn to change old thinking patterns and belief systems so they may gain confidence to build solid and lasting relationships with themselves and others. My work focuses on acute and chronic trauma, depression, and anxiety in adults. Life is challenging, but if we can learn to better understand ourselves, we can begin the process of healing. Allow me to help you, help yourself!

Patrick Conway, MSW, LSW
260.786.6380
conway@baymentalhealth.com

I work alongside adults to empower them to effectively manage and address stressors, trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health concerns. I strive to build a strong relationship based on trust and effective communication. It can be challenging to seek help, but therapy works!

My experiences as a therapist and a veteran allow me the unique ability to provide both a safe space and a forum to process underlying beliefs and behaviors that keep us from living our lives to the fullest. I employ a strength-based, trauma-informed approach when engaging with clients.

I work alongside my clients to empower them to take control of their lives wherever they are. As a therapist and a veteran, I work to meet my clients’ needs by empowering them to be the voice of their own change. We will work together to identify realistic goals in an environment free of guilt, fear, or shame.

Kent I Phillips,
MS, MSAC, APA, LCAC Addiction Pathologist
260.582.2588
kip@baymentalhealth.com

I am passionate about helping those struggling with various addiction issues overcome them and reach their full potential. I utilize a variety of treatment techniques, including, but not limited to Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, as well as others; to empower my clients to combat their addictions and reach their desired goals. I offer various treatment modalities such as individual, group, and crisis intervention. My clinical experience, in addition to my personal life experience, places me in a unique position to be able to help others more effectively.

I believe we simply cannot continue to treat substance use with decades-old treatment methods and expect success. We must address addiction from multiple perspectives, ensuring a holistic and personalized recovery journey tailored to the needs of our clients. Through the integration of advanced therapies, I help empower individuals to break free from the grip of addiction and regain control of their lives.

Thaddeus Bay, LCSW
260.525.5807
thad@baymentalhealth.com

As a Northeast Indiana native, I am familiar with the culture and issues faced by those living in the area. I grew up in Kendallville, Indiana and currently live just a short drive north of Fort Wayne. I graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Fort Wayne in 2004 with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Marketing. In 2017 I graduated from Indiana University Purdue University Indianapolis, Fort Wayne Cohort with a Master’s of Social Work. I worked in community mental health for several years, where I gained my clinical licensure, before making the jump to private practice.

I utilize a client-centered treatment approach incorporating multiple, evidence-based treatment modalities, theories, and frameworks. Some of my preferred methods of treatment are Motivational Interviewing, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Trauma-Informed CBT, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Solution-Focused Therapy, Strengths-Based Therapy, etc.

I thoroughly enjoy working with adults of all ages, as well as teens. I specialize in the treatment of anxiety, depression, bipolar, self-esteem issues, trauma, couples therapy, anger management, grief, and more.

Our Values

Confidentiality

 We take confidentiality very serious, which is why we ensure all therapist/client interactions are always HIPAA compliant.

Creativity

We believe that creativity is an integral part of helping our clients learn new, more effective ways of coping with their mental health needs. For this reason, we appropriately tailor our therapeutic approach to each client and situation.

Compassion

We are extremely compassionate and empathetic individuals, which helps us tremendously in our ability to help those struggling with mental health concerns.

Acceptance

Acceptance is another integral part of helping our clients succeed. Not only do we accept our clients as they are, but we also help empower them to accept themselves and their lives as they are as well.

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