Cat Baker Therapy
Relationship Therapy · Southshore of Boston, MA · Online & In-Person
Whether you're stuck in the same arguments, feeling more like roommates than partners, or wondering if your relationship can actually be saved — there is a way forward. And you don't have to figure it out alone
Meet Cat Baker, MFT
Cat Baker is a Marriage and Family Therapist based in Massachusetts. She received her undergraduate degree from Cornell University and earned her Master’s in Marriage and Family Therapy from the University of Massachusetts. Cat works with individuals, couples, and families to help them build healthier relationships, improve communication, and navigate life’s challenges with greater clarity and resilience.
What Clients Say
"We were two weeks away from separating when we started. Within a month, we were having conversations we hadn't been able to have in years. It's been six months and I genuinely look forward to coming home again."
— J & M, Southshore, MA
"I was skeptical. I'd done couples therapy before and it felt like paying someone to referee our arguments. Cat was completely different. She helped us see why we were actually fighting — and once we understood that, everything shifted."
— R.K., Massachusetts
STILL NOT SURE?
Answers to what you may be wondering?
Do you take insurance? What is the cost?
Yes — I'm in-network billing under supervision with most major insurance plans, including BCBS, Aetna, Cigna, and United Healthcare. Before your first session, we'll verify your specific benefits so you know exactly what couples therapy will cost under your plan. If you're unsure whether your plan is covered, just ask when you reach out and we'll check for you. You pay any deductible you may have and co payment.
What does the first session look like?
We meet as three — you, your partner, and me. I spend most of that time listening. My goal isn't to hand you a diagnosis or a worksheet. It's to understand what you're actually dealing with, and to start building a picture of your relationship that's real and specific. You'll leave with a sense of what working together would look like.
Are the sessions in person or virtual?
Yes. I work with couples both in person in Hanover MA and the Greater Boston area and via a secure video platform. Many couples find that the flexibility of virtual sessions makes it easier to stay consistent — which matters more than the format.
We are not in crisis-Is therapy still right for us?
Absolutely. In fact, some of the most effective work happens before things get bad. Couples who come in proactively tend to move faster and stay longer. If something feels off — even if you can't name it — that's reason enough to reach out.
What becomes possible
From Constant Arguments to Conversations That Bring You Closer
You know the cycle. Same fight, different day, nothing resolved. It doesn't have to stay that way.
Couples I work with learn to communicate in a way where both people feel genuinely heard. Disagreements stop turning into wars. You resolve things in real time instead of stockpiling resentment.
And the conversations you've been avoiding? They become the ones that strengthen your relationship the most.
From Feeling Like Roomates to Feeling Like Partners Again
The distance didn't happen overnight — and it won't disappear overnight. But it closes faster than most couples expect.
When you understand what's been driving the disconnection, you naturally start showing up differently. The warmth comes back. The small moments mean something again.
You stop co-existing and start actually enjoying being together — with more depth and trust than before.
From Confusion to Real Clarity About Your Future Together
Whether you're trying to decide if this relationship can be saved — or you know you want to repair it but don't know how — therapy gives you a clear path forward.
No more lying awake replaying the same questions. No more asking friends who don't have the full picture.
You'll understand yourself and your partner well enough to make a confident decision about what comes next.
Three Reasons Couples on the Southshore Trust Cat Baker With Their Relationship
Three Reasons Couples on the Southshore Trust Cat Baker With Their Relationship
The arguments about money, the kids, the in-laws, who does more around the house — those aren't the real problem. They're symptoms.
Underneath every recurring fight is a deeper emotional cycle. One partner feels criticized, so they shut down. The other feels ignored, so they push harder. The cycle repeats.
That cycle is what I help you see, interrupt, and replace with something healthier.
Specialized, Not Generalist
Cat isn't a general therapist who "also does couples." Relationships are her specialty. Her education — Cornell for her BS, UMass for her Masters in Couples and Family Therapy — and her clinical training are built entirely around how couples connect, disconnect, and reconnect.
Built on 40+ Years of Research
The Gottman Method and EFT aren't trends — they're two of the most extensively studied approaches in couples therapy. Cat uses methods backed by decades of clinical research on what makes relationships succeed or fail..
No Blame, Just Understanding
The biggest fear people have about couples therapy is being told they're the problem. That doesn't happen here. Cat's approach is about understanding the dynamic — the cycle — not assigning fault. Both partners feel heard. Both feel safe.
What is a consultation?
A consultation call is a brief, introductory conversation where we can get to know each other and see if working together might be a good fit. During this call, you can share a little about what brings you to therapy, ask questions about my approach, and learn how the therapy process works. It’s also a chance to talk about logistics such as scheduling, fees, and what you hope to get out of therapy.
A consultation call is not a therapy session. Because it’s brief and focused on determining fit, we won’t go deeply into your history or begin the therapeutic work during this call. The goal is simply to help you decide whether you’d like to move forward with scheduling a full session.
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