Why "Selah"
I chose the word Selah to represent my counseling practice because it captures the heart of what therapy offers—a pause.
In the midst of life’s pressures, pain, and constant motion, Selah invites us to slow down, reflect, and listen deeply. Just as it does in the Psalms, Selah creates space—space to breathe, to feel, to make sense of what’s stirring inside.
In therapy, we honor that space together. It’s not about rushing to solutions, but about creating a safe, grounded pause where clarity can emerge and healing can begin. Selah is a reminder: you don’t have to go it alone—and we get there together.
My Story
Hi! My name is Joshwa Baker (or Shwa). Originally from New Orleans, I moved to Bozeman in 2012 due to a wonderful summer program that changed the trajectory of my life. I quickly fell in love with the area and completed my counseling degree at Montana State University in the summer of 2020. I've been licensed as a License Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) since 2022.
How do we hold onto hope in the face of terrible pains and disappointments? How do we make it through the dark night of the soul? What do we do when we have tried all that we know? I believe that it is through relationships that we are able to heal, or find wisdom, or receive encouragement to hold on. We see and hear the world differently depending on our relationships with others. As a counselor, I aim to express genuine care, empathy, grace, and gentleness. I aim to live out Biblical scriptures that highlight the importance of carrying one another’s burdens, weeping with those who weep, and rejoicing in times of celebration. I am honored to listen and be apart of the stories of survival, heart-ache, and triumph that people experience.
I am married and love spending time with my wife & best friend Kaylene. We have two wonderful boys that I have the honor to watch for a good portion of my week. I lovingly call myself a “nerd” as I have always been a fan of fantasy (novels, board games, movies). I try to fish, it ends more like "casting," which is still relaxing. I also enjoy to hike and observe the beautiful nature that surrounds MT.