Real People, Holding Space for Your Becoming

We are a team of real humans rooted in compassion, curiosity, and calm presence. We’re here to walk with you through anxiety, grief, and life’s transitions, holding space with warmth, wisdom, and soul

Our Team

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    Susie Baker, LCSW, ACHP-SW

    Susie Baker, LCSW, is the founder of Luminous Self Therapy + Coaching, where she supports individuals through grief, anxiety, and life transitions.

    With over a decade of experience working with older adults in hospice care, Susie brings compassion and deep understanding to end-of-life support and the challenges of aging.

    In her private practice, she specializes in one-on-one therapy, helping clients find resilience, healing, and meaning in life’s changing seasons. She also serves as an adjunct professor and provides supervision for those seeking licensure, guiding the next generation of social workers with clarity, wisdom, and heart.

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    Marcus D, Certified Life Advisor/Financial Coach

    Marcus Duncantel is a Certified Life Advisor and co-host of the Whisper to the Wild One podcast, known for weaving his passion for music into his work as a guide for dreamers, creators, and quiet rebels.

    At Luminous Self Coaching, Marcus helps individuals transform vision into action, blending motivational coaching with soulful reflection. With over 20 years of experience in the banking industry, he also specializes in career development, job search support, and financial coaching, empowering clients to build confidence, clarity, and sustainable success.

    Whether on stage, in session, or behind the mic, Marcus inspires others to trust their voice, honor their passions, and design lives that resonate with purpose and possibility.

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    Katherine Noboa, Office Manager

    Katherine Noboa serves as the Office Manager at Luminous Self, where she brings warmth, organization, and heart to the client experience. With a background in psychology and extensive volunteer service in hospitals, hospice, and community programs, Katherine has a gift for creating spaces of care and connection. She blends her skills in client support, event coordination, and compassionate communication to ensure the practice runs smoothly while holding space for every person who walks through the door.

    Passionate about both wellness and community, Katherine also cherishes the role of pets as beloved family members, carrying that same sense of loyalty and care into her work. She embodies the Luminous value of guiding others with clarity, kindness, and purpose.