Katherine Baker was born in New England and spent her formative years in Japan and Hong Kong before graduating from high school in England. As a viola student at the Royal Academy of Music’s Junior Academy in London, she performed with the youth symphony orchestra. Katherine earned her Bachelor of Arts in Linguistics from Cornell University, followed by a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from Southern New Hampshire University, and a Master’s of Science in Nursing from Drexel University. She is a Certified Correctional Health Professional and has extensive direct patient-care experience across various settings, including Long Term Care, Emergency Room, Correctional, and now Outpatient services, where she values contributing to Brattleboro mental health and psychiatric services at West River Wellness. Outside of her professional life, Katherine enjoys caring for the animals on her family farm and composing music.

Dr. LaPlante completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Massachusetts at Amherst, earning a Bachelor of Science in biology and another Bachelor of Science in psychology. He was a proud member of Psi Chi, the international honor society in psychology. Following his undergraduate education, he attended medical school at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine in Maine. After completing medical school, he relocated to Miami, Florida, where he finished his residency in general psychiatry and also completed a fellowship in child and adolescent psychiatry, serving as chief fellow. Dr. LaPlante is passionate about teaching and has contributed as a faculty member at Albany Medical College and the Geisel School of Medicine at Dartmouth. Today, he provides essential psychiatric services in Brattleboro, focusing on the mental health needs of the community, including through West River Wellness.