Therapist profile
Dr. Rachael Baker, LMHC
Dr. Rachael Baker - LMHC, family and parenting focus
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- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Rachael
Dr. Rachael Baker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are managing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, relationship problems, ADHD, grief, trauma, and related mood or behavioral challenges. Sessions focus on clear goals and practical steps people can use between appointments.
Her approach combines structured skills work with collaborative conversation. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people identify patterns of thought and behavior that keep problems going. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are used when emotional regulation and impulse control are central concerns. Motivational Interviewing helps when someone is unsure about making a change.
Rachael also draws on trauma-focused methods when past events affect day-to-day life. She aims to help people notice what gets in the way and try different strategies in the real world. That might mean breaking large problems into small experiments or practicing new communication moves.
She has worked in both private practice and agency settings and has experience with adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, blended family situations, autism and Asperger Syndrome, and parenting challenges. People who want direct, practical guidance about managing mood, improving communication at home, or coping after loss may find her style useful.
Sessions are conducted in English and are based in Florida. Prospective clients should confirm current session formats and scheduling steps before booking, since those details are provided during the intake process.
How sessions work
Approaches used online and how they help
Dr. Baker commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, which can reduce anxiety, depression, and patterns that harm relationships. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, reducing impulsive actions, and improving day-to-day coping.Motivational Interviewing is also part of her approach when someone feels unsure about change; it centers on listening and helping people clarify their own reasons to try something different. The therapist will work collaboratively to decide which combination of methods fits the person’s goals and circumstances, adjusting the plan as progress is reviewed.
Confirm current online session options before booking, since specific formats are provided during intake. In general, online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and avoid travel time. They also let people try skills between appointments in their everyday routines and bring concrete situations from home into discussion.
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Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, parenting concerns, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, and mood disorders.
What is her therapeutic style like?
She uses structured approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy alongside collaborative conversation and practical exercises.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in both private practice and agency settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and is based in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.
What session formats does she provide?
Confirm current session formats before booking, as those details are provided during intake and may change over time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
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