Caroline “Carly” Baker

Hope-focused CBT-informed care

LCSW Virginia

Experience: 5 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Client-Centered Therapy
Languages: English

About Caroline

Caroline “Carly” Baker brings a practical, client-centered approach to therapy, integrating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) with mindfulness and solution-focused techniques to help people manage symptoms and build resilience.

Background and approach

As an LCSW licensed in Virginia with five years of professional experience, Carly emphasizes collaboration and respect for each person’s unique story while offering tools to address stress, anxiety, depression, and trauma-related concerns. Her practice also covers grief and loss, self-esteem and confidence struggles, motivation, anger, career stressors, parenting challenges, and issues related to LGBT identity.

Carly frames clients as the experts on their own lives and aims to highlight existing strengths while teaching evidence-informed strategies for coping and change. She recognizes that beginning therapy takes courage and focuses on creating a compassionate, steady space to explore goals, learn new skills, and track progress over time.

Integrating Evidence-Based Approaches for Online Care

Caroline “Carly” Baker uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and change unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors, which can ease symptoms like anxiety and low mood by teaching practical skills for day-to-day challenges. She also draws on Client-Centered Therapy, offering a respectful, nonjudgmental stance that prioritizes each person's perspective and supports self-directed growth. Mindfulness Therapy is used alongside these methods to cultivate present-moment awareness and stress management skills that complement cognitive work.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Carly collaborates with each client to determine which techniques fit their goals, preferences, and situation. She works with clients to set clear aims, try different strategies, and adjust the plan as progress unfolds so the therapy remains responsive and useful.

Online therapy sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility for varied schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to access consistent care from Virginia without needing to travel, allowing clients to practice skills between sessions and maintain momentum toward their goals.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns can be addressed in sessions?

Work commonly focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, self-esteem, depression, LGBT matters, parenting, anger, career issues, and coping with life changes.

How would you describe the therapeutic style used?

The practice blends client-centered work with CBT, mindfulness, motivational interviewing, solution-focused strategies, and trauma-focused techniques to tailor support to each person.

What is Carly's professional background?

She holds five years of clinical experience working with a range of emotional and life challenges and emphasizes collaborative, strength-based care.

Where is the therapist licensed and what is the credential?

She is a licensed clinical social worker in Virginia with the credential VA LCSW 0904010120.

Can sessions be offered in other languages or to international clients?

Sessions are provided in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.

What formats are available for sessions?

Clients can meet via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on what fits their needs.

How does pricing and payment work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuse Grief Self esteem Depression

Also works with

LGBTParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesCoping with life changes

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

5+ years

Licensed

Virginia

Languages

English