Dr. Rachael Baker

Compassionate counselor with practical, evidence-informed tools

LMHC Florida

Experience: 15 years in practice
Focus areas: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting
Approaches: Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
Languages: English

About Rachael

Dr. Rachael Baker welcomes clients seeking practical strategies for stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, relationship challenges, parenting concerns, and other life transitions.

Background and approach

She emphasizes a collaborative, client-centered relationship that begins by identifying what matters most to each person and building concrete steps toward better daily functioning and emotional balance. Dr.

Baker brings 15 years of professional experience as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor practicing in Florida, and her academic background includes graduate and doctoral training in counseling studies. Her clinical work blends structured skill-building with empathic listening.

She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients examine thoughts and behaviors that interfere with goals, and integrates Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when emotion regulation and motivation are central concerns.

She also has focused experience addressing adoption and foster care issues, attachment concerns, autism spectrum challenges, blended family dynamics, grief, and a range of mood and trauma-related problems. Dr.

Baker aims to tailor her approach to each individual, supporting practical change while validating personal experience.

How targeted approaches translate to online care

Dr. Baker commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify unhelpful thinking patterns and develop behavior changes that reduce symptoms and improve daily functioning. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy techniques when emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness are primary concerns; these skills-focused practices teach concrete coping strategies for intense feelings and difficult interactions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with clients to understand goals, preferences, and presenting concerns, and then recommends or adapts methods to best fit each person’s needs. This collaborative planning allows techniques to be adjusted over time based on what is helping the client make progress.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to increase flexibility and access. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care around work, family, and other commitments while still working with a licensed professional in Florida who integrates evidence-informed techniques into remote sessions.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she commonly help with?

Areas of focus include stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, ADHD, relationship and family problems, grief, anger, self esteem, bipolar conditions, and coping with life changes among others.

What therapeutic style does she use?

Her work combines active listening with structured approaches such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Trauma-Focused Therapy to address symptoms and develop practical skills.

How long has she been practicing?

She has 15 years of professional experience working in both independent practice and agency settings.

What credentials and licensure does she hold?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with the designation FL LMHC MH11751 practicing in Florida.

Can I work with her if English is not my first language?

She provides services in English and is not currently accepting international clients.

Which session formats are offered?

Sessions are available by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.

How much do sessions cost?

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

What steps are needed to begin therapy?

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

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, Anxiety Trauma and abuseParenting issuesDepression ADHD

Also works with

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementSelf esteemBipolar disorderCoping with life changesCoaching

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesBody imageCodependencyCommunication problemsDisruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)EmptinessFamily problemsImpulsivity Isolation / loneliness Mood disorders Panic disorder and panic attacks Post-traumatic stress Self-harmSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Motivational InterviewingTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Florida

Languages

English