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Dorothy Baker, LCSW, LICSW
Missouri
LCSW counselor - anxiety and life changes
See online therapy options- CBT and ACT
- Mindfulness methods
- Motivational interviewing
About Dorothy
Dorothy Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with 21 years of experience. She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Missouri. She helps people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addiction concerns, sleep and eating problems, and coping with major life changes.
Dorothy begins by asking where a person is now and why they sought help. She works with clients to set clear, realistic goals. From there she chooses approaches that fit the goals, such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy or Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and adapts methods as progress is tracked.
Her background includes teaching and management before completing a Master of Social Work later in her career. That mix of experience informs a practical approach that focuses on problem solving and skill building. Sessions emphasize noticing unhelpful thoughts and trying different ways of responding to them.
She uses techniques from client-centered work and motivational interviewing to help people find motivation and make steady changes. Mindfulness strategies may be used to reduce reactivity and improve focus. Narrative elements are sometimes brought in to help people reframe difficult experiences.
Dorothy works with a wide range of concerns including caregiver stress, midlife and aging issues, blended family dynamics, trauma and abuse, and financial or career-related stress. She helps clients translate therapy insights into everyday routines and coping habits.
To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and then schedule a first session. Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
Approaches used and how online sessions work
Dorothy commonly draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in session. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thought patterns and testing small behavioral changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety and low mood. ACT emphasizes clarifying values and building actions that align with those values while learning to accept difficult thoughts and feelings.She also uses client-centered techniques to listen and reflect, and motivational interviewing to support readiness for change. Finding the right mix of approaches is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals and try methods that fit the client’s preferences, then adjust based on what helps most.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so please confirm current online session options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life - for example shorter check-ins during a lunch break or sessions that avoid travel time. It can also allow people to use mindfulness exercises and homework between meetings to reinforce new habits. Licensed professionals aim to match approach and scheduling to each person’s needs rather than prescribing a single method.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with most often?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, addictions, sleep and eating issues, and coping with life changes among other concerns.
How does she use Cognitive Behavioral Therapy?
Dorothy uses CBT to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and test new responses. She pairs CBT techniques with goal setting and practical skill work.
What kind of experience does she bring?
She has 21 years of clinical experience and a background in teaching and management before completing a Master of Social Work.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Costs vary with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe, use the crisis numbers.