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Dr. Rachael Baker, LMHC
Florida
LMHC - Anxiety and Trauma focus
See online therapy options- CBT methods
- DBT skills
- Motivational interviewing
About Rachael
Dr. Rachael Baker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She focuses on stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, ADHD, relationship and family concerns, and coaching. She also works with grief, anger, self-esteem, bipolar symptoms, and coping with life changes.
She uses practical, structured methods to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and habits. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is one of the main tools she draws on to identify thinking patterns and test new responses. She also incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Motivational Interviewing, and trauma-focused approaches when those fit the client's goals.
Dr. Baker trained at Capella University, earning a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Counseling Studies. Her background includes work in both private practice and agency settings across a range of mood, attention, and trauma-related concerns. Over the years she has supported people dealing with adoption and foster care issues, attachment questions, autism and Asperger syndrome, blended family challenges, and communication problems.
In sessions she listens and works with clients to set clear, manageable goals. She uses straightforward exercises and skill practice that can be used between meetings. Sessions include checking progress, adjusting strategies, and planning next steps so people can try different ways of responding to stress and relationships.
People who choose her often want hands-on, step-by-step help for everyday problems. She offers a practical approach that links what people are thinking and doing to how they feel, and then tests new habits to see what helps most.
How her approaches work for remote sessions
Dr. Baker commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her work. CBT focuses on spotting unhelpful thoughts and testing small behavior changes to reduce anxiety or low mood. DBT teaches concrete skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.Finding the right approach is part of the process. She will work with each person to choose methods that match their needs, goals, and preferences. That collaborative step helps decide whether CBT exercises, DBT skills training, or motivational techniques are most useful right now.
The practical benefits of online sessions include easier scheduling and fitting therapy into a busy day. Online work can make it simpler to do brief check-ins, practice in-the-moment skills during a break, or use screen-shared worksheets together. Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered and can pick the arrangement that fits your routine.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address most often?
She commonly helps with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, parenting, depression, ADHD, relationship and family issues, grief, and coping with life changes.
How would she describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is practical and structured, using clear goal-setting, skills practice, and short exercises drawn from CBT and related methods.
What is her clinical background?
She has a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Counseling Studies from Capella University and about 15 years of experience in private practice and agency settings.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) licensed in Florida and practices from that state.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the US work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What are the steps to begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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