Dr. Rachael Baker

Dr. Rachael Baker welcomes people who are feeling stuck by life changes or overwhelmed by stress and anxiety. She introduces herself plainly and offers a calm, steady presence for those ready to talk about parenting strain, relationship troubles, grief, or shifts in mood. She holds a Doctor of Philosophy in Counseling Studies and practices as an LMHC in Florida. Dr. Baker speaks English and brings 15 years of clinical experience to her work.

In sessions she focuses on listening first and learning what matters to each person. Her style mixes practical skills with supportive conversation so clients can try new ways of managing thoughts, feelings, and day-to-day challenges. She often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thinking and build coping steps.

Dr. Baker also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance when feelings feel intense. Motivational Interviewing is part of her approach when someone wants help finding motivation to change difficult habits. Trauma-Focused Therapy informs her work with people who bring traumatic experiences to therapy.

Her background includes both private practice and agency roles across many settings. She has worked with people facing ADHD, mood disorders, parenting and blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, and post-traumatic stress. That range helps her tailor the plan to each person’s goals.

Her aim is collaborative: she helps people set small, practical goals and practices new skills in session. If a client chooses to move forward, she supports steps that fit day-to-day life and personal values.

How her approaches translate to online work

Dr. Baker commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thinking and try concrete behavior changes, which suits short exercises and focused conversations. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy to teach emotion regulation and coping skills when stress or strong feelings get in the way of daily life. Motivational Interviewing helps people clarify their own reasons for change and plan small, sustainable steps.

Choosing the right approach is part of the work. She collaborates with each person to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That might mean practicing a new skill together in a session or setting a small homework step to try between visits. The plan is adjusted over time based on what helps most.

If you are considering online therapy, confirm the current session options before booking so you know which formats are available. Many people find online work fits around busy schedules and can make it easier to keep regular appointments. It also allows brief check-ins when a shorter contact is helpful, and it removes travel time so skill practice can fit into a lunch break or a quiet evening.