Dr. Rachael Baker, LMHC

Dr. Rachael Baker greets readers with a straightforward message: she helps people who feel overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, grief, or big life changes. She works with individuals facing trauma, parenting challenges, ADHD, relationship and family strains, and struggles with self-esteem and mood. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor and practices from Florida. With 15 years of experience, Dr. Baker blends practical skills and listening. She uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people spot unhelpful thoughts and try new behaviors. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy and Motivational Interviewing when those tools fit a person's goals. Her sessions are conversational and goal-focused. She listens first, then helps set small, manageable steps to try between meetings. Homework is framed as experiments - simple actions to gather real-world feedback. She keeps an inclusive approach and pays attention to each person’s background and needs. That means adjusting pace and techniques so the work feels doable. Dr. Baker aims to be encouraging while offering clear strategies for change. People come to her for many reasons - panic attacks, trauma symptoms, parenting stress, adoption and attachment questions, or trouble with relationships. She combines talk therapy with practical tools so clients can build skills that fit daily life.

How therapy approaches translate to online care

Dr. Baker commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems alive and then testing small changes to see what helps. This approach is useful for anxiety, depression, panic, and many everyday challenges. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to teach concrete techniques for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving communication when feelings feel intense.

Choosing the right approach is something she works through with each person. Early sessions are about listening to what matters most and trying one or two methods to see what fits. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so tools and homework align with goals and daily life.

Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video mirrors an in-person visit and works well for skill teaching and interactive exercises. Phone sessions can be a simpler option when bandwidth is limited or you prefer not to be on camera. Live chat and text messaging make it easier to check in between sessions or fit brief coaching into a busy day. These options give flexibility for people balancing work, parenting, or other commitments while still using CBT and DBT techniques.