Dr. Rachael Baker , LMHC

Dr. Rachael Baker is a licensed mental health counselor practicing in Florida who combines formal training and practical experience to support people facing a range of life challenges. She earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2009 and a PhD in Counseling Studies in 2014, both from Capella University, and holds the LMHC credential - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - in Florida. Her career has included work in both private practice and agency settings, where she has supported people dealing with depression, anxiety, ADHD, parenting and relationship concerns, mood disorders, and trauma.

Her therapeutic stance centers on active listening and genuine empathy, with an inclusive perspective that attends to each person’s unique background and presenting concerns. She uses a holistic, integrative framework that draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Person-Centered Therapy, and Solution-Focused Brief Therapy to identify practical, achievable areas of change. Respectfulness and sensitivity are emphasized throughout the process, along with encouragement and support aimed at helping clients recognize possibilities for growth.

Dr. Baker focuses on tailoring interventions to individual needs, respecting where each person is in their journey and working collaboratively to explore options for change and improvement.

Approaches for Online Therapy and What They Address

Dr. Rachael Baker uses evidence-based methods to guide online sessions and tailors them to each person’s needs. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors and is often used for anxiety, depression, and stress-related concerns. Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, teaches practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening relationships, which can be helpful for mood regulation and interpersonal challenges. Trauma-Focused Therapy concentrates on understanding and processing traumatic experiences in ways that reduce their ongoing impact and support recovery.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dr. Baker works collaboratively with clients to assess goals, preferences, and responses to different strategies and adjusts the plan as needed to find the best fit. This collaborative stance helps shape an individualized path forward.

Online therapy offers practical flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, over the phone, via live chat, or through text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, access care from home or other convenient locations, and maintain continuity of support when life circumstances change.