- Stress and anxiety
- Trauma informed approaches
- Parenting support
About Rachael
Dr. Rachael Baker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) in Florida with 15 years of clinical experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, depression, parenting concerns, relationship strain, ADHD, grief, trauma, and blended family issues. Her background includes both private practice and agency work across a range of presenting problems.
She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (2009) and a PhD in Counseling Studies (2014), both from Capella University. Those degrees inform a pragmatic style that focuses on what people can do differently. Sessions include active listening, clear feedback, and collaborative planning to address immediate problems and longer term patterns.
Rachael uses several evidence-based methods in her work. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and behavior. She incorporates Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing emotion and improving distress tolerance. Motivational Interviewing is used to clarify a person’s goals and strengthen commitment to change.
When parenting, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment questions, or the stresses of merging households are part of the problem, she helps clients break issues into practical steps. Conversations look at routines, communication, boundaries, and realistic strategies for day-to-day life. The tone is direct and problem-focused rather than abstract.
She offers sessions in English and practices in Florida. International clients are not accepted. Costs vary by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. To begin, select the See online therapy options button and complete the short matching questionnaire to schedule a first session.
How her approaches translate to online work
Rachael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy in her practice. CBT focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small changes to improve mood and daily functioning. DBT offers practical skills for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer interpersonal communication, which can be useful for high stress or reactive moments.She also uses Motivational Interviewing to help people weigh options and strengthen their commitment to change by clarifying personal goals. Deciding which mix of approaches to use is a collaborative process. The therapist and client review goals, try specific techniques, and adjust plans based on what works in short-term check-ins.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current options when you book. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into work or family schedules, reduce travel time, allow for shorter check-ins when needed, and let people choose whether to use video or another method if those options are supported. The emphasis is on practical access and finding approaches that suit day-to-day life rather than a one-size-fits-all model.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
15+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, parenting issues, relationship strain, ADHD, grief, mood disorders, and blended family matters.
What style of therapy does she use?
Her approach is practical and action-oriented, using active listening, clear feedback, and collaborative planning to set goals and track progress.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of experience working in both private practice and agency settings with a range of presenting problems.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC (Licensed Mental Health Counselor) and practices in Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She does not accept international clients.
What session formats are available?
Current session formats are not specified here; confirm the available options before booking so you know which formats are offered.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies with location and services. Sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is for adults and is not emergency care, mediation or legal advice. If you or a child are in danger, use the emergency numbers. Find someone else by name.