- Evidence-based approaches
- Person-centered care
- 15 years experience
About Rachael
Dr. Rachael Baker welcomes people who are ready to make changes but feel stuck. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) practicing in Florida with 15 years of experience. She emphasizes clear, practical steps so clients can feel more able to manage day-to-day life.
Her work focuses on common struggles like stress, anxiety, depression, parenting strain, ADHD, grief, and relationship and family concerns. Codependency appears among her additional focus areas. She also supports people facing trauma, mood disorders, and identity issues related to LGBT concerns.
In sessions she listens first and helps people name what matters most to them. She uses straightforward tools to shift unhelpful thinking and behavior. She blends evidence-based methods with a person-centered stance so each plan fits the person sitting in front of her.
Rachael earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2009 and a PhD in Counseling Studies in 2014, both from Capella University. Her background includes work in private practice and agency settings where she supported a wide range of presenting problems.
People who come to her can expect a respectful, inclusive approach that aims to identify practical changes. She invites collaboration on goals and steps, and she frames therapy as a process of figuring out what works for each person.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Rachael commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Trauma-Focused Therapy in her work. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy focuses on identifying thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going and teaching practical skills to change them, which can help with anxiety, depression, and attention struggles. Trauma-Focused Therapy centers on understanding how traumatic events affect emotions and behavior and on building tools to manage symptoms and reclaim daily functioning.Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will work with each person to match methods to their goals and needs, adjusting as progress is made. That means trying a strategy, checking how it feels, and changing course if something does not fit.
If you are considering online therapy, confirm the session formats available before booking since the biography does not list them. Online work can make it easier to fit appointments into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight. Talk with the therapist about timing, whether sessions will be video or audio, and how to shape appointments so they work with everyday life.
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Experience
15+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She supports people dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, parenting challenges, ADHD, grief, relationship and family concerns, mood disorders, trauma, and codependency among other issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical. She listens, helps clarify goals, and uses tools to change thinking and behavior while staying person-centered.
What is her professional background?
She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling (2009) and a PhD in Counseling Studies (2014) from Capella University and has 15 years of clinical experience in private practice and agency settings.
Where does she practice and what are her credentials?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor with a Florida LMHC credential and practices in Florida.
Can I work with her in a language other than English?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Please confirm the current session options before booking, as formats are not specified in the biography.
How are costs handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.
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