Dr. Rachael Baker, LMHC

Dr. Rachael Baker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida who helps people facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationship strain, parenting difficulties, and trauma. She speaks plainly with clients and focuses on practical steps that fit everyday life. Her style aims to make starting therapy feel safer and more manageable for someone worried about change.

Dr. Baker earned a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling in 2009 and a PhD in Counseling Studies in 2014, both from Capella University. She has about 15 years of clinical experience working in independent practice and agency settings. Over that time she has supported people with ADHD, mood disorders, grief, and post-traumatic stress, among other concerns.

In sessions she emphasizes active listening and empathy. She draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy tools to help people notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Therapy also inform how she guides conversations about hard experiences and next steps.

Her approach is inclusive and person-centered. She works with each person to identify small, practical goals and then builds skills to reach them. The work tends to focus on clearer communication, managing emotions, and coping strategies that can be used day to day.

To begin, she asks people to reflect on what matters most to them and what they want to change. From there she and the client plan achievable steps and track progress over time.

How her approaches translate to online therapy

Dr. Baker uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors; CBT often focuses on concrete exercises and short-term goals. She also draws on Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication, which can be practiced between sessions.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what feels most useful, and then adapt techniques so they fit the client's life. That collaboration helps decide which tools to use and how to pace the work.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit sessions into daily life, such as scheduling during a lunch break, avoiding travel time, or keeping appointments when a short check-in is needed. Online work can also make it simpler to practice skills between sessions and to apply strategies directly in real-world settings.