Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
How Rachael works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida
- Years in practice
- 15
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Rachael
Dr. Rachael Baker welcomes people who feel overwhelmed by anger, stress, or life changes. She focuses on helping individuals who struggle with anxiety, depression, grief, ADHD, relationship strains, and parenting stress.
Her direct style helps people spot patterns and learn practical ways to respond differently. Dr. Baker is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, practicing in Florida for 15 years.
She holds a Master of Science in Mental Health Counseling and a PhD in Counseling Studies, both earned from Capella University.
Background and approach
Her background includes work in independent practice and agency settings, where she has supported people with mood disorders, trauma, and behavioral concerns. In sessions she listens closely and works to understand each person’s unique situation. She uses straightforward tools to help manage strong emotions and impulsivity, and partners with clients to set clear goals.
Techniques drawn from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Dialectical Behavior Therapy are used to build skills that can be practiced between meetings. She also draws on Motivational Interviewing and Trauma-Focused Therapy when the situation calls for it. That combination supports motivation for change and addresses painful experiences that affect daily life.
Dr. Baker aims to create an inclusive, respectful environment where practical steps are emphasized. People who choose her can expect a collaborative, goal-oriented process.
Sessions focus on learning skills, improving communication, and finding small changes that make a real difference. The work is paced to each person’s needs and priorities.
What Rachael works with
Everything Rachael lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Rachael's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
- Parenting issues
- Depression
- ADHD
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Adoption and foster care
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Body image
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD)
- Emptiness
- Family problems
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Mood disorders
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-harm
- Self-love
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Young adult issues
Approaches Rachael lists
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
How her approaches work online
Dr. Baker uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help people identify unhelpful thoughts and try different behaviors. CBT breaks problems into smaller parts so clients can practice new responses and reduce reactive patterns like anger or panic. She also uses Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills to build emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and clearer communication. DBT-style skills are useful when impulsivity or intense moods cause trouble in daily life.Finding the best therapeutic approach is a team effort. She will talk with each person about goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t helped before. Together they choose which methods to try and adjust the plan as progress is made so the work fits the person’s needs.
Online therapy offers flexibility for different schedules and needs. Video calls allow face-to-face conversation when a longer session or visual connection is helpful. Phone sessions can be a good option when bandwidth is limited or when a quick check-in is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging support shorter check-ins, real-time skill practice, and ongoing touchpoints between longer meetings.
Questions people ask about Rachael
What concerns does she address most often?
She works with stress, anger, anxiety, depression, trauma, ADHD, grief, self-esteem, and related mood or relationship problems.
How would you describe her therapy style?
Her approach is practical and collaborative, emphasizing listening, clear goals, and skill-building from therapies like CBT and DBT.
What is her clinical background?
She has 15 years of experience in independent practice and agency settings and has helped people with mood disorders, trauma, and behavioral concerns.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, licensed in Florida and practices there.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
She meets via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to therapist availability.