- CBT techniques
- Client-centered care
- Trauma-focused work
About Andrea
Andrea Baker is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) with 23 years of clinical experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, anger, parenting strain, grief, and changes in life circumstances. Andrea also supports people facing career questions, sleep problems, and challenges related to trauma or long-term health issues.
She began her practice working with children in therapeutic foster care, teaching life and parenting skills. For the past two decades she has worked in hospital settings, supporting people through acute medical crises and chronic illness. That background shapes how she approaches clients who are coping with illness, caregiver stress, or major life transitions.
Andrea’s approach is straightforward and practical. She listens first and helps clients set clear, small goals. She uses client-centered methods alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to help people notice patterns, try new responses, and build skills that reduce reactivity and worry.
Motivational interviewing and solution-focused work appear in sessions when clients want concrete steps and plans. Trauma-focused work is used when past events are getting in the way of daily life. Sessions often include skill practice, short action plans, and discussion about how to apply strategies between meetings.
She places emphasis on strengthening communication, building confidence, and developing coping tools for anger, work stress, parenting demands, and grief. Andrea explains options clearly and helps people identify practical next steps toward calmer interactions and steadier moods.
Approaches used in online sessions
Andrea uses client-centered work to focus on each person's priorities and strengths. That approach means the therapist listens closely, reflects what matters most, and helps people set manageable goals for dealing with anger, stress, or grief.She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going. CBT helps with anger by identifying unhelpful thinking patterns and practicing alternative responses. Trauma-focused therapy is used when past events continue to affect daily life; this work involves carefully addressing difficult memories and building coping skills to reduce their impact.
Finding the right mix of methods is part of the process. She will discuss options and work together with the client to choose approaches that fit the person's goals, preferences, and current concerns. This collaborative selection helps shape the session plan and homework between meetings.
Confirm the specific online session formats available before booking, since session delivery details are not listed in the biography. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They can also allow someone to join from a quieter location, use less bandwidth with audio-only options, or schedule a session during a work break to keep momentum going.
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Experience
23+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of anger or frustration does she help with?
She supports people who lose their temper with loved ones, feel resentment at work, or struggle with built-up frustration. Anger is listed alongside stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns.
How would she describe her therapy style?
Her style is practical and client-centered. She listens, helps set small goals, and uses skill practice and action plans.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 23 years of experience working with children and adults in foster care and hospital settings. Much of that work involved helping people through medical crisis and major life changes.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor, listed as FL LMHC, and practices from Florida.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.