- CBT
- ACT
- Mindfulness
About Dorothy
Dorothy Baker is an LCSW and LICSW with 21 years of clinical experience based in Missouri. She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, career strain, addictions, and life changes. She also supports people facing relationship struggles, trauma and abuse, sleep and eating problems, low self-esteem, and compassion fatigue.
She began her professional life in teaching and management before returning to graduate school to earn a Master in Social Work. That background shaped how she listens and how she structures sessions. She pays attention to what brings each person in and what is realistic for their life now.
Sessions start by identifying current concerns and setting practical goals. From there she chooses an approach that fits the person’s situation. She commonly uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and also draws on client-centered methods, mindfulness, and motivational interviewing.
She explains options plainly and adapts when something isn’t working. The focus is on small, usable changes people can try between sessions. That might mean new ways of responding to anger, clearer boundaries at work, or strategies to manage stress and cravings.
Her experience includes a wide range of life stages and situations, including aging and caregiver stress, blended family issues, divorce and separation, and veteran-related concerns. People who want direct, practical conversations about anger and related problems may find her style helpful.
How therapeutic approaches are used in online sessions
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy helps people notice painful thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It focuses on values and small actions that move a person toward what matters. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at patterns of thought and behavior, and teaches concrete skills to reduce reactivity, manage anger, and change unhelpful habits.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to try methods that match their goals and preferences. If something does not fit, it can be adjusted so sessions stay practical and focused on real-life changes.
Confirm the therapist's current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy schedule, shorten check-ins when needed, or use a phone session if video is difficult. The goal is to help people apply CBT, ACT, and mindfulness skills to everyday problems like workplace frustration, family tension, sleep disruption, or cravings without promising any specific outcome.
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Experience
21+ years
Listed in
Missouri, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, career issues, addictions, relationship concerns, trauma and related struggles.
What is her therapy style like?
She starts by learning where a person is now and sets realistic goals. Then she uses approaches that fit the person rather than one fixed method.
How much experience does she have?
She has 21 years of clinical experience and a background in teaching and management before completing a Master in Social Work.
What credentials and location apply?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Missouri.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English only.
Can international clients work with her?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How are sessions scheduled and paid for?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I do to start?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.