Therapist profile
Jacqueline Baker, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Addictions and Relationships
Continue with JacquelineWhere Jacqueline stands
- Credentials
- LMHC
- License
- LMHC, Florida / MH21380
- NPI
- 1326415662
- Experience
- 20 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
About
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Codependency focus
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Baker is a Florida LMHC with 20 years of professional experience. She works with adults on concerns including addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, and motivation. She also addresses issues such as ADHD, grief, anger, and matters related to gender and sexual identity.
Jacqueline uses straightforward conversation to help people sort out what feels stuck. She listens for patterns that keep someone stuck in people-pleasing, codependent dynamics, or repeated conflicts. Together she helps clients set small, practical steps to test new ways of coping and relating.
Her work draws on client-centered methods that focus on what matters to the person in the room. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thinking and Dialectical Behavior Therapy skills for managing intense feelings. Mindfulness tools and relationship-focused ideas from Imago therapy appear when they fit the goals.
Sessions tend to focus on clear goals like setting boundaries, reducing substance-related harm, improving communication, or managing mood and anxiety symptoms. Jacqueline checks in about what is working and adjusts the plan as needed. Progress is measured by real changes in day-to-day behavior rather than labels.
People who reach out can expect direct, practical conversation about next steps. Jacqueline helps clients break patterns that leave them overwhelmed by other people’s needs and regain a clearer sense of priorities and choice.
How sessions work
How Jacqueline uses online sessions and therapeutic approaches
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on the person’s priorities and experience. It gives space for someone to describe what matters most and for the therapist to reflect and clarify next steps. This approach helps when people are unsure what they want to change or feel overwhelmed by others' needs.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down unhelpful thoughts and behaviors into parts you can test and change. It is useful for anxiety, depression, and patterns like people-pleasing. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for handling intense emotions, reducing impulsivity, and improving interpersonal effectiveness.
Jacqueline treats finding the right mix of approaches as a collaborative process. She will talk with clients about goals, try tools in session, and adjust methods based on what helps most. The plan is shaped by your needs, goals, and preferences rather than a fixed protocol.
Session formats were not specified in the biography, so confirm current options when you schedule. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life, require less travel time, and allow shorter or more frequent check-ins when needed. Therapists can also use video or phone approaches to accommodate quieter surroundings, lower bandwidth, or a brief appointment during a lunch break.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What problems does she help with?
She works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self-esteem, depression, anxiety, stress, ADHD and related concerns such as codependency and family of origin issues.
What is her therapeutic style?
She uses a client-centered approach with practical tools from CBT and DBT, plus mindfulness and Imago ideas when useful. Sessions emphasize clear steps you can try between meetings.
How much experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience helping people with addictions, relationships, trauma, mood concerns and motivation.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a Florida LMHC and practices from Florida.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Please confirm current session options before booking as formats were not specified in the biography.
How much do sessions cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are not safe at home, use the crisis and helpline numbers.