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Entry 164773Florida / United States

Jacqueline Baker

Jacqueline Baker, LMHC

Florida 20 years in practice

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LMHC in Florida - addictions and relationships

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  • Addictions support
  • Relationship work
  • DBT and CBT methods

About Jacqueline

Florida LMHC Jacqueline Baker has 20 years of clinical experience. She works with people facing addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, mood concerns, and stress-related issues. She practices client-centered work alongside techniques from cognitive behavioral therapy, dialectical behavior therapy, Imago relationship methods, and mindfulness. Sessions are conducted in English and her practice is based in Florida.

Jacqueline starts by listening to what each person says matters most. She uses client-centered methods to make space for a person's perspective and goals. From there she layers in cognitive behavioral strategies to spot unhelpful thinking and DBT skills to manage strong emotions and impulsivity.

When relationship concerns come up she uses Imago relationship ideas to help people notice interaction patterns and improve communication. For trauma, grief, and addiction she integrates grounding and mindfulness practices with practical coping skills. She also addresses issues such as abandonment, codependency, family of origin patterns, and first responder stress.

Her work includes support for LGBT and gender dysphoria related concerns, multicultural issues, and people living with HIV or AIDS. Jacqueline also lists focus areas like bipolar symptoms, ADHD, anger, and isolation. She frames treatment around clear goals and step-by-step skills practice.

To begin a working relationship she asks people to describe their main concern, current obstacles, and what they hope to change. The first sessions focus on assessment, goal-setting, and choosing a mix of client-centered listening and active skills-building to use moving forward.

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How key approaches are used in online sessions

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting what matters to the client. In an online setting this means the clinician prioritizes your goals, asks about what feels most important, and adjusts pacing based on your needs. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. Online sessions can include homework, thought records, and step-by-step behavioral experiments discussed during video or audio meetings. Dialectical behavior therapy (DBT) adds skills for managing intense emotions, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness. These skills can be taught in short practice segments and reinforced between sessions with simple exercises.

Choosing the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will review your concerns and goals, explain how different methods might help, and then decide together which strategies to try first. Adjustments are common as work progresses, and your feedback guides method selection and pacing.

The biography does not list specific session formats, so confirm available session types before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into daily life by reducing travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and offering options that do not require being on camera when that is preferred. These practical benefits help integrate regular sessions with work, family, and other commitments.

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Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyLGBTFamily conflictsGriefAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentCodependencyCommunication problemsDrug and alcohol addictionFamily of origin issuesFirst responder issuesForgivenessGender dysphoriaGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessMulticultural concernsPersonality disordersPolyamory / non-monogamous relationshipsPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveTraumatic brain injuryWomen's issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)Imago Relationship TherapyMindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingNarrative TherapyPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyTrauma-Focused Therapy

Experience

20+ years

Listed in

Florida

Languages

English

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Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she address?

She works with addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, anxiety, stress, self-esteem, bipolar concerns, and related topics listed in her specialties.

What therapeutic approaches does she use?

She uses client-centered therapy alongside cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), Imago relationship work, and mindfulness techniques.

How much experience does she have?

She holds 20 years of professional experience working with the listed concerns and approaches.

What credential does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Florida Licensed Mental Health Counselor (FL LMHC) and practices in Florida.

Are sessions offered in other languages or internationally?

Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.

Which session formats are available?

The biography does not list specific session formats. Please confirm current session options with the provider before booking.

How are fees handled?

Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

What are the first steps to start working together?

Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session to begin.

Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.

Jacqueline Baker

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