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- CBT
- EMDR
- Motivational interviewing
About Kaitlyn
South Carolina LISW-CP with 10 years of experience, Kaitlyn Baker helps people navigate stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions, and life changes. She also focuses on workplace issues, relationship concerns, LGBT issues, compassion fatigue, and young adult struggles. Kaitlyn works with people who need practical tools and clear steps more than theory.
Kaitlyn uses approaches such as client-centered work, cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), EMDR, and motivational interviewing. In sessions she listens, reflects concerns back, and helps the person try specific skills between meetings. She aims to identify patterns that keep problems stuck and then test small changes to shift those patterns.
Sessions emphasize concrete strategies for coping with strong emotions, improving communication, and managing stress. For trauma-related concerns she may use EMDR along with grounding and stabilization skills before moving into processing. For motivation and change she uses motivational interviewing paired with CBT-style planning.
Kaitlyn describes her role as collaborative. She helps people set short-term goals, track progress, and adjust tools that aren’t helping. She uses plain language and short exercises so people can apply what they learn in everyday life.
Her background includes a decade of clinical experience in South Carolina and the credential LISW-CP, which indicates licensure as an independent social worker with clinical practice privileges. Sessions are conducted in English and she does not work with international clients. To begin, users complete the matching questionnaire and schedule a first session.
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How her approaches translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening and reflecting so clients feel understood and can steer sessions toward what matters most. Online sessions can use this approach to build clarity about goals and priorities through conversation and brief exercises.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks problems into thoughts, behaviors, and feelings and tests small behavioral experiments to change unhelpful patterns. In virtual sessions CBT can include collaborative worksheets, homework tasks, and step-by-step planning to practice between meetings.
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is used for trauma processing and involves guided recall alongside bilateral stimulation to reduce distress. When EMDR is part of care, it is introduced alongside stabilization skills and only used once the person and therapist agree it is appropriate.
Deciding which approach to use is a joint process. The therapist will discuss options, try methods that fit the concern and the person’s preferences, and adjust the plan if something isn’t helping. This is a practical collaboration focused on what works for everyday life.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm current session options before booking. Many people find online sessions help fit therapy into weekdays, reduce travel time, and make it easier to schedule shorter check-ins or longer weekly sessions. The clinician will work with the client to set a rhythm and session length that fits their routine.
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Areas of expertise
Also works with
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Listed in
South Carolina
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address?
She supports people with stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, depression, self-esteem, addictions, life changes, workplace issues, relationship and LGBT concerns, compassion fatigue, and related areas.
What is her therapeutic style?
She practices in a collaborative, client-centered way and uses practical skills from CBT and DBT alongside EMDR and motivational interviewing when appropriate.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 10 years of professional work experience doing clinical social work in a variety of settings.
What credential does she hold and where is she based?
She holds the LISW-CP credential and is licensed in South Carolina.
Which languages are offered?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I get started?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.