Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
How Dorothy works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Missouri, Washington
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Dorothy
Dorothy Baker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, anger, depression, and life changes. She uses clear, down-to-earth language to help people understand next steps and set practical goals. With 21 years in practice she aims to make the first steps feel manageable for someone worried about getting started.
Dorothy draws on a mix of methods to fit each person’s needs rather than using one fixed approach.
Background and approach
She begins by listening to where someone is now and why they sought help. Together they set realistic goals and choose tools that match the situation. <br Her background includes work in teaching and management before completing a Master in Social Work and moving into clinical practice. That variety shaped a calm, problem-focused style that values everyday strategies and honest conversation.
Sessions often focus on changing unhelpful thought patterns, building new behaviors, and increasing present-moment awareness. Dorothy also offers coaching-style support for career questions and practical life transitions. She works with concerns such as addictions, relationship strain, eating and sleeping difficulties, and compassion fatigue.
People who connect with her tend to want straightforward guidance and concrete steps they can use between sessions. Dorothy explains options plainly and helps clients track progress toward goals at a pace that fits their life.
What Dorothy works with
Everything Dorothy lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Dorothy's practice.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Anger management
- Career difficulties
- Depression
- Coping with life changes
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Trauma and abuse
- Eating disorders
- Sleeping disorders
- Self esteem
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Co-morbidity
- Commitment issues
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Veteran and Armed Forces Issues
- Money and financial issues
- Smoking / vaping cessation
- Women's issues
- Workplace issues
Approaches Dorothy lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Approaches that translate well to online work
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on clarifying personal values and taking small, meaningful steps toward them while accepting difficult thoughts and feelings. It can help with stress, anger, and life transitions by shifting focus to actions that matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, aims to identify and change unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, and problems with sleep or eating. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, nonjudgmental relationship where the therapist listens and reflects so clients can find their own solutions and move at their own pace.Finding the right approach is part of the work. Dorothy will listen to a person’s goals and try different methods to see what fits. That collaborative process helps shape sessions around individual needs rather than forcing a single technique.
Online sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone appointments, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different days and needs. Video is useful when visual cues matter, phone works well when bandwidth is limited, live chat and text help with shorter check-ins or when typing feels easier. These options make it simpler to fit therapy into a busy life and keep momentum between sessions.
Questions people ask about Dorothy
What issues does Dorothy address?
Dorothy works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, anger, depression, addictions, relationship problems, trauma and abuse, and coping with life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
She takes a collaborative, goal-focused approach and matches methods to each person’s needs, using straightforward language and practical steps.
How long has she practiced clinically?
She has 21 years of experience, including a background in teaching and management before completing a Master in Social Work and moving into clinical practice.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is located in Missouri.
Which languages are supported in sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Are remote session formats available?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging for remote work.
How are sessions priced?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability and sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the first step to begin therapy?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.