Works with
- Anger
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
How Leland works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LCSW, LICSW
- Licensed in
- Washington, Missouri
- Years in practice
- 22
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Leland
Leland Baker is a licensed clinical social worker who brings 22 years of practice to his work in Missouri. He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and focuses on helping people cope with grief, anger, depression, stress, anxiety, and relationship concerns. He believes clients know their story best and aims to build on existing strengths to move toward change.
Clients can expect straightforward, compassionate conversation. Leland centers sessions on listening first, then on practical steps a person can try between meetings.
Background and approach
He uses clear language and works at a pace that fits each person's needs. In sessions he draws on approaches that help people understand patterns and try new behaviors. He often helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes to improve day-to-day functioning.
He also supports people sorting through grief, addiction-related challenges, or work and parenting stress. People who bring concerns about anger, trauma and abuse, ADHD, or compassion fatigue will find a focus on safety, coping skills, and clearer communication. He also addresses attachment, abandonment, adoption and foster care issues, and caregiving stress when those topics are part of a person's story.
Leland treats therapy as a collaborative process. He helps set goals together and adapts methods as progress is made. Sessions are offered in English and can be scheduled to fit varying needs and routines.
What Leland works with
Everything Leland lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Leland's practice.
- Trauma and abuse
- Grief
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Depression
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Family conflicts
- Sleeping disorders
- Parenting issues
- Career difficulties
- Coping with life changes
- Coaching
- Compassion fatigue
- ADHD
- Abandonment
- Adoption and foster care
- Aging and geriatric issues
- Attachment issues
- Autism and Asperger Syndrome
- Blended family issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Communication problems
- Control issues
- Divorce and separation
- Domestic violence
- Family problems
- Fatherhood issues
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Hospice and end-of-life counseling
- Impulsivity
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Midlife crisis
- Mood disorders
- Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD
- Panic disorder and panic attacks
- Paranoia
- Phobias
- Post-traumatic stress
- Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
- Social anxiety and phobia
- Traumatic brain injury
- Workplace issues
Approaches Leland lists
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Internal Family Systems
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 guide online sessions
Client-Centered Therapy places the person's experience at the center of work; the therapist listens deeply and follows the client's priorities while offering support and reflection. This approach helps people who need validation and a clearer sense of their own goals.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and testing new behaviors to change feelings and outcomes. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, anger, and problems with sleep or daily routines.
Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will discuss goals and try methods that match a person's needs and preferences. Decisions about which approach to use happen together and can shift as progress is made.
Online formats make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives. Video calls let people preserve visual connection for deeper conversation. Phone sessions can be a helpful alternative when lower bandwidth or hands-free conversation is needed. Live chat and text-based messaging work well for brief check-ins, tracking progress, and when written reflection feels most helpful. These options offer flexibility so people can keep therapy going around work, family, and other commitments.
Questions people ask about Leland
What types of problems does Leland address?
Leland works with people facing grief and loss, anger, depression, anxiety, stress, addictions, and self-esteem concerns. He also helps with career strain, sleep trouble, parenting stress, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe his therapy style?
He uses a client-centered approach that starts with listening and building on strengths. Sessions focus on practical steps and clearer ways to handle emotions and relationships.
What experience does he bring to sessions?
He has 22 years of professional experience working with people on issues like grief, anger management, depression, and workplace or family stress.
What are his credentials and where is he based?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Missouri. The listing shows licensure as MO LCSW and WA LICSW LW.
Can people meet with him if they are outside the US?
Yes, international clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders when logistics allow.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different schedules and communication preferences.
How does pricing work for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with him?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.