Dorothy Baker , LCSW, LICSW

Dorothy Baker brings a background in teaching and management to her clinical practice, having returned to graduate school later in her career to complete a Master in Social Work. She values the variety of experiences that led her to clinical work and enjoys helping people from diverse cultures, ages, and life circumstances.

Her therapy begins by learning where a person is right now and why they sought help. From that starting point she collaborates with each client to set realistic, workable goals. Once goals are established, she identifies which therapeutic method is most likely to help - for some clients that may be Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for others Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or a solution-focused approach.

Dorothy holds clinical social work credentials as a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), and she adapts her interventions to fit each individual rather than relying on a single technique. Her practice emphasizes practical, goal-oriented work tailored to what actually helps the person in front of her.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Support

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, encourages people to clarify their values and take committed action toward them while learning to live with difficult thoughts or feelings. It is often used when people want to build a more meaningful life despite ongoing stress or internal struggle.

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on understanding each person from their own perspective and offering empathy, acceptance, and support to help them find their own solutions. This approach is helpful for people who need a respectful, nonjudgmental space to explore life changes and personal goals.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thinking patterns and test new ways of responding. It is frequently used for anxiety, depression, stress, and other challenges where changing thoughts and behaviors can reduce distress.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Dorothy works collaboratively with clients and licensed professionals to determine which methods best match a person’s needs, goals, and preferences, and she adjusts the plan as progress unfolds.

Online therapy offers flexibility - sessions can take place by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life or access help from different locations. These options support ongoing engagement and allow clients to choose the format that feels most comfortable and practical for them.