Therapist profile
Jacqueline Baker, LMHC
Florida
LMHC in Florida - Anger and Relationships
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- CredentialsLMHC
- LicenseLMHC, Florida / MH21380
- NPI1326415662
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationFlorida
About
- CBT techniques
- DBT skills
- Mindfulness methods
About Jacqueline
Jacqueline Baker is a Florida-licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of clinical experience. She focuses on practical help for people dealing with addiction, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, low self-esteem, depression, stress, anxiety, and anger. Jacqueline speaks English and practices from Florida.
Her work is direct and person-focused. She uses client-centered conversations to understand what matters most to each person. From there she draws on cognitive behavioral techniques and mindfulness tools to address negative thoughts, impulsive reactions, and mounting resentment. Sessions aim to make feelings and patterns clearer so new choices are possible.
Jacqueline also uses elements of dialectical behavior therapy to teach emotion regulation and distress tolerance skills. For relationship concerns she blends Imago relationship ideas with communication practice to help people speak and listen more effectively. These approaches are designed to reduce reactivity and rebuild trust in close connections.
She has worked with issues related to substance use, codependency, grief, ADHD, first responder stress, and multicultural concerns. Jacqueline includes practical strategies for managing impulsivity, guilt, shame, and isolation so people can handle everyday pressures more consistently.
Her sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. She helps people set clear steps for change, then reviews progress and adjusts methods as needed. To begin, clients complete a short matching questionnaire and schedule a first session via the site's online options.
How sessions work
How Jacqueline uses CBT, DBT, and client-centered work online
Jacqueline commonly draws on cognitive behavioral therapy to help people notice and change thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety. CBT sessions focus on identifying triggering thoughts, testing their accuracy, and practicing alternative responses to reduce reactivity.She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills for emotion regulation and distress tolerance. DBT techniques teach concrete steps for handling overwhelming feelings, managing impulsivity, and reducing short-tempered responses in heated moments.
Client-centered therapy frames her overall stance in sessions. That means conversations start with the person's experience and goals, and the therapist adjusts pacing and interventions to fit those priorities. Deciding which combination of CBT, DBT, mindfulness, or Imago relationship work to use is a collaborative process between therapist and client.
Session formats are not listed in the biography, so confirm current online options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is tight, and remove the need to travel to an office. Jacqueline will help identify which approach and session rhythm fit a client's life and goals, then review and adapt the plan as progress is tracked.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she address related to anger?
She works with anger alongside issues like relationship conflict, trauma, addiction, stress, and impulsivity. Anger is treated as one part of these broader concerns.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her approach is client-centered and practical, using dialogue to identify patterns. She mixes cognitive behavioral and mindfulness strategies to change reactions over time.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of professional work experience as a clinician. That background includes work on addictions, trauma, and relationship issues.
What are her credentials and where does she practice?
She is an LMHC licensed in Florida and practices from that state. The credential is shown as FL LMHC.
Does she conduct sessions in other languages or accept international clients?
Sessions are offered in English. She is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are offered?
The original biography does not specify session formats. Please confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time. Exact fees are provided during the signup process.
How do I get started with her?
Begin by selecting the See online therapy options button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and scheduling a first session through the site.
Details come from information the therapist supplied to BetterHelp. A license can be checked with the state board.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If anyone is unsafe, use the crisis numbers.