Heather Baker, LPC
Licensed counselor for trauma, anxiety, and relationships
- Trauma and abuse
- Anxiety and stress
- Relationship support
About Heather Baker
Heather Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) with a master's degree in Mental Health Counseling and six years of clinical experience supporting people through a wide range of challenges. She works with trauma, depression, anxiety, relationship conflicts, low self-esteem, military-related concerns, parenting skills, health-related issues, grief, and communication difficulties, and also focuses on areas such as chronic pain and illness, ADHD, codependency, and intimacy-related struggles. Heather blends practical skill-building with attention to the origins of symptoms, helping clients gain insight while practicing techniques that promote day-to-day coping and resilience.
Her approach emphasizes warmth, compassion, and clear clinical feedback, with a commitment to tailoring treatment to each person’s needs. Heather practices from a client-centered perspective that treats the individual as the expert on their life, offering guidance and tools rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. She integrates methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and mindfulness techniques when appropriate to address trauma, mood concerns, relationship issues, and stress management.
Coming from an ethnic background, Heather takes a nonjudgmental stance and welcomes clients from diverse cultural, spiritual, and religious backgrounds. Her work aims to help people find greater clarity, improved relationships, and more effective ways of navigating life changes and emotional pain.
Her approach emphasizes warmth, compassion, and clear clinical feedback, with a commitment to tailoring treatment to each person’s needs. Heather practices from a client-centered perspective that treats the individual as the expert on their life, offering guidance and tools rather than one-size-fits-all solutions. She integrates methods such as Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Dialectical Behavior Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing, and mindfulness techniques when appropriate to address trauma, mood concerns, relationship issues, and stress management.
Coming from an ethnic background, Heather takes a nonjudgmental stance and welcomes clients from diverse cultural, spiritual, and religious backgrounds. Her work aims to help people find greater clarity, improved relationships, and more effective ways of navigating life changes and emotional pain.
Areas of Expertise
Primary Focus
Also Specializes In
LGBTFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesParenting issuesAnger managementBipolar disorderCoping with life changesADHD
Additional Focus Areas
Chronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDissociationDivorce and separationEmptinessFatherhood issuesForgivenessImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessJealousyLife purposeVeteran and Armed Forces IssuesMoney and financial issuesMood disordersMulticultural concernsObsessions, compulsions, and OCDParanoiaPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressPrejudice and discriminationSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSocial anxiety and phobiaSomatizationWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues
Therapeutic Approach
Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Mindfulness Therapy Motivational Interviewing Narrative Therapy Solution-Focused Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy
Frequently Asked Questions
How much experience does Heather Baker have?
Heather Baker has six years of experience.
Is Heather Baker a licensed therapist?
Yes. Heather holds the LPC credential, which stands for Licensed Professional Counselor. Her license is listed as TN LPC 4828.
In which languages does Heather Baker provide therapy?
Therapy is provided in English.
Where is Heather Baker located?
Heather Baker is located in Tennessee.
How can I work with Heather Baker as my therapist?
You can work with Heather Baker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.
Does Heather Baker work with international clients?
Heather Baker does not currently work with international clients.
How much does therapy with Heather Baker cost?
The cost of therapy can vary depending on factors such as your location and the therapist's availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current details, click the "Start Therapy" button on this page.
How can I get started with therapy?
Getting started with therapy is quick and straightforward. Click the "Start Therapy" button and complete a short questionnaire that helps match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.
Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care and Healing
Heather uses client-centered therapy to create a collaborative space where the person’s experience guides the work. This approach focuses on listening, empathy, and recognizing the client as the expert in their life, helping to build insight and personal agency.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, is used to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT offers practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, stress, and patterns that interfere with daily functioning by teaching skills for thinking and acting differently.
Dialectical Behavior Therapy, or DBT, offers tools for emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improving interpersonal effectiveness. DBT can be particularly helpful for intense emotions, relationship conflicts, and situations where learning concrete coping skills reduces impulsivity and conflict.
Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Heather collaborates with each person to determine which methods best match their goals, needs, and preferences. She blends listening and assessment with practical skill-building to tailor treatment over time.
Online therapy with Heather is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, providing flexibility for people with busy schedules, mobility limitations, or caregiving responsibilities. These options make it easier to maintain continuity of care, practice skills between sessions, and access support from wherever the client is located within applicable regions.