Dorothy Baker, LCSW, LICSW
Licensed in Missouri · 21 years in practice
Dorothy Baker is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions.
License and registration
- LCSW, Missouri
- 2016039766 · expires September 2026
- LICSW, Washington
- LW 60004868 · expires February 2026
- NPI
- 1104046721 · national provider identifier
- Years in practice
- 21
- Languages
- English
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About Dorothy
Dorothy Baker is a licensed social worker who helps people manage stress, anxiety, and life transitions. She brings 21 years of experience to straightforward, practical conversations that focus on daily problems and real goals. Dorothy works to make early sessions feel simple and clear for someone who is worried and unsure where to begin.
She begins by asking where a person is now and why they came to therapy. Together they set realistic, short-term goals.
Background and approach
From there she chooses tools that match the person's needs and preferences rather than sticking to one single method. Dorothy blends several approaches including cognitive behavioral techniques, acceptance and commitment ideas, and client-centered listening. Sessions often include problem-solving, skills practice, and gentle reflection to help people change habits and handle intense feelings.
She also uses motivational interviewing when someone needs help making a difficult decision or sustaining change. Her background includes teaching and management before returning to graduate school for a Master in Social Work. That mix of roles shapes a practical, organized style in sessions.
Dorothy is licensed in Missouri as an LCSW and also holds a LICSW credential. People contact her for help with depression, anger, addiction concerns, caregiver stress, relationship strain, worries about aging, and issues like sleep or self-esteem. She offers clear steps and steady guidance rather than vague theory.
Focus areas and approaches
Everything Dorothy lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.
- 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 names
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.
Online support
Therapeutic approaches you can use online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting trapped by them and then commit to actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and major life transitions where values and direction matter. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns through practical exercises and homework. CBT is often used for anxiety, depression, sleep problems, and managing strong emotions.Dorothy aims to find the right approach together. She will talk with each person about their goals and preferences and then suggest techniques to try. That collaborative process makes it easier to adjust methods over time if something isn’t working or if priorities change.
Online therapy is offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, which makes scheduling more flexible. Video can support real-time conversation and visual cues, phone sessions work well when bandwidth is limited, and chat or messaging can be useful for brief check-ins or when a written record of ideas helps. These options help people fit therapy into work, caregiving, or travel schedules while still using structured approaches like ACT and CBT.
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Questions people ask
What concerns does she help with?
Dorothy works with a wide range of concerns including stress, anxiety, depression, anger, addictions, sleeping and eating issues, relationship strain, trauma and abuse, caregiver stress, and life purpose questions.
What is her general therapy style?
She takes a practical and collaborative approach, starting with where someone is now and setting realistic goals. Sessions focus on skills practice, problem solving, and reflecting on what helps most.
How long has she been practicing?
She has 21 years of clinical experience, with a background that includes teaching and management before completing a Master in Social Work.
What credentials and location are listed?
She holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and is located in Missouri. The profile lists MO LCSW and WA LICSW LW as credential details.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What session formats are offered?
Sessions may take place via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How does pricing work?
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 her?
Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling a session according to therapist availability.
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