Dr. Baker is a therapist I feel very fortunate that I was coupled with. She has the highest level of therapeutic education and was well equipped to address my concerns and needs during our sessions. I appreciate the time she spent with me.
Dr. Cynthia Baker, LCSW
Experienced mental health professional
Provides online counseling through BetterHelp
At a glance
Cynthia is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.
- 5.0 stars
- Clients are very satisfied with Cynthia. View 13 reviews
- Speaks English
- Offers Telehealth visits
- Licensed in Missouri, Colorado, and 2 more
Recent reviews
I have really appreciated my time with Dr. Baker. She listens with kindness and empathy, but also offers helpful suggestions, and encourages me to take action.
More about Cynthia
- 19 years' experience
- Female
- LCSW, LICSW
I have 21 years experience providing evidenced based therapy to young and older adult clients. I am a trained Clinical Social Worker coming from private practice, college mental health and geriatric behavioral health background who will listen with acceptance and encouragement. I primarily work with new clients experiencing anxiety or depression related symptoms, going through life changes/motivation work, grief and loss, and accept clients with chronic mental health backgrounds such as bipolar and other chronic mental health conditions. I provide evidenced based therapies and am eclectic, using strategies from Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Solution Focused Therapy, Validation Therapy, and some Dialectical Behavior Therapy, to name a few.
We begin the therapy relationship where the client is (where you are) and establish a plan that is comfortable for you. I genuinely like people. I have a heart for listening and exploring thoughts and feelings about your life and events. I do like to make our therapy actionable--- and I want to help you find clarity, establish therapy goals, and move towards healthy actionable coping/change.
Together, we find strategies that can improve internal acceptance, healthy coping, and ultimately making personal, relationship, environmental changes. I look forward to working together!
Specialties
Stress
Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem
Depression
Coping with life changes
Addictions
LGBT
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
Intimacy-related issues
Eating disorders
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Coaching
Compassion fatigue
ADHD
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)
Treatment Approaches
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)
- Mindfulness Therapy
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
Licenses
Dr. Cynthia Baker's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1275699399.
- LCSW · Missouri · 2003032195 · Expires September 2026
- LCSW · Colorado · CSW.09930189 · Expires August 2025
- LCSW · Florida · SW20930 · Expires March 2025
- LICSW · Minnesota · 32388 · Expires November 2025
About online counseling
- Affordable.
- Pay a low flat fee.
- Convenient.
- Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
- Available now.
- There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.
Online counseling allows you to receive care from a mental health practitioner via phone, video chat, or instant messaging. It is convenient for those who may have trouble getting to or would prefer not to have in-person therapy appointments. Starting at $65 per week, online counseling is generally more affordable than in-person counseling. A study by researchers at University of California, Berkeley found that online counseling can be just as effective as face-to-face therapy while being more convenient, affordable, and accessible.
Reviews for Dr. Cynthia Baker
All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.
Overall rating:
Dr. Baker is a therapist I feel very fortunate that I was coupled with. She has the highest level of therapeutic education and was well equipped to address my concerns and needs during our sessions. I appreciate the time she spent with me.
I have really appreciated my time with Dr. Baker. She listens with kindness and empathy, but also offers helpful suggestions, and encourages me to take action.
Dr. Baker is AMAZING! She sincerely listens to each of my stories and struggles with grace and encouragement. She is gentle yet firm in her guidance which has helped me make strides in my personal and professional goals. I am beyond grateful for Dr. Baker’s support. She’s the best of the best!
Excellent listener and good advisor
Dr. Baker made me feel very comfortable with talking to her. This is my first time doing therapy and I was so glad that she made me feel like it was okay to open up about my situation. She made me feel heard and provided so many great things for me to continue using in my daily life in order to be better.
Cynthia was so caring & I felt really heard when speaking to her. Would highly recommend working with Cynthia!
I have been seeing Cynthia for 3 months now and she already helped me a lot. (I can really feel my life is changing for the better!) She is great listener, compassionate and really caring therapist. Her reflections always give me something to work on until next session together. She has been my business coach and have been following me in all my anxiety and down moments working on teaching me the tools to be able to overcome them. She has being patience and waiting for me to be ready to work on the next step. It’s being such a great journey and I am looking forward to continuing it. I would strongly suggest her an better help!
I LOVE HER
I have been matched with Cynthia and immediately she was able to connect and build a great rapport with me. She made me feel safe and listen to during our sessions. For the first time, I wasn't anxious before therapy sessions. During our sessions, her questions and guidance helped me navigate my emotions, like anxiety, stress and burn out, and get to the bottom of what's causing them as well as techniques and strategies on how to deal with them. She challenged me in a productive way that led to big realizations! Cynthia facilitated an environment where I didn't feel judged, could truly open up and let my walls down. She is a Wizard!
I asked for help during the war in my country. Cynthia is my very first therapist and so far I have been satisfied with our meetings. She knows very well how to listen and support. I was very worried before asking for help, but since the first time I have been feeling very comfortable with sharing my problems and worries! Cynthia is a wonderful specialist who helps to gradually understand myself, build confidence and understand my desires!
She has been patient with me. I feel like a vent a ton and I really needed someone to hear me and help me navigate my life woes. She has been helpful
She’s very easy to talk to.
She is very attentive and she brings me back to the point (very good questions and recaps) and she is very helpful on suggesting different strategies to help me cope.
Frequently asked questions
Does Dr. Cynthia Baker offer telehealth visits?
Yes. Dr. Cynthia Baker works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.
What language(s) does Dr. Cynthia Baker speak?
Dr. Cynthia Baker speaks English.
How many years of experience does Dr. Cynthia Baker have?
Dr. Cynthia Baker has 19 years of experience.
Where is Dr. Cynthia Baker licensed to practice?
Dr. Cynthia Baker is licensed to practice in Missouri, Colorado, Florida, and Minnesota.
Does Dr. Cynthia Baker accept clients outside of the United States?
No, Dr. Cynthia Baker does not accept clients outside of the United States.
Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?
Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."
What treatment approaches does Dr. Cynthia Baker offer?
Dr. Cynthia Baker offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, and Solution-Focused Therapy.
How can I communicate with Dr. Cynthia Baker?
Dr. Cynthia Baker can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.
How do I get started with Dr. Cynthia Baker?
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