- Sleep and rest support
- Practical coping skills
- Experience with medical crises
About Andrea
Andrea Baker is a licensed mental health counselor in Florida with more than two decades of experience. She helps people who are dealing with stress, anxiety, sleep problems, depression, parenting strain, relationship issues, grief, trauma, and challenges like ADHD or compassion fatigue. Her approach is practical and straightforward, aimed at easing daily struggles and improving rest where sleep is a concern.
Andrea began her career supporting children in therapeutic foster care, teaching life skills and parenting strategies. She then spent many years working in hospital settings with people facing acute medical crises, offering supportive counseling through difficult health journeys. That background shaped her focus on coping skills and calm, workable routines.
In sessions she uses clear, collaborative techniques to teach coping strategies, build confidence, and improve communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Client-Centered methods are often part of her work, alongside Motivational Interviewing and Solution-Focused ideas. Trauma-Focused approaches are applied when people need help processing painful events.
Andrea often helps people set small, achievable goals - for sleep, mood, or daily functioning - and tracks progress together. She talks through grief, supports parents adjusting after childbirth, and helps people manage symptoms so they can feel more stable. Her tone is encouraging and practical, focused on tools that can be used between sessions.
With 23 years as an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - she brings long experience without jargon. Conversations are meant to be respectful and direct, with steps people can try right away to rest better and handle life changes.
How Andrea’s approaches translate to online care
Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening and helping people find their own solutions. The therapist follows the person’s lead, reflects concerns, and supports their choices so clients feel understood and respected.Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches practical skills to change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. It often involves short exercises and simple experiments to reduce anxiety, improve sleep routines, and lift mood.
Motivational Interviewing is a collaborative way to help someone find the motivation to change. It’s useful for setting goals like better sleep habits, managing substance use, or taking steps toward career or health plans.
Finding the best approach is part of the work together. The therapist will talk with each person about needs, goals, and preferences and then suggest methods to try. That decision is revisited as progress is made so the plan can change if needed.
For practical online care details, confirm which session formats are offered before booking. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter check-ins when schedules are tight, and remove travel time so people can use breaks more effectively. Discuss format options with the therapist to pick what fits daily life and supports restful routines.
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
23+ years
Credentials
Florida
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does Andrea help with?
She supports people facing stress, anxiety, depression, sleep problems, parenting and relationship strain, grief, trauma, ADHD, and related challenges.
What is her therapy style like?
Her style is practical and collaborative. She focuses on clear tools, short-term goals, and strengthening a person’s existing strengths.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Andrea has 23 years of counseling experience working with children and adults in foster care and hospital settings.
What are her credentials and where is she located?
She is an LMHC - Licensed Mental Health Counselor - practicing in Florida.
Which languages are available for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people from other countries work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are fees handled?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.