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!
Additional areas of focus: 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)
Clinical 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
MO LCSW 2003032195
MN LICSW 32388
CO LCSW CSW.09930189
FL LCSW SW20930
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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.
Written on Jan 07, 2025 after therapy with Cynthia for 4 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Cynthia for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
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!
Written on Feb 09, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Excellent listener and good advisor
Written on Jan 11, 2023 after therapy with Cynthia for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
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.
Written on Dec 20, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and trauma and abuse
Cynthia was so caring & I felt really heard when speaking to her. Would highly recommend working with Cynthia!
Written on Aug 14, 2022 after therapy with Cynthia for 2 months on issues concerning grief, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching