Leland Baker , LCSW, LICSW

Leland Baker is a licensed clinical social worker with 22 years of professional experience who works with people facing grief, anger, career challenges, depression, and a broad range of life stressors. He brings a strengths-based perspective, viewing each person as the expert of their own story and building on existing resources to help navigate difficult transitions and recurring patterns.

He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials, which indicate advanced training and state licensure in clinical social work and the ability to provide clinical assessment and therapy. Over two decades he has helped individuals address trauma and abuse, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, parenting and fatherhood issues, sleep problems, and challenges related to caregiving, aging, attachment, and adoption or foster care.

Baker emphasizes collaboration and practical strategies, inviting clients to take the courageous first steps toward more fulfilling and balanced lives. He aims to support and empower people as they identify goals, try new approaches, and build resilience through coaching and therapy tailored to their needs.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes a respectful, collaborative relationship in which the therapist listens closely and follows the client's lead. This approach helps people explore values, build confidence, and work through issues like self-esteem, grief, and life transitions by focusing on the client's perspective and strengths.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, helps people identify unhelpful thought and behavior patterns and develop practical skills to shift them. It is often useful for anxiety, depression, anger, sleep difficulties, and coping with stressful situations.

Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on small, achievable changes and short-term goals. It can be especially effective for clients seeking concrete steps to address career concerns, relationship problems, or specific coping challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Leland Baker works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods align with their needs, goals, and preferences, and adjusts the plan as progress is made.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, making it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules or to connect from different locations. These options increase accessibility and allow therapists and licensed professionals to tailor the format to each person's comfort and practical needs.