Taylor Baker, LPC-Associate
Houston, Texas
VerifiedTelehealth Available
My Approach to Therapy
Does everything seem perfectly fine on the outside but inside you're secretly struggling? Maybe you wonder if anyone really knows you apart from your achievements or the version you put out into the world. If so, we might be a good fit. For many people, therapy is the first time their emotions and experiences are fully validated. I’m passionate about creating a supportive and non-judgmental environment where you feel safe to openly explore your thoughts, feelings, and questions. Most of the clients I see struggle with high-functioning anxiety, depression, perfectionism, or people pleasing.
My Practice & Services
I am a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate with comprehensive training and experience helping adults between ages 18-60 alleviate anxiety, understand themselves better, improve their relationships, and live a more authentic life. Together we can work toward enhancing your well-being by rewriting old stories that no longer serve you, processing difficult childhood events, and developing coping skills to manage anxiety and stress.
How Psychotherapy Can Help
Often the hardest parts of any struggle we're facing is that we feel completely alone in it. Therapy is one place you do not have to endure the pain alone. There are few, if any, spaces in our lives where we can openly explore our thoughts, feelings, and patterns without fearing judgment or misunderstanding. My primary goal as a therapist is to help you feel safe, supported, and secure in knowing you have a witness and guide on your path to heal.
On the Fence About Going to Therapy?
I get it. I've been there too. Doing anything for the first time can be scary. Or maybe you've had a negative experience in therapy before. Only you know what is best for you. More than anything else, a good fit between the client and therapist is crucial. I encourage you to not give up in your search to find the person who truly understands and meets you exactly where you are.
Expertise & Specialties
Age Groups I Work With
TeensAdultsElders
Groups I Work With
Most of my clients struggle with high-functioning anxiety or depression and might say something like "Everything looks perfectly fine on the outside, but inside I am secretly struggling." I help my clients understand what they're feeling and identify the root causes of these emotions to improve the quality of their relationship to themselves and to others. My approach is interpersonal, which means I strongly believe in the value of the therapist-client relationship. I trained in EMDR to treat trauma. Additionally, I use evidence-based strategies from Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Somatic Experiencing to help my clients work through their thoughts and feelings at their own pace.
Therapy Services & Specialties
Concerns & Challenges Addressed
AbandonmentAcademic ConcernsAdjusting to Change / Life TransitionsAnxietyCareer Issues DepressionFamily of Origin IssuesGrief, Loss, and Bereavement
Therapeutic Approaches & Evidence-Based Methods
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing Therapy (EMDR)Internal Family Systems (IFS)Interpersonal Psychotherapy (IPT)Motivational Interviewing Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian Therapy)Somatic Experiencing (SE)Strength-Based Therapy