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LCSW, LICSW

Leland Baker, LCSW, LICSW

  • Experience22 years
  • LocationMissouri
  • Focus areasADHD, Trauma and abuse, and Grief
  • Therapy approachesClient-Centered Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Leland

Leland Baker is a licensed clinical social worker with over two decades of professional experience supporting people through complex life challenges. He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices from Missouri, bringing a steady emphasis on strength-based work and practical coping skills.

Background and approach

Baker draws on a broad clinical background to address concerns such as grief and loss, anger, depression, stress and anxiety, addictions, relationship and family issues, sleep difficulties, parenting, career struggles, compassion fatigue, and ADHD. He approaches clients with respect for their expertise about their own lives, helping them access inner resources and build new strategies for change.

His style blends client-centered care with evidence-informed techniques, aiming to empower people to take the steps that matter most to them. Baker offers a supportive atmosphere for those ready to explore change, whether they need short-term problem solving or ongoing therapeutic support.

Evidence-Informed Approaches and Online Options

Client-centered therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and supporting the client's own goals; it helps people feel heard and build confidence to pursue change. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches skills to identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be useful for anxiety, depression, sleep difficulties, and stress. Solution-focused therapy zeroes in on practical steps and small, attainable goals to create momentum when life feels stuck.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will work together with each person to explore which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting the plan as progress unfolds and new priorities emerge.

Online sessions are offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to increase flexibility. These formats make it easier to schedule appointments around work, caregiving, or travel and allow clients to maintain continuity of care despite geographical distance. Licensed professionals can use these tools to deliver structured therapies, brief coaching, or ongoing support while adapting methods to what works best for each client.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does he address?
He works with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, grief, anger, depression, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family problems, parenting and career challenges, sleep issues, compassion fatigue, and ADHD.
What is his general therapeutic style?
He emphasizes a client-centered approach that honors the person's own expertise and combines that with practical, goal-oriented techniques to develop coping strategies and problem solving.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He brings 22 years of professional experience working with diverse concerns and complex life transitions.
What credentials and location are associated with this therapist?
He holds LCSW and LICSW credentials and practices in Missouri with license details MO LCSW 2005014997 and WA LICSW LW 00009203.
Can people who live outside the United States work with him?
International clients are accepted and sessions can be arranged across borders, with English used as the language of therapy.
What session formats are available?
Sessions are offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences and needs.
How are fees and payments handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability, and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How does someone begin working with him?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Trauma and abuseGriefAnger managementSelf esteemDepression

Also works with

Stress, AnxietyAddictionsRelationship issuesFamily conflictsSleeping disordersParenting issuesCareer difficultiesCoping with life changesCoachingCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

AbandonmentAdoption and foster careAging and geriatric issuesAttachment issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeBlended family issuesCaregiver issues and stressCommunication problemsControl issuesDivorce and separationDomestic violenceFamily problemsFatherhood issuesForgivenessGuilt and shameHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksParanoiaPhobiasPost-traumatic stressSeasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)Social anxiety and phobiaTraumatic brain injuryWorkplace issues

Therapeutic approaches

Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Solution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

22+ years

Licensed

Washington, Missouri

Languages

English