Dr. Amanda Baker, LMFT
Collaborative therapy for life transitions
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About Amanda
Her style is centered on the person in front of her. She prioritizes listening first and then helping people name their goals. Sessions are collaborative - the client’s priorities guide which approaches are used. Amanda draws on several methods to match what each person needs rather than using a single fixed model.
In practice she helps people identify patterns that cause pain and tries to build useful, everyday skills. That can mean practicing new ways to communicate, learning tools to manage intense emotions, or testing small behavior changes to improve relationships and mood. She also addresses intimacy-related concerns and questions around sexual expression with direct, nonjudgmental conversation.
Her background includes a decade working with adults on issues such as depression, addiction, parenting strain, and career stress. Amanda emphasizes practical steps alongside deeper work about attachment and past wounds. She invites clients to set clear goals and to check progress as therapy continues.
People who prefer an open, collaborative approach may find her style approachable. She aims to help people leave therapy with clearer choices and skills they can use day to day.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
10+ years
Credentials
New York
Languages
English
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on clarifying what matters to a person and practicing small actions that reflect those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, career crossroads, and the uncertainty that comes with midlife changes. Attachment-Based Therapy looks at how early connection patterns influence current relationships and helps people try new ways of relating that feel safer and more satisfying.Finding the right approach is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals and preferences, and then recommend methods to try. That decision is collaborative and can shift as progress is made or priorities change.
If you are considering online sessions, confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow for consistent check-ins when life gets hectic. It also makes it simpler to use brief skills coaching or follow-up conversations between in-depth sessions. Ask about the available session options when you schedule to match the format with your needs.
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she work with most often?
She helps people with stress, anxiety, relationship and family issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy and sexual concerns, addictions, depression, and coping with life changes.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
The approach is client-centered and collaborative. She listens first, then uses techniques from several therapies to match each person's goals.
What is her clinical background?
She has ten years of clinical experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns including relationship problems, trauma, and mood issues.
What credentials and location apply to her practice?
She is a New York licensed marriage and family therapist - LMFT - practicing in New York.
Which languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions paid for and what does cost look like?
Costs vary with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.