Locations North Carolina Therapists Ava Baker

Ava Baker

She/Her/Hers

Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor, LCMHC Master of Counseling, MC

North Carolina Accepting Online

Raleigh Not Accepting In-person

Updated June 15, 2022

Specialties & Expertise

Anxiety
Depression
ADHD

Self-esteem
Stress management
LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics

Professional statement

Ava Baker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) who works with a wide range of age groups; however, she has a passion for children and adolescents with issues such as anxiety, depression, and ASD. Having a child with autism sparked a passion for those individuals and families who face the challenges and struggles associated with a childhood disorder.

Ava has experience working with diverse populations. Her experience includes 28 years as an elementary school teacher and 3 years as a mental health counselor. She has worked in a variety of settings, including working with the families of adolescents with juvenile justice involvement, adolescent day treatment, and school-based therapy including involvement in classroom settings and community health. Her areas of experience include depression, anxiety, conduct disorders, autism spectrum disorder, self-esteem issues, and family/parenting issues.

Ava earned her Bachelor’s degree from Fayetteville State University in Early Childhood Education and has a Master’s degree in General Counseling from Grand Canyon University. She utilizes cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) and solution-focused therapy recognizing that change comes from within. Ava employs client-centered therapy to encourage clients to develop techniques to promote a fulfilling life.

Specialties

Anxiety - Coping with excessive worry, nervousness, or stress; intense discomfort in social settings (social anxiety); sudden and intense feelings of panic (panic disorder)

Depression - Providing support and promoting healing of hopelessness, low motivation and energy, sadness, irritability, sleep disturbance, and loss of interest and pleasure in life

ADHD - Skill-building and support around organizational challenges, distracted attention, procrastination; building and maintaining healthy routines and structure

Self-esteem - Cultivating self-compassion, assertiveness, and confidence; developing ways to reduce suffering, anxiety, social withdrawal, and self-neglect

Stress management - Strengthening effective ways of coping with the stress of life and change; managing expectations of self and others

LGBTQIA, gender, & sexuality topics - Exploring topics of sexuality, gender, and identity; coping with discrimination and oppression; navigating relationship, family, and cultural challenges

General expertise

Treatment approaches

Clientele

Adults (24+)
Children (<12)
Couples

Families
Teenagers (13-18)
Young adults (18-24)

Insurance

Aetna
Beacon Health Options
Blue Cross Blue Shield
Cigna
ComPsych
First Health
Humana
Magellan Health
Medcost
Multiplan or PHCS
Tricare
United Healthcare

Out-of-pocket fees

Individual sessions: $99 (60min)

Location(s)

Online Sessions (North Carolina)

Accepting new clients online

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Please inquire about hours
Tue Please inquire about hours
Wed Please inquire about hours
Thu Please inquire about hours
Fri Please inquire about hours
Sat Please inquire about hours
Sun Please inquire about hours

Raleigh practice

8406 Six Forks Rd , Suite 104, Raleigh, North Carolina 27615

Not accepting new clients in-person

Currently Available Times

Morning (Before 10am)
Daytime (10am - 1pm)
Afternoon (1pm - 5pm)
Evening (After 5pm)
Weekends

Regular Hours

Mon Please inquire about hours
Tue Please inquire about hours
Wed Please inquire about hours
Thu Please inquire about hours
Fri Please inquire about hours
Sat Please inquire about hours
Sun Please inquire about hours

Licensure

North Carolina: 13012

Languages

English