Karen Baker, Counselor
Alcohol and Drug Counselor
Westerly, RI
Online & In-Person
About me
I am an addiction recovery counselor who specializes in trauma and abuse, offering psychoeducation, coping, and grounding skills for managing the accompanying issues of anxiety, depression, and anger.
While my specialty is chemical dependency and related issues, I focus on each client as a unique individual, with unidentified strengths and positive qualities. My approach is client-informed and solution-focused, using cognitive behavioral, narrative, and solution-focused therapies, as well as teaching mindfulness techniques and healthy life skills. I offer both short- and long-term therapy, and will help you find your inner happiness and become empowered to advocate successfully for yourself. I am currently meeting in person only with clients who are fully vaccinated and boosted, and by video telehealth calls with other clients.
License
License(s)
Professional associations
Education
Rhode Island College
Fees and insurance
Cost per session
$100 - $150Sliding scale
YesAccepted payment methods
- Cash
- Check
Accepted insurance plans
- United Healthcare
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Services
- Aetna
- Out of Network
- Medicaid
- Optum
Specialties and clinical interests
- Alcohol or Drug Use/Addictions
- Anger Issues
- Anxiety
- Bipolar & Other Mood Disorders
- Borderline Personality Disorder
- Chronic Pain
- Depression
- Domestic Abuse/Violence
- Grief & Loss
- Life Coaching
- Parenting & Parent-Child Relationships
- Self-Esteem
- Self-Injury
- Sexual Abuse
- Stress/Stress Management
- Substance Use Disorders
- Suicidality
- Trauma & PTSD
- Violence
- Women's Issues
Therapy types
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Mindfulness
- Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT)
- Trauma-Informed Therapy
Community specialties
- Trauma Survivors
Licensed to see clients in
Years in practice
Service types
- Therapy / Counseling
Types of clients
- Adolescents (13-17)
- Adults (18+)
- Individuals
Languages
- English