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Karyl Baker, LPC

Warm, trauma-informed counseling for life’s hardest moments
  • Psychodynamic and CBT informed
  • Nonjudgmental supportive presence
  • Experienced with trauma

About Karyl Baker

Karyl Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia who understands that reaching out for support can take real courage. She offers a steady, compassionate presence for adults who are working through life challenges and looking for meaningful relief and forward movement.

With 13 years of experience, she has supported adults facing concerns such as depression, anxiety, obsessions and compulsions, post-traumatic stress, substance use, mania, hoarding, and dissociation connected to traumatic experiences. She has worked with people across a wide range of backgrounds, sexual orientations, genders, religions, and cultures, and approaches each person with care and respect for what is currently hardest in their life.

Her counseling style is warm, attentive, and non-judgmental. She often works from a psychodynamic perspective, helping clients explore how earlier experiences and present-day stressors can shape emotions, relationships, and everyday functioning. She also draws from cognitive therapy techniques to examine how thoughts influence feelings and behaviors. Karyl is trauma-informed and has experience supporting individuals impacted by trauma and abuse as they build insight, coping tools, and a stronger sense of stability.

Areas of Expertise

Also Specializes In

LGBTRelationship issuesFamily conflictsGriefIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementSelf esteemCareer difficultiesBipolar disorderCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional Focus Areas

Avoidant personalityBody imageCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCo-morbidityCodependencyCommitment issuesCommunication problemsControl issuesCoping with natural or human-caused disasterDissociationDrug and alcohol addictionEmptinessFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsForgivenessGuilt and shameHIV / AIDSHoardingHospice and end-of-life counselingImpulsivityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesMood disordersObsessions, compulsions, and OCDPanic disorder and panic attacksPhobiasPostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressProcess addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)Self-harmSelf-loveSexual assault and abuseSexualitySmoking / vaping cessationSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issues

Therapeutic Approach

Client-Centered Therapy Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) Mindfulness Therapy Psychodynamic Therapy Trauma-Focused Therapy

Frequently Asked Questions

How much experience does Karyl Baker have?

Karyl Baker has 13 years of experience working with adults on a wide range of concerns.

Is Karyl Baker a licensed therapist?

Yes. Karyl Baker is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Georgia. License: GA LPC LPC008913.

In which languages does Karyl Baker provide therapy?

Karyl Baker provides therapy in English.

Where is Karyl Baker located?

Karyl Baker is located in Georgia.

How can I work with Karyl Baker as my therapist?

You can work with Karyl Baker through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, depending on your needs and what is available.

Does Karyl Baker work with international clients?

No. Karyl Baker does not currently work with international clients.

How much does therapy with Karyl Baker cost?

The cost of therapy can vary based on factors such as your location and the therapist’s availability. Sessions are billed through a subscription that can be canceled at any time, for any reason. For current pricing details, click the “Start Therapy” button on this page.

How can I get started with therapy?

Getting started is quick and straightforward. Click the “Start Therapy” button and complete a short questionnaire to help match you with your therapist. Depending on availability, you can then schedule your first session, which may take place by phone, video call, live chat, or in-app messaging.

Evidence-Informed Approaches, Delivered Online

Karyl Baker draws from approaches that support both insight and practical change. Client-Centered Therapy focuses on creating a supportive, non-judgmental space where clients can clarify what matters most, strengthen self-understanding, and build confidence in their next steps. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) helps identify unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors and practice alternatives that better match a client’s goals, which can be useful for stress, anxiety, depression, and day-to-day coping. Trauma-Focused Therapy offers a structured, sensitive way to explore the impact of traumatic experiences while developing tools to feel more grounded and steady in the present.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. Karyl works collaboratively with clients to understand their concerns, preferences, and goals, then adjusts the focus and pacing so therapy feels relevant and workable over time.

Online therapy can make it easier to access consistent support while balancing work, family, school, or changing schedules. Sessions may take place through video calls or phone sessions, and clients can also use live chat or text-based messaging for added flexibility between appointments. This range of options can help clients stay engaged in therapy in a way that fits their lives.

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