- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Parenting support
- Grief and loss
About Ava
Ava Baker is a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCMHC) practicing in North Carolina with seven years of professional experience. She works with adults facing stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief and parenting concerns. She also focuses on communication problems, forgiveness, life purpose, midlife reassessment, and building self-love.
Ava asks clients to see themselves as experts in their own stories. She notices strengths people already have and uses those as starting points. Sessions are straightforward and practical. The aim is to find what helps in day-to-day life rather than add more tasks.
In her sessions Ava uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, which looks at how thoughts, feelings and actions connect. She helps people try small changes, notice what shifts, and problem-solve when things get stuck. Conversations are focused and goal-oriented so progress can be tracked.
Ava often works with people who feel stuck after a major change - like a job shift, loss, or shifting parenting demands. She assists with coping strategies for strong emotions and with clearer communication during conflict. She also supports people who are rethinking what matters next in life.
Practical tools, short experiments and clear steps are a regular part of her work. She encourages gentle reflection and repeated practice instead of sudden fixes. Getting started involves a simple matching process and scheduling a first session.
How Ava applies CBT online and finds the right fit
Ava uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to help people notice the links between thoughts, feelings and actions. She supports clients in testing small behavior changes and tracking what helps for stress, anxiety and coping with life changes.Finding the best approach is part of the work. She discusses goals and preferences with each person and adjusts strategies together. That means deciding whether short practical exercises, communication practice, or grief-focused conversations are most useful for current needs.
Session formats are not specified in the biography, so confirm available options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy week, reduce travel time, and allow brief check-ins when needed. It can also let people choose simpler setups like audio-only if bandwidth or a shorter check-in is preferable. Ava aims to match approach and logistics to what will realistically fit into everyday life.
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Therapeutic approaches
Experience
7+ years
Listed in
North Carolina
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she help with?
She works with stress, anxiety, family conflict, grief, parenting issues, and midlife or life-purpose questions.
How would she approach feeling stuck or directionless?
She uses practical, goal-focused work and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and test small changes.
What is her background and experience?
She has seven years of professional experience supporting adults through stress, grief, parenting challenges, and life transitions.
What credential and location does she hold?
She is an NC LCMHC - a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor in North Carolina.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How does cost and scheduling work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule your first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the crisis numbers.