About Donna Rial-Baker
Focus areas
Anger Management
Borderline Personality Disorder (BPD)
Psychological Trauma
Anxiety
Couples Therapy
Stress Management
Bereavement / Grief Counseling
Depression
Clientele seen
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Young adults (18-24)
Couples
Seniors (65+)
Families
Treatment approaches
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Narrative
Christian Counseling
Dialectical (DBT)
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Existential
Identity
Gender
FemaleSexuality
StraightFaith
ChristianEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Donna Rial-Baker
If you are seeking a therapist who understands your unique struggles and holds your mental wellness and spiritual wholeness with equal reverence, I am here to help. As a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) holding a Doctor of Ministry and a certificate in Spiritual Direction, I offer a unique blend of clinical expertise and intentional soul care.
My practice warmly welcomes all who seek help and are a good match for my areas of expertise. You do not need to hold a Christian faith to work with me. However, for those who are Christians or spiritual seekers, I offer a dedicated space to integrate your faith into your healing journey. Regardless of your background, goals, or philosophy, we will work together and look beyond surface-level coping to renew your mind, establish healthy boundaries, and cultivate genuine, uncommon peace and contentment.
Areas of Focus & Clinical Specialties: To promote emotional wellness, wholeness, peace, and true contentment, I treat the following: anxiety, stress, mild-to-moderate depression, trauma causing mild-to-moderate interference in your everyday life or relationships, anger management with non-violent presentation, emotional dysregulation, relationship fractures due to mental health concerns, obsessive non-violent thought patterns, grief, and inner-healing grief from childhood or recent wounds.
Practice Boundaries & Safety Policy: To ensure you receive the highest standard of care, my virtual practice is designed for individuals seeking support for mild-to-moderate mental health concerns. Because telehealth has inherent limitations in managing acute crises, my practice is not equipped to treat active psychosis or acute suicidal ideation. If you are experiencing these challenges, your safety is my highest priority, and I strongly encourage you to seek help from your local emergency services, which can offer the immediate support you deserve.
Are you ready for change, challenge, and growth? Let’s take this next step together.
What should a new client know about working with you?
During our initial sessions, we will explore concerns and collaborate to create a plan using solution-focused strategies to help you attain your goals. We will challenge thoughts that create barriers between you and your goal(s) and/or peace. You will learn the power of realistic and honest thought authoring to achieve your counseling goal(s) with measurable results.
You will be given enjoyable but challenging, concrete homework to do between sessions; this could be an action within a relationship, journal writing, rating yourself on a progress chart, or other methods that work best for each client. We may laugh and cry, but we will go deep so that we can determine the best roadmap to your recovery!
In our follow-up sessions, we will review your progress, look at any roadblocks, and find ways to overcome them together. Our goal is to see growth—big or small—between every session. I design our time to be engaging: often fun--yet insightful--and always a powerful catalyst for you to achieve your personal goals.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
My therapeutic process is collaborative, structured, and tailored to your unique story. I integrate evidence-based clinical modalities with holistic care to help you move from feeling stuck to experiencing genuine peace. Here is how we will work together:
1. Understanding Your Narrative (Narrative Therapy) We begin by exploring your life story. Together, we look at the "scripts" or narratives you have been living by—especially those shaped by past wounds, childhood experiences, or grief. By externalizing these challenges, we can begin to re-author your story, shifting your perspective from feeling defined by your struggles to becoming the active author of your future.
2. Identifying and Shifting Thought Patterns (CBT) Next, we examine the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), we identify automatic, unhelpful thought patterns that create barriers to your peace. I will help you develop practical tools to challenge these thoughts, renew your mind, and establish healthier cognitive habits.
3. Clarifying Values and Building Resilience (ACT) Using Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), we work on accepting what is out of your control while committing to actions that align with your deepest values. We focus on psychological flexibility, helping you defuse from difficult emotions and take concrete steps toward a meaningful, purpose-driven life.
4. Optional Spiritual Integration (Christian Counseling) For clients who desire it, we seamlessly integrate Christian counseling and spiritual direction into this process. We connect psychological principles with spiritual truths, utilizing scripture, prayer, and faith-based reflection to foster deep soul care and spiritual wholeness. (Please note: this is entirely optional and tailored to your comfort level).
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Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
Initial session: $139 for 60 minutes
Ongoing session: $112-139 for 45 minutes
- Sliding scale: Offers lower out-of-pocket fees on an individual basis, typically based on your ability to pay
- Files your insurance claim: You pay the session fee upfront and the provider files the claim for you, so you can get reimbursed directly without worrying about the paperwork
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Amberton University, Master's in Professional Counseling
NPI number
1619124914
How soon can I make an appointment with Donna Rial-Baker?
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Is Donna Rial-Baker accepting new patients?
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What practice does Donna Rial-Baker work with?
Donna Rial-Baker works with The Rial-Baker Psychotherapy Clinic.
What are common reasons for patients to see Donna Rial-Baker?
Donna Rial-Baker frequently sees patients for Depression, New Patient Visit, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Sleep Problems. You can see other visit reasons for Donna Rial-Baker on their profile.
What languages does Donna Rial-Baker speak?
Donna Rial-Baker speaks English.