About Keri Baker
Focus areas
Anxiety
Emotional Overeating
Self Esteem Issues
Burnout
LGBTQ+ Counseling
Women's Mental Health Issues
Disordered Eating
Low Self Esteem
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Individuals
Adults (25-64)
Families
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Internal Family Systems (IFS)
Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
Trauma Focused
Brainspotting
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Keri Baker
I'm a licensed clinical social worker in Tampa, FL, and I specialize in body image therapy and self worth work for adults who are done shrinking themselves to fit into everyone else's box.
Most of my clients have spent years following everyone else's rules about how to eat, how to look, and how to live. They're exhausted. They've tried everything. They don't feel sick enough for a treatment center, but they're absolutely not fine - and they know it. They feel like they've fallen through the cracks, and they're looking for someone who actually gets it.
I get it because I've lived it. I spent about twenty years with a shitty relationship with food and my body before finding my way out. I live in a larger body. I know firsthand what it costs to spend your whole life trying to shrink yourself - physically, emotionally, and in every other way - and I know there's another way.
My practice is explicitly LGBTQIA+ affirming, fat-positive, and neurodivergent-friendly. My office in North Tampa has snacks, fidgets, flexible seating, rainbow decor, and zero judgment. If you've ever felt dismissed, unseen, or like you were too much - in a doctor's office, a therapist's office, or just in the world in general - this is a different kind of place. The goal is that you walk in and take a breath and think, "okay, I belong here."
I work with folks who are done shrinking. Who are tired of the noise around food and their body taking up so much space in their head. Who have lost track of what they actually want and are ready to find out. You don't need a diagnosis to deserve real support.
Virtual sessions are available throughout Florida and Vermont. In-person in the Carrollwood area of North Tampa.
If you're ready to stop white-knuckling it and start living a life that actually feels like yours — I'd love to talk.
What should a new client know about working with you?
A few things I want you to know before we meet:
I am not a blank-slate therapist. I bring my whole self into the room - my history, my sense of humor (and likelihood of swearing), my own ongoing recovery from diet culture, and my genuine investment in the people I work with. I remember what you tell me.
I check in for real. Nothing you say is too much, too weird, or TMI.
My practice is explicitly weight-inclusive, fat-positive, and LGBTQIA+ affirming. If you've felt dismissed, judged, or unseen in other spaces - medical or otherwise - I want you to know that this is not that.
I work with folks who are exhausted. Who have tried everything. Who don't feel sick enough to qualify for treatment but are definitely not fine. You don't need a diagnosis to deserve support.
My in-person office in North Tampa has snacks, fidgets, flexible seating, and zero pressure to perform wellness. Shoes-off is encouraged. Lying on the couch is fine. Virtual sessions run the same way - just through a screen.
A few practical things: I'm out of network with insurance, and I provide superbills for out-of-network reimbursement. Between-session text support is included - not therapy, but real human contact when you need it. I see clients in person in Tampa and virtually throughout Florida and Vermont.
If any of this sounds like what you've been looking for, I'd love to connect.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first session is mostly me getting to know you — what's brought you in, what you've tried, what's felt hard, what you actually want. I ask a lot of questions and I listen carefully. I'm not filling out a checklist; I'm trying to understand your whole picture.
From there, we build something that fits you. I draw from Internal Family Systems (IFS), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Brainspotting, and Intuitive Eating — but I'm not rigidly following a protocol. The modality follows the person, not the other way around.
A lot of my work involves helping clients understand their internal system: the parts of them that are scared, protective, exhausted, or running the show without permission. IFS gives us a language for that. ACT helps us get clear on what your actual values are — not the ones you inherited, but the ones that live in your gut. Brainspotting helps us get to what's stuck in the body and can't always be reached through talking alone.
If food and body image are part of what brings you in, we'll work on that too - through an anti-diet, weight-neutral lens. The goal is never body change. It's a life that actually feels like yours.
Sessions are 50 minutes, often starting off weekly to get to know each other and dive into the work. I also offer therapy intensives (3 hours, half-day or full-day) are available for folks who want to go deeper, faster.
Keri Baker, LCSW is not in-network with any insurances
It’s common for mental health providers to be out-of-network. Many insurance plans offer out-of-network coverage, so you may get partially reimbursed. Learn more
Out-of-pocket fees and assistance
More information on payments and coverage
I am a private pay provider at $200 per 50-minute session. I do not accept insurance directly, but I am an out-of-network provider and supply Superbills after each session so you can submit to your insurance for potential reimbursement. Many PPO plans will reimburse a portion of the fee - I'd recommend calling your insurance company to ask about your out-of-network mental health benefits before we meet.
Office location
Keri Baker, LCSW also offers online video visits for patients
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- Columbia University, Master's in Social Work
NPI number
1063658201
How soon can I make an appointment with Keri Baker?
Generally, Keri Baker has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Keri Baker's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Keri Baker accepting new patients?
Keri Baker generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Keri Baker's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
Does Keri Baker accept my insurance?
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Can I make an appointment with Keri Baker online?
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What practice does Keri Baker work with?
Keri Baker works with Keri Baker Counseling.
Where is Keri Baker's office located?
Keri Baker has 2 office locations, including in Tampa and Merritt Island, view full addresses on Keri Baker's profile.
What are common reasons for patients to see Keri Baker?
Keri Baker frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Keri Baker on their profile.
What languages does Keri Baker speak?
Keri Baker speaks English.