What patients are saying
Overall rating
5.00
Average wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
“Highly recommend for support with body image and your relationship with food. She's very skilled at what she does! ”
ELLess than 1 month ago
“Keri is an incredible therapist. She really helps her clients create real and lasting change in themselves and their lives. Highly - highly recommend if you are looking for support with body image, self esteem, relationship with food. She is the real deal uses Brainspotting and authentic compassion to see her clients and meet them exactly where they are. Just cannot sing her praises enough. ”
ADLess than 1 month ago
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
FemaleSexuality
BisexualFaith
JewishEthnicity
White
Languages spoken
English
Getting to know Keri Baker
I'm a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in Tampa, FL, and I specialize in adults who are exhausted by the inner critic - the one that picks apart their body, second-guesses every food choice, and whispers that they're not doing enough, not good enough, not small enough. Most of my clients have spent years following everyone else's rules about how to eat, how to look, and how to live. They've tried everything. They've done the work of shrinking themselves in every sense of the word - and they're done.
Some come to me specifically for their relationship with food and their body. Some come because their self-esteem has been running on empty for so long they can't remember what it felt like to actually like themselves. Some come because they've fallen through the cracks - not sick enough for a treatment center, but absolutely not fine either, and they know it. I also work with parents navigating picky eating and ARFID. Whatever brings someone in, the thread is usually the same: the inner critic has been in the driver's seat for too long.
I get it because I've lived it. I spent about twenty years with a terrible relationship with food and my body before finding my way out. I know firsthand what it costs to spend your whole life trying to shrink yourself - physically, emotionally, and in every other 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 - this is a different kind of place. The goal is that you walk in and take a breath and think, okay, I belong here. This is a safe space.
You don't need a diagnosis to deserve real support. Virtual throughout Florida and Vermont. In-person in Carrollwood, North Tampa. If you're ready to quiet the critic 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?
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.
The inner critic tends to be loud in a lot of my clients - and one of the things I hear most is that therapy has always felt like one more place to perform being okay. That's not what this is. You can come in mid-spiral. You can say the ugly thing. You can be a mess. I'm not going to flinch, and I'm not going to hand you a coping skill and call it a day.
Between-session text support is included - not therapy, but real human contact when you need it. In-person sessions are in Carrollwood, North Tampa. Virtual sessions run exactly the same way, just through a screen.
In person: shoes-off is encouraged. Lying on the couch is fine. There are snacks. The fidgets are not just for clients - I use them too.
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 way we work follows the person, not the other way around. You also get a choice in what we do and how we do it.
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 (Internal Family Systems) gives us a language for that. ACT (Acceptance & Commitment Therapy) 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, and can happen at whatever weekly pace is best for you. I also offer therapy intensives (3 hours, half-day or full-day) for folks who want to go deeper, faster.
Keri Baker, LCSW is not in-network with any insurances
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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
Patient reviews
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Overall rating
5.00
Wait time
5.00
Bedside manner
5.00
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Highly recommend for support with body image and your relationship with food. She's very skilled at what she does!
Less than 1 month agoEL
Keri is an incredible therapist. She really helps her clients create real and lasting change in themselves and their lives. Highly - highly recommend if you are looking for support with body image, self esteem, relationship with food. She is the real deal uses Brainspotting and authentic compassion to see her clients and meet them exactly where they are. Just cannot sing her praises enough.
Less than 1 month agoAD
Keri is an excellent resource for anyone struggling with body image, self esteem, or their relationship with food. She is a compassionate and skilled therapist and will help you make lasting positive changes.
Less than 1 month agoSB
Keri is a skilled and compassionate therapist who specializes in body image, self-esteem, relationship with food, and intuitive eating in our society where there's pressure to be on Ozempic or be a fitness influencer. Her approach creates a supportive environment for developing a healthier and more balanced perspective on food, body, and self-worth.
Less than 1 month agoOG
Keri is an expert at helping you understand your relationship with food, and learning to accept yourself and the body you live in. Keri's warm approach allows you feel safe as you explore body image challenges, and increase your self-esteem. She is empathetic, kind, and supportive. Highly recommend working with Keri!
Less than 1 month agoMM
Keri is compassionate and highly skilled in helping with body image concerns, self-esteem, and relationships with food. Their compassionate approach made it easy to explore difficult emotions and create lasting change. I highly recommend!
Less than 1 month agoJJ
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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.
How do patients rate Keri Baker in reviews?
6 patients have reviewed Keri Baker. The overall rating for this doctor is 5/5. They have a 5/5 rating for bedside manner and a 5/5 rating for wait time. You can read individual reviews and ratings on their profile.