Samuel Baker

Samuel Baker is a licensed clinical social worker who offers solution-focused brief therapy to adults navigating stress, anxiety, self-esteem concerns, career difficulties, depression, life transitions, relationship and family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, and compassion fatigue. He approaches therapy with the belief that clients already possess strengths and resources they can use to move toward their goals, and he structures sessions to help identify and build on what is working.

He earned a Master of Social Work from the University of Southern Indiana in 2015 and completed his clinical training in Atlanta, Georgia. Samuel has been independently licensed since August 2020 and is credentialed to provide services in Texas, Georgia, and Indiana. He holds clinical social work licenses in multiple states and brings five years of professional experience to his practice.

Samuel practices Solution Focused Brief Therapy, a short-term, goal-directed approach that centers on clear, achievable outcomes. In sessions he asks targeted questions designed to clarify a client’s desired outcome, highlight existing strengths, and identify small, manageable steps forward. His role is to facilitate insight and momentum rather than to instruct or give direct advice, and he does not provide formal diagnostic evaluations.

He does not complete forms or write letters on a client’s behalf for purposes such as emotional support animals, work or school accommodations, or legal matters. Samuel’s work focuses on helping people feel more capable of managing life’s challenges and fostering positive change in ways that are meaningful to each individual.

Samuel strives to build strong rapport through a down-to-earth, personable manner and attention to detail in the questions he poses. He brings consistent effort and enthusiasm to his clinical work and expects that, through collaborative sessions, clients will leave feeling more hopeful and better equipped to address their concerns. If his style does not meet a client’s needs, a change of therapist is permitted at any time without repercussion.

Telehealth services are not appropriate for individuals experiencing acute suicidal or homicidal ideation. If a person is in crisis and requires immediate help, they should contact Emergency Medical Services by calling 911, call the National Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988, or go to the nearest emergency room. Samuel takes client confidentiality seriously and does not share information with third parties except when disclosure is required by law.