Taylor Baker, M.Ed., LPC
Individual Counseling for Adults in Houston, Texas
Research shows that the therapeutic relationship is the strongest predictor of successful outcomes in treatment.
Trust is earned over time.
Finding the right fit is everything.
I knew I wanted to be a therapist for a long time. Having grown in up in an environment where I had to learn how to manage others’ emotions before my own, I understand how the coping skills that once saved us as kids can eventually get in our way as adults.
After graduate school and prior to licensure, I conducted research in a social psychology lab and worked in higher education as a community organizer. But after years of chronic anxiety and a serious health scare, I found myself called back to the work of helping others as a clinician.
People in my life, clients included, describe me as steady, calm but direct, warm and inclusive, honest about the hard parts (and not afraid to ask the hard questions), and deeply caring in a way that’s felt over time, not just assumed.
About Me
My Approach
Feeling understood, safe, and genuinely known while being thoughtfully challenged is central to meaningful change.
My approach is interpersonal, process-oriented, and client-centered. This means I strongly believe in the value of the therapist-client relationship. I draw primarily from my training in Attachment-Based Psychodynamic Therapy, Internal Family Systems (IFS), Somatic Experiencing, and EMDR.
My work is grounded in three values: integrity, curiosity, and growth. I believe therapy requires both the client and therapist to look honestly at what’s happening and remain open to change. That’s why I engage in my own therapy, consult regularly with colleagues, and pursue ongoing training. You deserve a therapist who invests in their own growth with the same intention and care you do.
My hope is for you to feel accepted without needing to have everything figured out. I’ll approach your experiences with curiosity and care, helping you understand the patterns that have shaped you, helped you get by, and gently make room for new ways of relating to yourself and others.
You don't need to perform being okay in therapy, either.
The Office
Education || Credentials
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) in Texas (#92268)
Somatic Experiencing Practitioner (SEP) Training - in progress (2026)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level Two Training - in progress (2026)
Internal Family Systems (IFS) Level One Trained (2025)
EMDR Trained by Dr. Christie Sprowls, PsyD (2023)
Completed Dr. Elaine Aron’s Program “Psychotherapy and the Highly Sensitive Person” (2023)
M.Ed. in Counselor Education from the University of Texas at Austin (2019)
Motivational Interviewing Trained by UT Austin’s Health Behavior Research & Training Institute (2017)
