Dr. Adaria Baker

When met with troublesome circumstances, relational distress and many other challenges of life, it is easy to find yourself feeling stuck, unmotivated and defeated. It can leave you feeling powerless with a strong desire to regain confidence and control over your life. 

But no one should feel alone and unsupported when navigating these difficult curveballs life throws at us. 

Hi. My name is Dr. Adaria Baker I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Internship Director here at Mathews Counseling therapist here at Mathews Counseling, and I have a deep passion for helping adult individuals and couples redefine their relationships with others and strengthen their bond. 

Working together, I help couples and individuals identify strengths and collaborate with you to clearly identify your goals. I take pride in meeting you where you are and collaborating with you on attaining your goals. I also prioritize creating a safe and trusting relationship by bringing warmth, and compassion to each session. 

I particularly enjoy working with couples who have found themselves in a roommate-like relationship, lacking the passion that was once there when you first fell in love. I also find that I am a good fit for individuals who are struggling with anxiety, depression, and even those who struggle with work/life balance and creating boundaries with others. 

In couples therapy, as you and your partner actively engage and establish helpful tools to enhance your connection, you’ll begin to enjoy each other’s company, improve communication skills and feel more like partners as opposed to opponents. I utilize Gottman Methodology which I’ve had great experiences using with many clients to help break through barriers to achieve greater understanding, connection and intimacy within their relationships.While individuals will benefit from my integrative approach based on what works for you, including emotion-focused therapy, solution-focused therapy, and cognitive-behavioral therapy used to help you gain confidence, clarify and motivation towards accomplishing your goals. 

I received my Bachelors Degree in psychology for NC State (Go Pack!) and I received my Master’s Degree from Pfeiffer University and received my PhD in marriage and family therapy with specialization in couple therapy from Northcentral University. I am also an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and a LCMH Qualified Supervisor and can assist with supervision needs for provisionally licensed therapists.

In my spare time, I enjoy spending time with my amazing husband, traveling, baking, and cuddling with our fur baby, Minnie. 

I would love to walk with you on your journey towards obtaining a healthier, happier relationship and becoming the best version of yourself! 

I currently have availability for telehealth sessions on Monday through Thursday. If I seem like a good fit for you, please contact our office at 919-587-8018 to schedule an initial appointment, or, you can also request an appointment with me online at mathewscounseling.net. I look forward to working with you.

Dr. Baker is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and Internship Director at Mathews Counseling. She is currently meeting clients with varying availability throughout the week. You can request an appointment online with her here or give our office a call at 919-587-8018.