Stephanie Sligo-Baker, LICSW

Stephanie Sligo-Baker, LICSW (Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker), is a Minnesota-based therapist with 35 years of professional work experience. She focuses on supporting people dealing with stress and anxiety, relationship difficulties, trauma and abuse, and coping with grief and loss, bringing a steady, compassionate presence to each interaction.

Stephanie emphasizes respect and sensitivity in her work and adapts both conversation and treatment plans to the unique needs of each person she sees. Her practice includes helping first responders and healthcare professionals who have experienced trauma on the job, including firefighters and police officers. She tailors interventions to fit individual circumstances while remaining pragmatic and empathetic.

Beginning therapy can take courage, and Stephanie acknowledges that step as meaningful. She works collaboratively to establish goals and to shape the pace and methods of care so they align with what a person hopes to achieve. Her approach centers on meeting people where they are and helping them move forward with clear, individualized support.

Therapeutic Approaches for Online Care

Stephanie uses attachment-based work to explore how early relationships shape expectations, emotional responses, and patterns in close connections; this approach can be helpful for people struggling with intimacy, abandonment, or ongoing relationship conflicts.

She also applies cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) to identify and shift unhelpful thoughts and behaviors, offering practical strategies for managing anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms.

In addition, a client-centered stance guides her practice by prioritizing the person’s own goals and perspectives, creating space for collaborative planning and adjustments based on individual needs.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Stephanie invites clients to work together to determine which combination of methods fits their goals, preferences, and life circumstances. That collaborative process helps shape session focus and pacing.

Online therapy with Stephanie may be delivered by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, offering flexibility for different schedules and comfort levels. These options make it easier to fit therapy into a busy life and to maintain continuity of care when in-person meetings are not possible.