Deana Baker, LPC

Deana Baker

M.A., LPC, LSOTP, LCDC-I

  • Adolescents, teens & adults,
  • In person in Waco, plus online & phone sessions
  • By appt only, flexible, including evenings and weekends

About Me

A calm, judgment-free place to begin.

I'm Deana, the counselor behind Cambiare. My style is open-minded and down-to-earth, never clinical or cold. We'll go at your pace, in a quiet space where you can simply be yourself.

My goal is to help each person find a little more balance in their personal life, their work, and their relationships, and to leave feeling a stronger sense of empowerment and self-worth. Cambiare is Italian for "to change," and change grows quietly, one honest conversation at a time.

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Credentials

Qualified, licensed care.

Deana Baker, M.A., LPC, LSOTP, LCDC-I, is fully licensed in Texas across counseling, addiction, and specialized treatment.

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Our Approach

Simple, human, and built around you.

No rigid program, no one-size-fits-all worksheet. Just real support, shaped to fit your life and grounded in approaches that genuinely help.

We start with a chat

The first step is just talking. No pressure, no scripts. We get to know what brought you here and what you're hoping for.

Down-to-earth & affirming

A welcoming space for every background, identity, and belief. You'll be met with warmth and respect, exactly as you are.

Tools that actually fit

Drawing on CBT, the Gottman Method, and family-systems work, chosen to match your goals, not the other way around.

What I Help With

Support for the things weighing on you.

Whether something feels overwhelming or you just need someone in your corner, these are a few of the areas we can work through together.

Anxiety Depression Stress Trauma & PTSD Grief Life changes Self-esteem Teen & adolescent College life adjustments Couples & marriage Family counseling Work & home balance Anger management Substance use & recovery Counseling assessments Online therapy (Texas)

Not sure where your situation fits? That's okay. Reach out and we'll figure it out together.

Insurance & Payment

Care that's within reach.

Cambiare is in network with many major insurers. If you don't see yours, reach out and we'll talk through your options.

Coverage and benefits vary by plan. I'm glad to help you check what your plan covers before we begin.

Let's Chat

Taking the first step?

Reaching out can feel like a lot. A quick call or text is all it takes to get started. We'll find a time that works for you.

  • (979) 270-2656 Call or text. Texting is welcome anytime.
  • 215 South 2nd Street, Suite 303
    Waco, TX 76701
  • By appointment only. In person, online video, or phone.
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Online booking through Headway. Most major insurance accepted.

You don't have to figure it out alone.

Cambiare is a quiet, welcoming practice, a place to slow down, breathe, and feel genuinely heard. Whenever you're ready, the door is open.

Change can start with a single conversation.