Dr. Michelle Bailey, LMHC

Dr. Michelle Bailey works with adults who are facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addiction concerns, relationship struggles, and trauma and abuse. She draws on two decades of clinical experience to help people find practical ways to cope and move forward. Her goal is to make therapy feel straightforward and useful for everyday life.

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, LMHC, and earned a doctoral degree in education plus a master’s degree in counseling. Dr. Bailey began her career after serving in the United States Navy and has worked in mental health for more than 20 years. Her training and experience include supporting adults with mood disorders, substance use concerns, adjustment challenges, and loss.

In sessions she emphasizes clear, active methods such as cognitive behavioral approaches and acceptance-based strategies. She also uses client-centered listening and solution-focused work to help people set achievable goals. This mix is meant to help people notice what matters, reduce unhelpful patterns, and practice coping skills that fit daily life.

Dr. Bailey describes therapy as a collaborative process. She will listen closely, help you name what’s getting in the way, and suggest concrete steps to try between sessions. Her aim is to help people reconnect with a sense of well-being and handle life’s stresses with more ease.

Outside of work she enjoys dancing, traveling, laughing, and spending time with family and friends. Her approach is warm and direct, focused on practical change and steady support.

Approaches that translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, focuses on helping people notice their thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, then choose actions that match their values. It can help with anxiety, depression, trauma responses, and motivation problems. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, CBT, looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and uses practical exercises to change unhelpful patterns and build coping skills for fears, mood challenges, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes careful listening and a supportive, nonjudgmental relationship so people can feel understood and find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of the work together. Dr. Bailey will collaborate with each person to pick methods that match their goals, preferences, and the issues they bring. That choice can shift over time as progress is made and needs change.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know which online formats are offered. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. They also let people try techniques in their daily routines and bring real-life situations into sessions for practical problem solving. Licensed professionals can work with these approaches effectively in remote settings while helping clients practice skills between appointments.