Rachael Bailey, LCSW, CSW

Rachael Bailey is a licensed clinical social worker who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction concerns, trauma and abuse, and grief. She speaks plainly and focuses on practical steps people can use right away. She frames clients as experts in their own lives and works alongside them to build on strengths. Rachael uses clear tools from cognitive behavioral therapy to notice and change unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. She also draws on attachment-based ideas to look at how relationships shape feelings and reactions. Mindfulness and emotion-focused methods are woven into sessions to help manage strong emotions and improve moment-to-moment coping. Her approach is collaborative and paced to each person. Rachael emphasizes small, realistic goals so progress feels possible. She listens for what matters most and adjusts techniques to fit each situation. With five years of clinical experience, Rachael aims to make therapy accessible and straightforward. She encourages people to be curious about patterns that cause pain and to try new ways of responding. People who come for help with relationship difficulties, shame and guilt, or struggles with substance use will find practical skill-building alongside reflective work about past hurts. Rachael supports efforts to recover from loss, move through difficult life transitions, and manage mood concerns like depression and bipolar struggles.

How her approaches translate to online work

Attachment-Based Therapy focuses on how early and current relationships shape feelings and reactions; it helps people understand patterns that affect trust, closeness, and conflict. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) teaches clear techniques to identify and shift thoughts and behaviors that keep problems going; it is often used for anxiety, depression, and coping skills. Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) offers practical skills for managing intense emotions, improving distress tolerance, and strengthening interpersonal effectiveness.

Finding the right approach is part of the treatment process. Rachael partners with each person to choose methods that match their goals, comfort level, and day-to-day needs. She tailors exercises and pacing so clients can try ideas and see what works for them.

Confirm current session options before booking to know which online formats are offered. Online work can make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, allow shorter check-ins when needed, and reduce travel time. It also makes it simpler to practice skills between sessions in everyday settings, then bring observations back to therapy for discussion.