Dr. Michelle Bailey, LMHC
Supportive counselor for practical parenting challenges
Book with Michelle- Years in practice
- 20
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida, Washington
- Languages
- English
- Focus
- Stress, Anxiety
- Focus
- Addictions
- Focus
- Relationship issues
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Bailey helps people who are worn down by stress, anxiety, grief, or changes in family life. She is a licensed mental health counselor with two decades of experience.
Her tone is steady and practical, and she aims to make therapy feel straightforward and usable for everyday life. She draws on cognitive behavioral ideas to help people notice unhelpful thoughts and try different actions. She also uses client-centered listening so people feel heard while they sort through hard moments.
Background and approach
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy is part of her approach when the work focuses on values and small, steady steps forward. Michelle trained at the graduate level in counseling and holds a doctoral degree in education. She holds the LMHC credential and maintains licenses in Florida and Washington State.
Her background includes service in the United States Navy and many years working in community mental health settings. In sessions she focuses on practical skills - coping strategies, communication patterns, and rebuilding routines after loss or substance use. She also helps people examine attachment patterns, caregiver stress, codependency, and feelings of isolation or shame.
Parenting concerns are part of her clinical focus and she supports parents who want clearer boundaries and calmer daily interactions. Outside of work she enjoys dancing, travel, and spending time with family and friends. That balance informs her belief that small changes can lead to a steadier sense of well-being.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Parenting is the reason this directory exists; the rest shows what else Michelle helps people with.
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Trauma and abuse
- Intimacy-related issues
- Parenting issues
- Anger management
- Self esteem
- Career difficulties
- Bipolar disorder
- Coping with life changes
- Attachment issues
- Caregiver issues and stress
- Codependency
- Communication problems
- Forgiveness
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Self-love
Approaches Michelle lists
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Existential Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
Listing an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist names and does not check training records.
Therapeutic approaches and online care
Dr. Bailey commonly uses Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy in her online work. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy focuses on clarifying values and taking small actions that matter, which can help when someone feels stuck or overwhelmed. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy looks at the link between thoughts, feelings, and actions and teaches practical skills to shift unhelpful patterns.She pairs those methods with a client-centered stance that prioritizes listening and understanding. Finding the right mix of approaches is a collaborative process. The therapist will help figure out which methods fit a person’s goals, preferences, and the problems they want to address.
Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy flexible. Video calls approximate an in-person meeting when face-to-face interaction helps. Phone sessions can work when bandwidth is limited or when a shorter check-in is needed. Live chat and messaging let people fit brief conversations into a busy day and keep progress going between longer sessions.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What kinds of problems does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, trauma, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting concerns, anger, and life transitions.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is practical and collaborative, mixing client-centered listening with skill-based methods like cognitive behavioral techniques and acceptance work.
How long has she practiced?
She has about 20 years of experience in mental health, including roles in community settings and support for adults facing trauma, mood concerns, and substance use.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with licensure in Florida and Washington State, and is based in Florida.
Which languages are offered and can she work with international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
What session formats are available?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to fit different needs and schedules.
How does cost work for sessions?
Cost varies by location and therapist availability; sessions are billed through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin therapy with her?
Begin by selecting the Start Therapy button, completing a short matching questionnaire, and then scheduling according to therapist availability.
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