Dr. Michelle Bailey

Dr. Michelle Bailey offers practical support for people facing major life shifts and everyday pressure. She focuses on helping adults manage stress, anxiety, grief, depression, addiction concerns, relationship strain, parenting stress, and other changes that make daily life harder. Conversations are straightforward and goal-directed, with an emphasis on learning coping skills and noticing what helps in the present moment.

Dr. Bailey brings 20 years of experience in mental health and a Doctoral degree in education plus a Master’s degree in counseling. She holds the LMHC credential and is licensed in Florida and Washington State. Her background includes service in the United States Navy and long work with adults encountering trauma, mood disorders, substance use, loss, and adjustment challenges.

In sessions she uses methods drawn from cognitive behavioral approaches, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered work. She helps people identify patterns that get in the way and practice new responses that fit their life goals. The approach balances practical skill-building with space to talk through painful memories and current stresses.

Dr. Bailey also draws on solution-focused and existential ideas when these match a person’s goals. That can mean short-term goal setting, values-based choices, or exploring meaning during major changes. She emphasizes collaboration and clear next steps so people leave with tools to try between visits.

Outside of her professional life she enjoys dancing, traveling, laughing, and spending time with family and friends. Her style is warm and direct, aimed at helping people reconnect with a more balanced way of living.

How these approaches translate to online work

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on helping people notice what matters to them and practice small actions that align with those values. It can help with anxiety, depression, and coping when life feels out of step. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at patterns of thought and behavior and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful cycles, which is useful for mood, worry, and stress. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes listening and acceptance so people feel heard while they sort through difficult emotions and choices.

Finding the right approach is part of the process. The therapist will work with each person to choose methods that fit their goals, needs, and preferences. Sessions often blend elements from different approaches so therapy matches what the client hopes to achieve rather than following a single script.

Confirm current session options before booking so you know what formats are offered. Online therapy can make it easier to fit sessions into a busy life, reduce time spent traveling, and allow shorter check-ins when a quick update is helpful. It can also let people try different styles of work while keeping their routine intact, with the therapist helping to adjust plans as progress is made.