Works with
- Anger
- Stress, Anxiety
- Addictions
- Relationship issues
- Grief
- Depression
How Michelle works
Practical facts
- Credentials
- LMHC
- Licensed in
- Florida, Washington
- Years in practice
- 20
- Languages
- English
- Session format
- Online, through our partner platform
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Bailey helps people who are overwhelmed by strong feelings, stress, or life changes. She works with adults facing anxiety, depression, grief, addiction, anger, and relationship or family concerns.
Her tone is straightforward and practical so callers can decide if she might be a good fit. Dr. Bailey is a licensed mental health counselor, LMHC, with 20 years in the field.
She earned a doctoral degree in education and a master’s degree in counseling.
Background and approach
Her background includes service in the United States Navy and clinical work that spans mood disorders, trauma, substance use, and adjustment challenges. Her sessions focus on learning concrete skills that help in day-to-day life. She uses cognitive behavioral ideas to identify unhelpful thinking and build different coping habits.
She also draws on acceptance and commitment ideas to help people notice the present moment and clarify what matters most. Clients can expect a collaborative approach. Dr.
Bailey listens first, then helps set practical goals. She emphasizes reconnecting with your strengths and trying small, workable steps toward change. Outside of therapy she enjoys dancing, traveling, laughing, and time with family and friends.
That blend of life and clinical experience informs how she supports people through painful or confusing periods.
What Michelle works with
Everything Michelle lists, in the therapist's own terms. Anger is the reason this directory exists; the rest tells you what usually sits alongside it in Michelle's practice.
- 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.
How Dr. Bailey’s Approaches Work Online
Dr. Bailey commonly uses cognitive behavioral therapy and acceptance and commitment therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and reconnect to what matters. Cognitive behavioral therapy looks at thoughts and behaviors and teaches concrete skills to shift patterns that feed anxiety or depression. Acceptance and commitment therapy helps people notice thoughts and feelings without getting stuck and then choose actions that match their values.Finding the right approach is part of the work together. She will review your goals and preferences and suggest which methods to try. That plan is adjusted over time based on what helps and what feels doable for you, so decisions are collaborative rather than fixed.
Online formats include video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging. Video sessions allow face-to-face conversation and visual cues. Phone sessions can fit into a short break or when bandwidth is limited. Live chat and text messaging are useful for quick check-ins, homework support, or when written reflection feels easier. These options make it simpler to keep therapy consistent around work, caregiving, or travel.
Questions people ask about Michelle
What kinds of issues does she help with?
She works with adults dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, anger, relationship and family concerns, and life changes.
What is her general therapy style?
Her style is straightforward and collaborative. She listens, helps set clear goals, and teaches practical skills for coping and emotional regulation.
How many years has she practiced?
She brings 20 years of experience in mental health, including clinical work with trauma, mood disorders, and substance use.
What credentials does she hold and where is she based?
She is a licensed mental health counselor (LMHC) with licensure in Florida and Washington State and is based in Florida.
Which languages are offered for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English.
What formats are available for remote sessions?
She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to suit different needs and schedules.
How is cost handled for sessions?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability. Sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule sessions according to the therapist's availability.