- ACT principles
- CBT techniques
- client-centered work
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Bailey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years of experience. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, relationship strain, trauma, anger, parenting challenges, and life changes. She practices in Florida and conducts sessions in English.
She served in the United States Navy and holds a doctoral degree in education plus a master’s degree in counseling. Her background includes work with traumatic experiences, substance use, mood disorders, loss and adjustment concerns. She also lists attachment issues, caregiver stress, codependency, communication problems, and self-esteem among her focuses.
Her approach draws on cognitive behavioral ideas alongside Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and client-centered work. She uses practical exercises and talks with clients about present-moment noticing and clearer thinking. That can mean naming patterns, trying new responses, and practicing small changes between sessions.
Sessions are framed as collaborative. She emphasizes skill-building for coping with stressful situations and stronger ways to manage anger and resentment when those come up. The work often includes looking at how values and day-to-day choices connect to the problems clients bring.
Outside of her clinical role she enjoys dancing, traveling, laughing, and time with family and friends. Her style is straightforward and focused on helping people build usable tools for everyday life.
Therapeutic approaches and working online
Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) focuses on noticing thoughts and feelings without getting ruled by them. It helps people clarify what matters to them and take small, values-based steps when anger or stress arise. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviors and teaches practical skills to change unhelpful patterns. It is often used for anxiety, depression, anger, and mood concerns. Client-Centered Therapy prioritizes being heard and understood so clients can explore feelings and choices at their own pace.Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with the client to decide which methods fit the person's goals and daily life. That might mean trying short experiments in session, practicing skills between meetings, and checking in to adjust the plan as needed.
The original biography does not list specific online session formats. Confirm the available session types before booking. Many people find that remote sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule, allow for shorter check-ins when time is limited, or remove travel time on workdays. Licensed professionals can adapt ACT and CBT exercises for remote meetings so clients can build practical skills without changing their day too much.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
Florida, Washington
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with adults on stress, anxiety, depression, grief, addictions, trauma, anger, relationship strain, parenting concerns, and related issues.
How would you describe her therapeutic style?
She uses practical, skills-focused methods drawing from cognitive behavioral ideas, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and client-centered listening.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field, including work with traumatic experiences and substance use.
What credential and location information is listed?
She is an LMHC licensed in Washington State and Florida and practices in Florida.
Are sessions available in other languages or internationally?
Sessions are offered in English. International clients are not currently accepted.
What session formats are offered?
The original profile does not list specific session formats. Confirm current session options before booking.
How does pricing work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.