Dr. Michelle Bailey, LMHC - Therapist in Florida

About Michelle

Dr. Michelle Bailey greets families who are feeling overwhelmed and unsure where to begin. She offers clear, practical support for parenting and family concerns, as well as for stress, anxiety, grief, and relationship problems.

Dr. Bailey speaks plainly and listens closely so parents and caregivers feel heard. Her style is steady and straightforward, aimed at helping people manage day-to-day challenges and find workable steps forward.

She has practiced in mental health for 20 years and holds a Doctoral degree in education plus a Master’s degree in counseling.

Background and approach

Her clinical credential is LMHC, with Florida license MH8624 and Washington license LH61247158. That combination has shaped a career focused on helping adults with trauma, substance use, mood disorders, anxiety, loss, and life transitions. In sessions she often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, and Client-Centered approaches.

That means she helps clients notice unhelpful thoughts, clarify values, and build small, concrete changes. She aims for simple tools people can use between sessions. Dr.

Bailey also draws on Solution-Focused and Existential ideas when helpful, bringing attention to strengths and meaning alongside practical problem solving. She emphasizes coping skills, emotional regulation, and improving communication within family life. Away from work she enjoys dancing, traveling, laughing, and spending time with family and friends.

Her approach is collaborative: she works together with each person to set goals and try strategies that fit their day-to-day life.

Therapeutic approaches and how they work online

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, or ACT, helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them and then take actions that match their values. It can be useful for anxiety, depression, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors through practical exercises and skill building. It often helps with anxiety, mood concerns, and stress management. Client-Centered Therapy emphasizes listening, empathy, and building a trusting relationship so clients feel understood and can find their own solutions.

Finding the right approach is part of therapy. The therapist will work together with the client to decide which methods fit their goals and preferences. That collaborative process means techniques can be adjusted as needs change over time.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to make therapy more flexible. These options allow people to fit sessions into busy family schedules and to keep progress going without travel. The variety of formats also makes it possible to choose the style of communication that feels most comfortable while still using the chosen therapeutic approaches.

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

Less about arguing with difficult thoughts, more about loosening their grip and acting on what matters to you anyway. Values and committed action carry the work, which suits conversation at a distance.

Client-Centered Therapy

The direction comes from you rather than from a set programme. The therapist offers a warm, non-judgemental space to think out loud and work at your own pace. Online, this rests on the relationship rather than on being in the same room.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)

CBT looks at the link between what you think, how you feel, and what you do. You work on noticing unhelpful patterns and practising steadier responses. It suits online sessions well, because much of the work happens between appointments and can be talked through from anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does she help with?

She addresses stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, depression, parenting and family challenges, trauma and abuse, anger, and coping with life changes among other topics.

What is her therapeutic style like?

The approach is practical and collaborative, using straightforward tools to change thoughts and behaviors and to clarify values and goals.

How much experience does she have?

She has 20 years of experience in the mental health field, working across a range of mood, trauma, and substance use concerns.

What credentials and location are listed?

She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor - LMHC, with Florida license MH8624 and Washington license LH61247158, based in Florida.

Which languages are offered for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are available?

Therapy is offered via video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging.

How is pricing handled?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working together?

Start by selecting the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and then schedule according to therapist availability.

Specialties and expertise

Top specialties

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues

Also works with

Therapeutic approaches

Experience: 20 years
Licensed: Florida, Washington
Languages: English

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