- Calm-focused coping
- Values-based choices
- Short-term goal work
About Michelle
Dr. Michelle Bailey focuses on helping adults who are overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, depression, substance use, grief, trauma, and major life shifts. She writes and talks in plain terms so people can understand next steps. Her work centers on practical change and building skills that fit daily life.
Bailey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years in mental health and a background as a United States Navy veteran. She holds a doctoral degree in education and a master’s degree in counseling. Her training has included work across mood disorders, traumatic experiences, substance use, loss and adjustment concerns.
In sessions she uses cognitive behavioral strategies along with client-centered and acceptance-based ideas. Conversations often focus on noticing what matters in the present moment, shifting unhelpful thinking, and practicing small changes that add up. She emphasizes learning coping skills that people can use between visits.
She also draws on existential and solution-focused approaches when helpful, asking practical questions about values, purpose, and short-term goals. Therapy aims to reduce overwhelming mental blocks and to increase a person’s capacity to manage stress and life demands.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys dancing, travel, and time with family and friends. The overall focus is collaborative work that honors the person’s goals and helps them reconnect with a more grounded sense of well-being.
Bailey is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with 20 years in mental health and a background as a United States Navy veteran. She holds a doctoral degree in education and a master’s degree in counseling. Her training has included work across mood disorders, traumatic experiences, substance use, loss and adjustment concerns.
In sessions she uses cognitive behavioral strategies along with client-centered and acceptance-based ideas. Conversations often focus on noticing what matters in the present moment, shifting unhelpful thinking, and practicing small changes that add up. She emphasizes learning coping skills that people can use between visits.
She also draws on existential and solution-focused approaches when helpful, asking practical questions about values, purpose, and short-term goals. Therapy aims to reduce overwhelming mental blocks and to increase a person’s capacity to manage stress and life demands.
Outside of clinical work she enjoys dancing, travel, and time with family and friends. The overall focus is collaborative work that honors the person’s goals and helps them reconnect with a more grounded sense of well-being.
This summary is based on the profile information listed on BetterHelp.