I have been working with families and individuals for well over 40 years. My first 25 years of practice was as a Nationally Certified Family Life Educator with the past 20 years as a licensed Marriage & Family Therapist in the State of Michigan.
I have experience with helping clients with stress and anxiety, depression, parent/child relationships, chronic illness, life transitions, and trauma. My work with couples focuses on repairing trust, improving communication, and strengthening emotional intimacy.
Chaos and distress in our important relationships interfere with our ability to enjoy life and achieve our potential. Taking the first step to seeking a more fulfilling and happier life takes courage. I am here to support you in that process.
Additional areas of focus: Addictions, LGBT, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Sleeping disorders, Anger management, Self esteem, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and geriatric issues, Attachment issues, Blended family issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain, illness, and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family of origin issues, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Money and financial issues, Mood disorders, Multicultural concerns, Narcissism, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Personality disorders, Postpartum depression, Post-traumatic stress, Prejudice and discrimination, Self-harm, Self-love, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Gottman Method, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems, Systemic Therapy
MI LMFT 4101006417
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Dr. Bailey has been nothing short of amazing! She’s patient, wise, thoughtful and has helped me in so many ways. I truly look forward to our sessions each week.
Written on Nov 17, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 1 year on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, coping with life changes, and coaching
Dr. Bailey is great! She is experienced and understanding of her patients' interests.
Written on Nov 01, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Bailey is so experienced, knowledgable, patient, brings keen insight and has just been fantastic to work with in every single way.
Written on Jul 15, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, and adhd
I have had only two sessions with Deb and I feel like she might be the only person I can truly open up to. So helpful.
Written on Feb 18, 2025 after therapy with Deborah for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, compassion fatigue, and adhd
In just three short sessions, Dr. Bailey has showcased her phenomenal psychoanalytic skills. She is a great listener, asks all the right questions, and knows how to lead and follow a conversation to find the connections. Her displays of empathy and understanding, as well as her knowledge and expertise, make me feel heard, seen, validated, and understood - I couldn’t have chosen a better therapist. For someone who had small faith in what therapy could possibly offer me based on prior experience, I can say that I am truly looking forward to my future sessions with Dr. Bailey.
Written on Dec 31, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Words can’t describe what she has done for my life and the family and friends around me.
Written on Dec 18, 2024 after therapy with Deborah for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, anger management, career difficulties, and adhd