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Holly Bailey, LCSW
Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
Coping with life changes
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About me
✝ I am a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the state of Florida. I started out 20 years ago working with the elderly and disabled. I spent 15 years working with hospice and home health patients and their families, to address emotional needs and provide grief counseling and support. It was through these experiences that I learned the need for compassion and support in my community. The last 8 years I have focused in on clinical counseling in nursing homes, schools, outpatient therapy, and now am privileged to experience online therapy through the BetterHelp forum.
During my time in the mental health field I am still surprised at the number of people who tell me they have no one in their lives to just listen to their concerns and feelings. My approach is to try to meet my clients where they are at. I like to move at a pace that best fits individual situations, needs, and comfort level. I prefer treatment approaches of Interpersonal, Relational, Solution-Focused, Cognitive Behavioral, Narrative therapy concepts, as well as Christianity Faith-based counseling. These types of therapies assist me in helping my clients with re-framing and replacing negative thoughts and behaviors with positive ones. I work with my clients to aim at helping my clients: challenge any irrational thoughts and distorted thinking that lead to anxiety and depression; close past chapters of life in order to focus on the present and future seasons of life; find ways to improve overall mood, and increase comfort levels in social situations; introduce positive coping and thinking patterns, and relaxation techniques.
I do share my sense of humor with my clients, as I think laughing and humor are good for the body, mind, and soul. I’m very glad that I now work specifically in the area of mental health wellness. It has been the most satisfying work I have ever done. I enjoy working with others, problem solving, giving emotional support, and being the one to provide a listening ear. ✝
Professional experience
8yrs in practice
Stress, Anxiety
Grief
Self esteem, Motivation
Depression
Coping with life changes
Additional areas of focus: Relationship issues, Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping disorders, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Compassion fatigue, ADHD, Abandonment, Aging and Geriatric Issues, Attachment issues, Avoidant Personality, Caregiver issues and stress, Chronic pain illness and disability, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment Issues, Communication problems, Control issues, Coping with Natural or Human-Caused Disaster, Dependent Personality, Emptiness, Family of Origin Issues, Family Problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Hospice and End of Life Counseling, Impulsivity, Intellectual Disability, Isolation / loneliness, Jealousy, Life purpose, Midlife crisis, Mood disorders , Narcissism, Obsessions, Compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Paranoia, Personality Disorders, Phobias, Post-traumatic stress, Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young Adult Issues
Clinical approaches: Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Narrative Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
License information
FL LCSW SW10067
Reviews
These quotes represent just a few of the many positive reviews that we have received for Holly Bailey. We don't pay anyone to provide their review and they are all made voluntarily. Some people's experience receiving therapy with BetterHelp might be different.
I have found my therapist to be easy to engage with, and despite the modality we use (live chat) I definitely feel that she is very present for me. My sessions don’t feel rushed, and she has provided a lot of material for me to read, which is something I find very helpful.
Written on Jun 04, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Holly helped me through a very difficult time in life. She understands how to work through situations in which multiple factors are contributing and dissect them piece by piece so it’s not so overwhelming. She also provides “help sheets” based on individual needs that are designed to help achieve your goals of therapy.
Written on May 29, 2023 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Holly has been such a huge help for me while processing the unexpected loss of my dad. Her kind spirit can be felt. You can tell she really cares about her clients.
Written on Oct 20, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, and grief
She is so sweet and lifts you up. She is caring and helpful with absolutely anything needed.
Written on Sep 18, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, sleeping disorders, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coaching, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Holly is awesome! She listens and gives great feedback. I appreciate her so much!
Written on Aug 07, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and career difficulties
Holly is a wonderful and supportive counselor. She listens to me and just lets me talk when she knows I need to. I can “unload” on her and I know she’s listening. She sends me frequent and uplifting messages through the portal as well as sending me “exercises” if she thinks it will help. I think of Holly as a friend that’s easy to talk to with no judgements. That’s the best trait that a counselor can have - to be thought of as a friend with great advise as opposed to a strict “no nonsense” advisor.
Written on Jun 02, 2021 after therapy with Holly for 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, anger management, and adhd