My name is Michelle Bailey. I am a United States Navy Veteran. I have been in the field of mental health for over 20 years. I earned a Doctoral degree in education and a Master’s degree in counseling. I hold a Florida license in mental health MH8624 and a license in Washington State LH61247158 which has opened doors to assist many clients and their families by imparting knowledge in ways that meet the needs of clients, their families, and the community in which they reside. I specialized in working with adults in the area of mental and emotional issues to include traumatic experiences, substance use, mood disorders/ depression, anxiety, loss and grief issues and adjustment concerns. I believe in the power of cognitive behavioral therapy and a holistic approach learning how to reconnect ourselves to our natural state of well-being while exploring healthier ways of coping with whatever life hands us in the present moment. Sometimes, just experiencing the present moment and being heard can help to remove the overwhelming stressful, mental blocks which move barriers to experience our best life possible. I can assist in improving your healthy ability to cope with life stressors. I am truly, dedicated and honored to collaboratively assist in enhancing your life. In my free time outside of therapy I enjoy dancing, traveling, laughing, and spending quality time with family and friends.
Professional experience
20 yrs in practice
Stress and anxiety Coping with addictions Relationship issues Coping with grief and loss Depression
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Motivation, self esteem, and confidence, Career difficulties, Bipolar disorder, Coping with life changes, Attachment issues, Caregiver issues and stress, Codependency, Communication problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Self-love
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I have been seeing Dr Bailey for years off and on and she’s the only reason I’m this calm and stable I will continue to use BetterHelp because this is where she is!
Written on Aug 28, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 5 years and 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Bailey is the best therapist for me. She listens and has helped me navigate one of the toughest things I’ve ever experienced. She’s amazing!
Written on Jun 18, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning relationship issues, trauma and abuse, and grief
As always, Dr Bailey is amazing and I feel very comfortable sharing concerns and issues with her.
Written on Apr 09, 2026 after therapy with Michelle for 10 months on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, and parenting issues
I have been working with Dr Bailey on and off for 4 years. She has helped me with boundaries, identity, family crisis, relationship crisis and so much more. She listens when I need and gives instructions and follows up! She reminds me of my goals each session and she has gone above and beyond to connect with me while I was in crisis. Dr. Bailey is the best part of Betterhelp!
Written on Feb 20, 2025 after therapy with Michelle for 4 years and 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dr. Bailey has made such a positive impact in my life. She’s been able to help me through my goals for therapy and give me the tools to be successful outside of our sessions. Thankful for the work we’ve done together.
Written on May 26, 2024 after therapy with Michelle for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, grief, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Bailey is a great therapist and helps me find tools to deal with difficulties.
Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Bailey has been quite helpful to me
Written on May 30, 2023 after therapy with Michelle for 8 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, family conflicts, and bipolar disorder
I appreciate her. She is very helpful and compassionate.
Written on Nov 30, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, compassion f
Dr Bailey has been very beneficial in my therapy thus far. She has given me the tools I need to progress. I would highly recommend Dr Bailey to anyone! I am 40years old and starting therapy for the first time and Dr Bailey has helped me tremendously!
Written on Nov 14, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Dr. Bailey has helped me enhance my happiness and overall life. She has become a friend, coach, mentor, and confidant. I would not have it any other way. Simply the best.
Written on Nov 06, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, parenting issues, anger management, and coping with life changes
Enthusiastic, good listener. Zeros right in on whatever needs to be taken care of. Non judgmental.
Written on Nov 01, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr Bailey is amazing I'm very blessed to have found her help.
She has been so influential for me in such a short period of time during therapy.
Written on Oct 20, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I appreciate Dr. Bailey's approach. She doesn't shy away from touch issues but also doesn't make me feel condemned. She gives hopeful, realistic solutions and advice.
Written on Oct 18, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
She is a true professional and overly knowledgeable in her field. A pleasure to open up to and speak freely.
Written on Oct 11, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 9 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, self esteem, and anger management
Dr. Bailey is wonderful. She helps me look within myself to find the key to what I am struggling with and to find solutions that work for me. She provides a judgement free zone and shows she truly cares about me and my progress.
Written on Sep 07, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, and career difficulties
I cannot thank Dr. Bailey enough for the help she has provided me. I have been able to use the tools of self improvement she has given me. I am able to identify my personal challenges and create a positive outcome. It is important for me to have the peace in life I deserve and ability to create better days for me and my family.
Written on Jul 19, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning relationship issues
Best therapist I’ve had
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Michelle for 2 years and 6 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, and career difficulties
Dr. Bailey helped me gain tools to balance my work/life and to cope with my emotions in healthy ways. I feel so comfortable talking with Dr. Bailey she provides a safe welcoming space and always connects the dots to handle emotions and stress.
Written on Oct 13, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 1 year and 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Dr. Michelle Bailey is an incredible therapist brightens your day with the first hello. I incredible luck with her being my first therapist. She goes step my step on what goals you may have and how you are doing with them week by week. She makes you think and lets you know why you may be feeling a certain way. Overall an amazing person that I can’t wait to continue doing sessions with in the future!
Written on Oct 11, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, self esteem, and career difficulties
Dr. Bailey makes me feel very comfortable to share my feelings & provides a good solution!
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
She’s the best
Written on Mar 22, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 11 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, and coping with life changes
Dr Bailey is great. Well-qualified, experienced, empathetic. Professional, punctual. We’ve only started but I’m very happy so far.
Written on Feb 15, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief
Dr.Bailey is so amazing! I could not have asked for better, truly blessed
Written on Jan 21, 2021 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Dr. Bailey helps me realize what I need to do to heal and is the listening ear that makes it okay to valid how I feel. She is the best counselor I’ve had.
Written on Dec 12, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 11 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
Excellent understanding shown by Dr. Bailey
Written on Nov 16, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and self esteem
She's amazing!
Written on Nov 11, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, eating disorders, and self esteem
She is very attentive and listens well. I leave our sessions feeling hopeful and grounded. I look forward to our weekly sessions.
Written on Oct 26, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
It's been a wonderful experience working with Dr. Bailey.
Written on Oct 08, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
I think we had a good first session and I am looking forward to personal growth
Written on Oct 03, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, and coping with life changes
She is amazing!! Understands what I'm feeling and we work through it.
Written on Jul 16, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, and anger management
Dr Bailey has helped me accomplish more in two months then previous therapists have in two years.
Written on Jul 01, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, grief, self esteem, anger management, and career difficulties
Dr. Bailey is a literal angel! She has really helped me work through all the issues that led me to seek therapy. She is so kind, intelectual, and professional! I’m sad to be discontinuing sessions with her, but the guidance she has provided will last a life time.
Written on Jun 29, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
My experience with Dr. Bailey in my time of need was very positive, professional and helpful. She gave me guidance to develop helpful tools for my toolbox and I feel confident moving forward. She was receptful and listened well. I highly recommend her services.
Written on Jun 23, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Awesome!
Written on Jun 15, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 1 month on issues concerning relationship issues
Dr. Bailey is awesome, I really appreciate her support.
Written on Apr 30, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 3 weeks
Dr. Bailey is the most thorough, professional therapist I have interacted with. From our sessions, I can tell she has a genuine concern for her clients. She is patient, understands how to guide the sessions, and calmly and empathetically responds to any story or issue I bring up. She also does a great job in translating any issue I bring up to action-oriented goals that can bring me closer to who I aspire to be more of. I would highly recommend her!
Written on Apr 28, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, and self esteem
Dr. Bailey provided excellent couples therapy for my partner and I. As a testament to her skill-set, I switched to her for my individual therapy needs. She is solutions-focused and goal-oriented.
Written on Mar 31, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, coaching, and adhd
I've just been working with her for a couple of weeks now, and I really like her! She has somehow listened to all of my tangled mess of concerns for myself and was able to unweave them and categorize them into goals I need to accomplish. I look forward to bettering myself with her support. :)
Written on Mar 12, 2020 after therapy with Michelle for 2 weeks on issues concerning grief, and self esteem
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