Dr. Michelle Bailey, LMHC

Dr. Michelle Bailey brings two decades of experience in mental health to her work. She is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) based in Florida. Many people come to her feeling overwhelmed by stress, anxiety, grief, addiction, depression, trauma, or relationship struggles and want straightforward help to cope and move forward.

Dr. Bailey earned a doctoral degree in education and a master’s degree in counseling. She served in the United States Navy and holds licenses in Florida and Washington. Her background combines clinical knowledge with practical life experience, which she uses to help people untangle difficult emotions and regain a sense of control.

In sessions she draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to help people change unhelpful thinking and practice meaningful action. She also uses client-centered and solution-focused methods to keep work practical and grounded in each person’s goals.

Dr. Bailey often works with people facing trauma, substance use concerns, mood disorders, adjustment challenges, parenting strain, and issues around intimacy or self-esteem. Her aim is to help clients reconnect with a calmer, more present way of living and build better coping skills for daily life.

Outside of her clinical work she enjoys dancing, traveling, laughing, and spending time with family and friends. She approaches therapy as a collaborative process and focuses on helping people take concrete steps toward feeling better.

Approaches that guide online work and how they help

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps people notice difficult thoughts and feelings without getting stuck in them, and focuses on taking values-based action in everyday life. It can be useful for anxiety, stress, and coping with life changes. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions connect and uses practical exercises to shift unhelpful patterns, which often helps with depression, anxiety, and mood regulation. Client-Centered Therapy gives space for a person to be heard and understood, emphasizing empathy and collaboration to support self-directed change.

Figuring out which approach fits best is part of the work. The therapist will talk with each person about goals, strengths, and preferences and then use elements from these approaches in a collaborative way. This means the plan can change as progress is made and as needs evolve.

Many people find online therapy makes it easier to fit regular sessions into a busy life, such as shorter check-ins or meetings that avoid travel time. Because the specific session formats are not listed here, confirm current options before booking so you know how sessions will be delivered. Licensed professionals can tailor session length and focus to match practical constraints while keeping the work goal-oriented and focused on real-life changes.