Kristen Bailey

We seek therapy for a variety of reasons, but ultimately there is something we are experiencing in our life that is causing pain and suffering that we want to address. While the specific reasons vary, this desire for relief and resolution is the core motivation. We all experience pain that stems from the parts of ourselves or the things we have gone through that have created immense shame. 

My goal is to create a secure environment where you feel comfortable enough sharing and exploring your inner self and experiences. This is paired with honest and caring feedback and helping you develop effective, practical psychological tools to facilitate moving forward.

Over my years as a therapist, I have seen how many of my clients are living in a deep state of shame, core fears that are not being addressed and core needs that are not being met, which leads to some form of problematic coping or compulsive behavior. This is what I am passionate about in helping people in my practice now.

My therapeutic philosophy combines Humanistic (Person Centered and Existential) with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Compassion Focused Therapy. I want to hold space for you to be able to share and explore what is bringing you here with

Tools I tend to utilize in my practice with clients are to support a more peaceful relationship with the different parts of themselves, self compassion, creating distance from unhelpful narratives and learning to surf urges that the person may want to address.