Dr. Kathleen Bailey, LMFT

California · 20 years in practice

Dr. Kathleen Bailey is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Utah who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and trauma.

License and registration

LMFT, California: 117924 · expires February 2026
LMFT, Utah: 11338259-3902 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1093842197 · national provider identifier
Years in practice: 20
Languages: English

Details are as listed on the therapist's public professional profile. You can check the license with the issuing state board, and the NPI with the national registry.

About Kathleen

Dr. Kathleen Bailey is a licensed marriage and family therapist in Utah who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and trauma. She also supports those coping with parenting strain, career change, sleeping problems, low self-esteem, bipolar or depressive symptoms, and compassion fatigue.

She brings 20 years of clinical experience to her sessions and uses a direct but warm style. Sessions focus on building understanding first, then practical steps people can try between meetings.

Background and approach

The tone is respectful and nonjudgmental. Her approach draws from attachment-based work and emotionally focused methods to look at how relationships shape feelings. She pairs that with cognitive behavioral techniques to address unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing is also included when trauma memories are a focus. Kathleen adjusts the pace and plan to each person’s needs. Some people want short-term skills for anxiety or sleep.

Others need deeper exploration of attachment, loss, or substance concerns. She combines talk, behavioral exercises, and targeted trauma work when appropriate. People describe practical, compassionate guidance and clear next steps after sessions.

She frames therapy as a collaborative effort that helps people make steady changes in daily life. If someone is ready to begin, she guides them through the initial steps to set up their first appointment.

Focus areas and approaches

Everything Kathleen lists on their public professional profile, in their own terms.

Stress, Anxiety
Addictions
Relationship issues
Family conflicts
Trauma and abuse
LGBT
Grief
Intimacy-related issues
Sleeping disorders
Parenting issues
Anger management
Self esteem
Career difficulties
Bipolar disorder
Depression
Coping with life changes
Compassion fatigue
Abandonment
Aging and geriatric issues
Attachment issues
Blended family issues
Body image
Caregiver issues and stress
Codependency
Commitment issues
Communication problems
Control issues
Dissociation
First responder issues
Hospice and end-of-life counseling
Infidelity
Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships

Approaches Kathleen names

Naming an approach is not evidence of training in it. This directory copies what each therapist lists and does not check training records.

Online support

Approaches that guide online sessions

Attachment-based therapy looks at how early and current relationships shape emotional reactions and patterns of trust. Online work can help people notice attachment patterns, try new ways of relating, and repair recurring disconnection in daily life. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, or CBT, focuses on identifying unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and testing small experiments to change them. It is often used for anxiety, sleep problems, mood shifts, and stress management. Emotionally-Focused Therapy helps people tune into strong emotions and name what they need, which can reduce overwhelm and help restore closeness in important relationships.

Choosing an approach is a collaborative process. The therapist will discuss goals, try techniques, and adjust methods based on what helps most. Clients and the therapist work together to decide whether to emphasize relational work, skills-based practice, or trauma-focused interventions like EMDR when memories need processing.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is useful for full conversations and exercises that benefit from seeing one another. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth is limited or when someone prefers not to be on camera. Live chat and messaging allow short check-ins, written reflection, or ongoing support between sessions. These options support flexibility so therapy can fit work, caregiving, or travel schedules.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of concerns does she address?

She supports people with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma and abuse, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, parenting strain, sleep problems, and compassion fatigue among other concerns.

What is her therapy style like?

Her style is warm, interactive, and nonjudgmental. Sessions mix conversation with practical exercises and a tailored plan for change.

How much clinical experience does she have?

She has 20 years of clinical experience working in counseling and therapy roles with a wide range of concerns.

What are her credentials and where is she based?

She holds the LMFT credential and practices in Utah with licensure also recorded in California.

Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?

Sessions are offered in English and she is not accepting international clients at this time.

What session formats are available?

She provides video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to support varied communication preferences.

How does billing and cost work?

Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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