Dr. Kathleen Bailey, LMFT

Therapist in Utah

Dr.

Licensed inCalifornia, Utah
License117924, 11338259-3902
NPI 1093842197
Experience20+ years
LanguagesEnglish

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About Kathleen

Dr. Kathleen Bailey helps people facing stress, anxiety, addiction, grief, depression, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports those coping with trauma, parenting strain, career shifts, sleeping problems, and compassion fatigue.

Dr. Bailey practices from Utah and brings two decades of clinical experience to her work. She uses a respectful, nonjudgmental style and focuses on what will help each person day to day.

Her sessions are conversational and interactive.

Background and approach

She listens for patterns in relationships and attachment, then helps clients notice and change unhelpful habits. She uses practical tools from cognitive approaches to address thoughts and behaviors, and she draws on emotionally-focused work to repair connection and manage conflict. Dr.

Bailey blends approaches to match each person's needs. That can mean exploring early attachment experiences, practicing new communication skills, or addressing past trauma so it has less power over daily life. She also works with life-stage concerns such as aging, hospice and end-of-life stress, and caregiver burnout.

Her background includes long experience in substance abuse counseling and couple and family therapy settings, combined with work using EMDR and insight-oriented methods. Dr. Bailey frames goals in plain terms - better sleep, clearer boundaries, less reactivity, improved intimacy - and tracks progress along the way.

People who choose her often want straightforward guidance and a therapist who will listen without labels. She aims to help people build practical skills and stronger attachment patterns so they can feel more stable and connected in their lives.

Credentials

LMFT (California): License 117924 · expires February 2026
LMFT (Utah): License 11338259-3902 · expires September 2026
NPI: 1093842197 · national provider identifier

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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

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Online support

How attachment and practical therapies work online

Attachment-based work focuses on patterns in close relationships and early bonds; online sessions use conversation and targeted exercises to help people notice those patterns and try new ways of connecting. Client-centered therapy emphasizes empathy and following the client's priorities; in sessions the therapist listens, reflects, and helps clients clarify their own goals and values. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) targets unhelpful thoughts and behaviors with concrete tools and practice, useful for anxiety, sleep problems, and mood shifts.

Finding the right approach happens together. The therapist will discuss goals and preferences and then try methods that fit the client's needs. That collaborative process allows adjustments over time so the work stays relevant and useful.

Online formats make regular work more flexible. Video calls let people use visual cues for attachment and emotionally focused work. Phone sessions can be easier when bandwidth or screen time is limited. Live chat and text-based messaging are helpful for short check-ins, between-session support, or when written reflection feels more natural. These options help people fit therapy into busy lives and keep momentum between appointments.

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Frequently asked

What concerns does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, relationship and intimacy issues, grief, trauma and a wide range of life adjustments.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and interactive, combining listening with practical skills training and emotionally focused work to improve relationships and coping.

What is her clinical background and experience?

She has 20 years of clinical experience, including long work in substance abuse counseling and marriage and family therapy settings.

What credentials does she hold and where is she located?

She is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) with licenses in Utah and California and is based in Utah.

Which languages are supported for sessions?

Sessions are offered in English.

What session formats are offered?

She offers video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to fit different schedules and needs.

How are sessions billed and what does it cost?

Costs vary with location and therapist arrangements; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.

How do I begin working with her?

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