Dr. Kathleen Bailey, LMFT

California · 20 years in practice

Dr. Kathleen Bailey is a licensed marriage and family therapist (LMFT) based in Utah who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and relationship or intimacy concerns.

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 (LMFT) based in Utah who helps people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, sleep problems, and relationship or intimacy concerns. She also supports people coping with trauma, parenting strain, career shifts, bipolar and depressive symptoms, and compassion fatigue.

Her tone is warm and direct to make reaching out feel easier. She draws on existential ideas to help people find purpose and meaning in hard moments.

Background and approach

She combines that with attachment-focused work to look at how relationships shape feelings and behavior. Cognitive approaches are used when practical tools for thoughts and habits are helpful. Sessions are conversational and interactive.

Dr. Bailey aims to listen without labels and to tailor each plan to what a person actually needs. She includes emotional processing, relationship patterns, and practical skill building in sessions.

With two decades of clinical experience and licensure as an LMFT in Utah and California, she brings experience from substance-abuse counseling and family therapy work. That background informs her focus on addiction, trauma, and complex relationship dynamics. People who come to her often want clearer direction, better coping tools, or to mend important relationships.

She encourages small steps and focuses on what can change now, while also attending to deeper life questions and long-standing patterns.

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 therapeutic approaches work online

Existential Therapy helps people name what matters to them and face life choices with more clarity. It focuses on meaning, responsibility, and how to live a life that feels more authentic when circumstances change.

Attachment-Based Therapy looks at patterns in relationships and how early bonds shape current reactions. It helps people understand why they react a certain way with partners or loved ones and offers ways to form more stable connections.

Client-Centered Therapy centers on empathy and listening. The therapist follows the person's lead, reflects understanding, and creates space for people to find their own answers and build confidence.

Finding the right mix of approaches is part of the work. The therapist will collaborate with clients to choose methods that fit their goals and preferences, adjusting course as needs evolve. That collaborative process helps match practical tools and deeper exploration.

Online sessions offer flexibility and different ways to engage. Video calls let people use body language and tone; phone sessions work when bandwidth is limited or for shorter check-ins. Live chat and text-based messaging make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day or to follow up between sessions. These options let people access a licensed professional from wherever they are located in Utah and schedule care that fits their routine.

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Questions people ask

What kinds of problems does she help with?

She works with stress, anxiety, depression, addictions, grief, sleep issues, and relationship or intimacy concerns, plus trauma and parenting challenges.

How would you describe her therapeutic style?

Her style is warm and interactive; sessions are conversational and tailored to each person's needs without stigmatizing labels.

What is her professional background?

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

What credentials and location are on record?

She is an LMFT licensed in Utah and California and is based in Utah.

Which languages are supported and can she see international clients?

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

What session formats are available?

Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging.

How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?

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

How do I begin working with her?

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