I am a marriage and family therapist licensed and working in the state of California, I also hold a doctorate in marriage and family therapy. Clinical experience includes anxiety, depression, addiction, issues related to gender/sexuality, trauma, abuse, and adjustment disorders. The youngest client I have worked with was 5 years of age and the oldest was 73. Given the extensiveness of my experience, there is no topic I will not address if it is the need of my client.
I believe respect is crucial in the therapeutic relationship and approach my client’s with compassion, sensitivity, and warmth. My core theory of change is Strategic with certification as a Trauma Focused-Cognitive Behavioral Therapist, and I incorporate, cognitive behavioral therapy, narrative therapy and the humanistic approach. Additionally, I utilize the Alpha-Stim (biofeedback) for severe and persistent depression, anxiety, PTSD, and insomnia if this treatment modality is appropriate for my client. I tailor the treatment plan and therapeutic dialogue to meet your specific needs and work hard to ensure your unique needs are met.
Engaging in therapy is scary and I applaud you for taking the necessary steps towards change. If you are ready, I am here to support and empower you.
I look forward to working with you.
Additional areas of focus: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Career difficulties, Coping with life changes, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Autism and Asperger Syndrome, BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture, Blended family issues, Body image, Caregiver issues and stress, Co-morbidity, Codependency, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Disruptive Mood Dysregulation Disorder (DMDD), Dissociation, Divorce and separation, Domestic violence, Drug and alcohol addiction, Family problems, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, HIV / AIDS, Impulsivity, Infidelity, Isolation / loneliness, Men's issues, Narcissism, Obsessions, compulsions, and OCD, Panic disorder and panic attacks, Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships, Post-traumatic stress, Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling), Self-harm, Self-love, Sex addiction, Sexual dysfunction, Sexuality, Social anxiety and phobia, Women's issues, Workplace issues, Young adult issues
Clinical approaches: Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Narrative Therapy, Psychodynamic Therapy, Solution-Focused Therapy, Somatic Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy, Internal Family Systems
CA LMFT 117205
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Ettie Bailey-LMFT, is an outstanding, supportive, very intelligent and intuitive therapist.
I have had several therapist over the last 46 years but she is the best one I have ever had!
Written on Mar 08, 2021 after therapy with Ettie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, grief, bipolar disorder, and coping with life changes
I couldn’t be happier with the help Ettie Bailey has given me. I have a better outlook on life because of her.
Written on Feb 04, 2021 after therapy with Ettie for 5 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, self esteem, bipolar disorder, and adhd
I’ve started speaking with Ettie about 5 months ago and I can definitely say I’m extremely grateful. She has been a tremendous help in improving my mental health. She’s very kind, super relatable & just overall awesome!
Written on Jan 09, 2021 after therapy with Ettie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, lgbt, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, and bipolar disorder
Ettie has been absolutely amazing! I felt comfortable with her right away! She checks on me often and has been an amazing part of my support system during this pandemic!
Written on Dec 19, 2020 after therapy with Ettie for 4 months on issues concerning depression, trauma and abuse, and self esteem
She is patient , understanding and her voice is so calming. I felt like she was a old friend. It was so easy to talk to her. She made great suggestions. All realistic things that I could accomplish. I’m so happy right now and it’s thanks to Ettie’s help.
Written on Nov 17, 2020 after therapy with Ettie for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, and grief
Ettie is a great counselor, she has really helped resolve many of the issues that I have with my family.
Written on Nov 12, 2020 after therapy with Ettie for 3 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, family conflicts, grief, parenting issues, anger management, coping with life changes, and compassion fatigue