Rachael Bailey, LCSW, CSW

Rachael Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) and holds a CSW credential, practicing in Georgia with five years of clinical experience. She draws on evidence-informed methods to support people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, relationship and family concerns, and a range of emotional and behavioral challenges. LCSW indicates a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, and CSW denotes an additional social work credential held by Rachael.

Rachael approaches therapy with the belief that each person is the expert on their own life and brings strengths that can be activated to address challenges. She emphasizes collaboration, helping clients identify goals, build skills, and develop strategies that fit their values and daily realities. Seeking change takes courage, and Rachael focuses on offering steady support, practical tools, and compassionate coaching as clients move toward greater well-being.

Her work integrates attachment-focused perspectives with cognitive and skills-based techniques to address patterns in relationships, emotion regulation, and coping. Rachael aims to create a respectful, nonjudgmental space where people can explore difficult experiences, repair relational wounds, and strengthen resilience as they navigate life transitions and recovery.

Therapeutic approaches and online care that fit your life

Rachael Bailey draws from attachment-based therapy to explore how early and current relationships shape emotional patterns and interpersonal needs - this approach is helpful for people working through abandonment, attachment issues, codependency, and family of origin concerns. She also uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) to identify unhelpful thinking and behavior patterns and to teach concrete skills for managing anxiety, depression, and impulsivity. In addition, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) skills are incorporated to strengthen emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness when intense emotions or impulsivity interfere with daily life.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process. Rachael works collaboratively with each client to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences, adjusting strategies over time as progress unfolds and priorities change.

Online therapy with Rachael is offered through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, and text-based messaging to maximize flexibility and access. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, maintain continuity during life transitions, and receive ongoing support from licensed professionals and therapists without needing to commute.