About Cecelia Bailey
Clientele seen
Young adults (18-24)
Teenagers (13-17)
Adults (25-64)
Individuals
Seniors (65+)
Treatment approaches
Clinical Supervision and Licensed Supervisors
Dialectical (DBT)
Acceptance and Commitment (ACT)
EMDR
Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)
Identity
Gender
FemaleLanguages spoken
English
Getting to know Cecelia Bailey
Welcome! I'm Cecelia Bailey, MSW, LCSW, PMH-C, CEDS, a licensed clinical social worker dedicated to helping individuals navigate life's challenges with confidence, clarity, and self-compassion. I work with adolescents and adults experiencing anxiety, depression, ADHD, trauma, relationship concerns, life transitions, stress, burnout, and perinatal mental health challenges.
My approach is warm, collaborative, and solution-focused. I believe therapy should be a place where you feel heard, understood, and supported while also gaining practical tools to create meaningful change. I integrate evidence-based approaches including Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), EMDR-informed interventions, mindfulness, and strengths-based strategies to help clients achieve their goals.
Whether you're feeling overwhelmed, stuck in unhelpful patterns, struggling with past experiences, or seeking support during a major life transition, my goal is to help you build resilience, improve emotional well-being, and create a life that aligns with your values. I strive to provide a safe, nonjudgmental space where clients can explore challenges, develop new skills, and move forward with greater confidence and purpose.
What should a new client know about working with you?
Clients often describe me as compassionate, direct, supportive, and easy to talk to. I believe therapy works best when we build a genuine partnership. My role is not to tell you what to do but to help you better understand yourself, identify obstacles, and develop practical strategies for change.
I balance validation with accountability. While I provide a supportive environment to process emotions and experiences, I also help clients identify patterns that may be keeping them stuck and encourage them to take meaningful steps toward their goals. Sessions are tailored to your unique needs, and we move at a pace that feels comfortable while still promoting growth.
I enjoy working with clients who are motivated to better understand themselves, improve relationships, manage anxiety and stress, heal from past experiences, strengthen self-esteem, and create healthier habits and boundaries.
What is your typical process for working with clients?
The first session focuses on getting to know you and understanding what brings you to therapy. We'll discuss your current concerns, personal history, strengths, goals, and any factors that may be impacting your emotional well-being. Together, we'll identify priorities and develop a plan that feels realistic and meaningful.
Ongoing sessions are collaborative and goal-oriented. Depending on your needs, we may explore past experiences, identify patterns in thoughts and behaviors, develop coping skills, improve communication and relationships, process difficult emotions, or work through trauma-related concerns. I often provide practical tools and strategies that clients can use between sessions to reinforce progress.
My goal is to help you gain insight, build confidence, and develop sustainable skills that support long-term emotional health and personal growth.
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Popular visit reasons
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Emotional Overeating
Postpartum Depression
Psychotherapy
Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit
Therapy
Women's Mental Health Issues
Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD)
Depression
Emotional Overeating
Postpartum Depression
Education and background
Practice names
Education and training
- University of South Carolina, Master's in Clinical Social Work
NPI number
1619304607
How soon can I make an appointment with Cecelia Bailey?
Generally, Cecelia Bailey has appointments available on Zocdoc within 1 week. You can see Cecelia Bailey's earliest availability on Zocdoc and make an appointment online.
Is Cecelia Bailey accepting new patients?
Cecelia Bailey generally accepts new patients on Zocdoc. You can see Cecelia Bailey's earliest availability on Zocdoc and schedule an appointment online.
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Can I make an appointment with Cecelia Bailey online?
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What practice does Cecelia Bailey work with?
Cecelia Bailey works with Bailey's Counseling Service PC.
What are common reasons for patients to see Cecelia Bailey?
Cecelia Bailey frequently sees patients for Attention-Deficit / Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Depression, Psychotherapy, Psychotherapy Intake / Initial Visit, and Therapy. You can see other visit reasons for Cecelia Bailey on their profile.
What languages does Cecelia Bailey speak?
Cecelia Bailey speaks English.