Therapist profile
Dr. Kathleen Bailey, LMFT
Utah
Dr. Kathleen Bailey LMFT - Relationships and Anger
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- CredentialsLMFT
- LicenseLMFT, California / 117924; LMFT, Utah / 11338259-3902
- NPI1093842197
- Experience20 years
- LanguagesEnglish
- LocationUtah
About
- Attachment-based work
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Emotion-focused tools
About Kathleen
Dr. Kathleen Bailey is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) licensed in Utah with 20 years of clinical experience. She helps people who struggle with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship and family concerns, trauma and abuse, grief, sleeping problems, parenting, self-esteem, and anger. She also addresses career shifts, bipolar and depression, compassion fatigue, and intimacy-related issues.
Her approach is conversational and practical. She uses clear, goal-focused work to help someone spot patterns, change unhelpful thoughts, and try different behaviors. She draws on attachment ideas to understand how early relationships affect current reactions. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy techniques are used to identify thought patterns that fuel anger and anxiety.
Sessions also make space for emotion-focused work to help people notice and work with strong feelings rather than push them away. Dr. Bailey includes existential questions about meaning and values when life transitions or losses make someone re-evaluate priorities. That mix helps people manage short-term problems and consider longer-term shifts in how they relate to others.
She has a long background in substance abuse counseling alongside her family therapy practice. That experience informs how she approaches addictions and co-occurring issues. Treatment plans are developed together, with attention to communication skills, boundaries, and practical coping strategies.
People who want to address temper, rebuild trust after hurt, or manage stress that affects work and home life may find this straightforward style helpful. To begin, choose the online therapy options and complete the matching questionnaire to schedule the first session.
How sessions work
How her approaches translate to online therapy
Dr. Bailey commonly draws on Attachment-Based work, Client-Centered methods, and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy. Attachment-based work looks at patterns that formed in early relationships and how they show up now in anger and closeness. Client-centered methods focus on listening and reflecting so the person can find their own solutions and clearer communication. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy targets the thoughts and behaviors that keep anger and anxiety active and teaches practical skills to change them.Finding the best approach is collaborative. The therapist and client review goals, preferences, and what has or hasn’t worked before. Together they try methods and adjust the plan as needed so sessions feel productive and relevant to everyday life.
Confirm the exact session formats before booking, as session options are not specified here. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy week, allow shorter check-ins when time is limited, and reduce travel time. It can also make it simpler to follow through on homework between sessions and to practice new communication skills during real-life moments.
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Experience
20+ years
Listed in
California, Utah
Languages
English
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Which anger-related problems does she help with?
She helps with snapping at loved ones, work frustration, built-up resentment, and anger linked to trauma or substance issues.
What is her therapy style like?
She uses a conversational, practical style that focuses on identifying patterns and trying concrete changes in thinking and behavior.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 20 years of clinical experience, including a background in substance abuse counseling and family therapy work.
What are her credentials and location?
She is an LMFT licensed in Utah and practices from Utah.
What languages are sessions offered in?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not currently accepting international clients.
How are sessions billed and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I start a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
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