Kristen Bailey

About Kristen

Therapeutic Philosophy
My approach to therapy integrates Humanistic principles, including Person-Centered and Existential perspectives, with Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT) and Emotion Focused Therapy. I am dedicated to fostering an empathetic and unconditionally supportive environment where you can safely process the connections between your past experiences and your present life. By exploring these links, we work together to reduce shame and cultivate self-empathy and building practical psychological tools to build agency in your own recovery.

Clinical Tools & Focus
In our work together, I utilize various tools designed to help you develop a more peaceful relationship with the different parts of yourself. This involves practicing doing things different with self-compassion, creating healthy distance from unhelpful internal narratives, and learning to effectively navigate or “surf” difficult urges. It is never a straight forward process, there will be ups and downs, but this is where the healing really takes place – in the ability to see yourself as an imperfect human, who is doing their best, like all others.

While it is vital to address how specific challenges—such as addictive behaviors or obsessions—manifest in your daily life, my ultimate goal is to uncover the underlying core fears and unmet yearnings driving these patterns. Many of us carry deep-seated pain and shame stemming from difficult life events or misunderstood parts of ourselves. I strive to provide a secure space where you feel safe enough to share these vulnerabilities, learn to treat them with compassion, and begin moving forward.