Licensed clinical social worker recordFlorida
Michael Bailey, LCSW
Florida
Licensed Clinical Social Worker - Stress and Addictions
Continue with MichaelCredentials check
- Credentials
- LCSW
- Licensed in Florida
- LCSW, licence SW25781
- NPI
- 1376358465
- Experience
- 5 years
- Languages
- English
- Location
- Florida
These details come from information Michael supplied to BetterHelp. A licence can be checked with the social work board of the state that issued it, and an NPI with the national registry.
AAbout
- Stress and anxiety
- Addictions support
- Men's issues
About Michael
Michael Bailey is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Florida with five years of clinical experience. He focuses on common struggles such as stress, anxiety, addictions, relationships, low self-esteem, and depression. He also addresses communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, forgiveness, life purpose, men's issues, money and financial concerns, and mood disorders.
Michael takes a straightforward, practical approach in sessions. He talks with people about what feels most urgent and what small changes could help. Conversations tend to focus on real-life pressures like work, family, money, and health. Sessions move at a pace the person can manage.
He aims to work alongside clients to identify patterns that keep problems repeating. That can mean looking at how someone handles stress, how they relate to others, or how past choices affect current feelings. Michael uses evidence-based therapeutic techniques to guide those discussions and to suggest concrete skills to try between meetings.
His style is direct and goal-oriented while still letting the client set priorities. Practical tools and clear steps are offered when they fit the situation. Progress is checked regularly and plans are adjusted based on what is or is not working.
People who choose him often want help untangling daily pressures and rebuilding steadier routines. The emphasis is on workable changes that fit a busy life and on building coping skills that can be used outside of sessions.
BHow sessions work
How evidence-based techniques are used in online sessions
Many people find structured, evidence-based techniques helpful for symptoms like anxiety, depression, and addictive behaviors. One common approach focuses on skill building - learning practical coping tools for stress, managing urges, and improving daily routines. These skills are practiced in session and used between meetings to test what works.Another useful technique involves examining patterns in relationships and communication. This approach helps people spot recurring reactions, learn different ways to handle conflict, and improve how they express needs. It can be especially helpful for issues tied to control, guilt, and shame.
Finding the right method is part of the work. The therapist collaborates with each person to decide which techniques match their goals and preferences. Plans are adjusted over time based on what helps most.
Confirm the specific session formats before booking, as the biography does not list them. Online sessions can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy schedule by removing travel time and allowing meetings during a work break or between commitments. They also allow for shorter check-ins when needed and let people choose options that match their comfort with video or audio.
CAreas of focus
Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
Florida
Languages
English
DQuestions
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does he help with?
He supports people facing stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship strain, low self-esteem, and depression, plus related issues like communication problems, control issues, guilt and shame, life purpose, men's issues, money concerns, and mood disorders.
How would you describe his therapeutic style?
He uses a practical, goal-focused style that emphasizes clear steps and skills. Sessions focus on everyday pressures and workable changes.
How much clinical experience does he have?
He has five years of experience working with adults on the concerns listed in his profile.
What are his credentials and where is he licensed?
He holds the LCSW credential and is licensed in Florida as an LCSW.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can people outside the United States work with him?
International clients are not currently accepted.
How does payment and cost work?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
What do I need to do to begin?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, call 911, or call or text 988. More crisis numbers