As a second career clinician, I bring a background in journalism and story writing to my work. Listening deeply and honoring the unique stories people carry has always been my passion. I am trained to work one-on-one with adults and adolescents age 14+ in a capacity that allows for deep resonance and curiosity in our time together.

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My journey from journalism to counseling grew out of a desire to move from telling stories to holding them alongside real people in real time. I believe life is inherently messy, humans are beautifully complicated, and our systems don’t always serve us well.

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That’s why I approach every individual with empathy and humility. You are the expert in your own life, and I’m here to walk alongside you—collaboratively and compassionately—toward healing and growth.

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Together, we can sit with discomfort, explore patterns, celebrate wins, and take meaningful steps—big and small—toward your goals.

 

Education

M.S. Drake University Mental Health Counseling 

B.S. in Journalism and Mass Communication with a minor in Business, Iowa State University

 

Professional Organizations

American Mental Health Counselors Association

Iowa Mental Health Counselors Association

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Accepted Insurance

Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield

United Healthcare

UMR

Medicaid:

     IME, Wellpoint, Iowa Total Care, Molina Healthcare​

Private payment

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*Please Note:

-Bailey does not take Medicare or Tricare at this time.

-If you have a primary insurance with your secondary insurance Medicaid plan, your primary must be one that Bailey accepts at this time. This includes Medicare as your primary.