Emma Bailey, LCSW — Therapist in California

Hi there, I'm Emma!

I believe that people are the experts in their lives, and my job is to partner with you in moving towards how you would like to be living. There may be some things you already know are getting in the way, or you may need some support in imagining what another path could even look like.

My focus

I am a good fit for people who are nervous about starting therapy and those who may need more time and support with organizing thoughts. I have been working with teenagers and college students for many years. I also love working with families and adults.

My approach

I generally spend most of the session talking with you, but I also bring in art, writing, and projects depending on what you are interested in and what brings you joy.

My communication style

Each session, we discuss what you want from our work together and how we can determine whether our meeting has reached the place you hoped for.

My journey to mental healthcare

I really enjoy hearing stories and being a part of conversations that create movement. This brought me to and keeps me in this work.

My goals for you

I learn a lot from the stories I have the honor of being witness to in this work. I sometimes ask people if they would like to share parts of their stories, either in writing or in transcripts, with others who are struggling in similar ways.

Our first session

In a first meeting, I would like to get to know you outside of the problem that is bringing you in and get to know what skills, knowledges, and strengths you already have to combat the problem. This may look like asking you questions about who and what is important in your life.

I identify as...

Female
Caucasian or White
Unitarian Universalism

Expertise

Specialties

Autism or Asperger's Syndrome

Behavioral Issues

Child Abuse or Neglect

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Treatment approaches

Motivational Interviewing

Narrative

Solution Focused Brief (SFBT)

Play Therapy

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Therapy types

Couples Therapy
Individual Therapy

Ages served

Minors
Adults

Practice

Accepted insurance providers

Aetna
Allegiance
Allied
Arlo
Ascension-SmartHealth

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Languages spoken

English

Education

Master of Social Work (MSW) from California State University, Hayward.

Sessions

60 minutes

Virtual sessions

Emma Bailey