- Anxiety and stress
- LGBT issues
- Panic and trauma
About Bailey
Bailey Borup is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California with five years of experience. She works with people facing anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, and concerns related to sexual identity and LGBT issues. Bailey often supports those dealing with panic, shame, body image, and relationship difficulties.
She focuses on practical, conversational work in sessions. That means talking through current problems, learning simple skills to manage intense feelings, and practicing clearer ways to communicate with others. She helps people who feel isolated or overwhelmed by panic attacks, self-criticism, or problems with boundaries.
Bailey commonly addresses abandonment wounds, codependency, and patterns that keep people stuck. She also supports recovery from substance use and the effects of domestic violence and abuse. Sessions include attention to impulsivity, self-harm behaviors, and strong feelings of guilt or shame when those come up.
Her style is collaborative and person-centered. She works with each person to set goals and try small, manageable changes between meetings. The emphasis is on building steadier self-worth and clearer communication rather than quick fixes.
People who want support with sexuality, identity questions, or the social anxiety that makes speaking up and meeting new people hard may find her approach useful. Sessions are conducted in English from her California practice, and international clients are not accepted.
How evidence-based approaches translate to online care
Many clients benefit from approaches that focus on understanding feelings and changing unhelpful patterns. One common technique is skills-based work that teaches breathing, grounding, and short behavioral steps to reduce panic and intense anxiety. These skills are practical to practice between sessions and helpful for day-to-day situations.Another approach emphasizes exploring shame, guilt, and early abandonment experiences to reduce their hold on current behavior. That work often combines gentle reflection with exercises to try new ways of relating and communicating. It can be useful for body image concerns, codependency, and identity-related stress.
Finding the right approach is part of the first few sessions. The therapist will work with the client to identify goals, try methods that fit their needs, and adjust as progress is made. This is a collaborative process focused on what helps the client manage symptoms and function better in social situations.
If you want online sessions, confirm the current session options before booking since formats were not specified in the biography. Online work can make fitting therapy into a busy life easier by cutting travel time, allowing shorter check-ins when needed, and letting people join from a quieter spot or during a break from work.
Areas of expertise
Additional focus areas
Experience
5+ years
Listed in
California
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What kinds of concerns does she address?
She works with anxiety, stress, depression, trauma, and LGBT-related concerns, plus related issues like panic, body image, and loneliness.
What is her therapeutic style like?
Her sessions are collaborative and person-centered, focused on talking through problems, building skills, and improving communication.
How much experience does she have?
She has five years of experience as a practicing clinician in California.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
She is a California Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) practicing in California.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Can international clients work with her?
She does not accept international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what does it cost?
Cost varies by location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working together?
Click the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.