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Kimberly Bailey, LCMHC

Experienced mental health professional

Provides online counseling through BetterHelp

At a glance

Kimberly is an experienced, licensed Mental Health Professional who specializes in affordable online therapy offered through our partner, BetterHelp.

4.5 stars
Clients are very satisfied with Kimberly. View 54 reviews
Speaks English
Offers Telehealth visits
Licensed in North Carolina and South Carolina

Recent reviews

Kim is a fantastic resource and confidant - a professional in her craft and an ally to anyone struggling with life's uncertainties and finding meaning in going forward.

Reviewed March 2024

Great to work with.

Reviewed February 2024

More about Kimberly

  • 30 years' experience
  • Female
  • LCMHC, LPC

Hello! If you are exploring Better Help, it is likely that you are struggling with something significant in your life. Finding the right person to help you through these challenges is very important. If you don't have a good relationship with your counselor, you won't make the progress you are hoping to achieve. I practice Peron Centered Therapy and I believe that the most important aspect of counseling is the therapeutic relationship between you and your counselor. That’s the jumping off point for making positive changes in your life for a happier and healthy future.

I have a MA in counseling from Appalachian State University and am currently fully licensed in North Carolina as a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor (LCHMC). I also hold a license as a Licensed Clinical Addiction Specialist (LCAS). I have over thirty (30) years of experience providing individual, group, and family therapy using Person-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), components of Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), rational perspective, Solution Focused therapy and Acceptance Commitment Therapy. I also use trauma Informed treatment for PTSD and severe anxiety. I work with adults with anxiety, depression, bipolar disorder, trauma, relationship issues and other life challenging issues. I am passionate about working with people and knew in the in junior High School that my calling was to help others.

My agenda in therapy is to assist you in developing goals that will help you achieve the happiness and self esteem to improve your life. I believe in helping you increase your life coping skills that you can use in any challenging situation. If thing you would like to work with me, just reach out. We will have dynamic, exciting, and sometimes challenging road. I am committed to helping you!

Specialties

Stress Anxiety Addictions Relationship issues Self esteem Depression LGBT Family conflicts Trauma and abuse Grief Intimacy-related issues Anger management Career difficulties Bipolar disorder Coping with life changes Coaching Compassion fatigue ADHD Aging and geriatric issues Cancer Caregiver issues and stress Codependency Communication problems Divorce and separation Domestic violence Drug and alcohol addiction Guilt and shame HIV / AIDS Intellectual disability Isolation / loneliness Midlife crisis Post-traumatic stress Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling) Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD)

Treatment Approaches

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
  • Client-Centered Therapy
  • Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
  • Mindfulness Therapy
  • Motivational Interviewing
  • Solution-Focused Therapy

Licenses

Kimberly Bailey's National Provider Identifier (NPI) is 1437338308.

  • LCMHC · North Carolina · 2622 · Expires June 2026
  • LPC · South Carolina · 9880 · Expires August 2025

About online counseling

Affordable.
Pay a low flat fee.
Convenient.
Do it at your own time and at your own pace. Communicate whenever you feel it's needed.
Available now.
There is no waiting list and no calls to make. Simply fill out a short questionnaire and send your first message.

Online counseling, also known as teletherapy, is a method of delivering mental health services through digital means such as video conferencing, phone calls, or messaging platforms. It can be an ideal option for individuals who have difficulty accessing traditional therapy due to geographical distance, time constraints, or personal preferences like privacy and comfort. Many people find it easier to open up from the familiarity of their own space.

Teletherapy has been found to be highly effective, with studies showing that it can produce similar outcomes to in-person therapy, particularly for issues like anxiety, depression, and PTSD. The flexibility and accessibility it offers make it a valuable alternative to conventional therapy settings.

Reviews for Kimberly Bailey

All reviews have been submitted by clients after seeing the provider.

Overall rating:

4.5

54 reviews

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Kim is a fantastic resource and confidant - a professional in her craft and an ally to anyone struggling with life's uncertainties and finding meaning in going forward.

Reviewed March 2024

Great to work with.

Reviewed February 2024

She is a kind, caring, and insightful counselor whom I have the great benefit of calling my therapist.

Reviewed May 2022

Kim is the best, very caring and talented. She puts me in a safe place.

Reviewed December 2023

Kim has helped me tremendously. I'm so grateful for her!

Reviewed November 2023

Allows a client to figure out issues with both professional and anecdotal advice.

Reviewed August 2023

Kimberly is genuine and honest, while still being kind with her advice. I believe there are simply too many therapists who do not hold their patients accountable. Kimberly does hold me accountable to make better decisions in life, but she has a gift for messaging it.

Reviewed July 2023

Kimberly is the therapist I’ve never had. Her perceptive listening skills and her life experience lend her the ability to support without judgement and truly get to the core issues. Every session ends with a clear plan of action or things to think about/explore for the following week. I’d highly recommend her to anyone wanting to be heard, heal and grow. Love her!!

Reviewed March 2023

Kim helped me tremendously over the past 2 months while I was dealing with my separation and the anxiety associated with it. She was understanding and gave great insight on how to better care for myself. I don’t know how I would have processed everything in a healthy manner without her guidance. I highly recommend her.

Reviewed December 2022

Love Kimberly, she’s changed my outlook on life and i can confidently say that i can see and feel myself growing in such a positive way with her support and guidance. She’s provided me with tools to utilize and aides me in seeing life through a different perspective that i am grateful for.

Reviewed November 2022

Love her. She has been an advocate for me, has challenged me, and supported me through a difficult time. I’m so grateful we connected.

Reviewed November 2022

Kim is a compassionate, understanding empath who provides support and tools for success. She challenges me to take other perspectives into account when discussing life topics. I appreciate her time and energy. She is also very flexible with her schedule and makes it easy to connect even when my schedule is hectic. Anyone would be lucky to have her as a therapist and experience her wonderful service.

Reviewed September 2022

I highly recommend Kim! She’s helped me navigate some tough situations in my life. Kim provided me with excellent feedback and advice while maintaining an open-mind. I was apprehensive about therapy but she has truly been a blessing during this chapter in my life. My “issues” were somewhat unconventional yet Kim never made me feel uncomfortable rather I felt at ease and in a safe space to share my most intimate feelings/emotions.

Reviewed June 2022

Kimberly is amazing. So grateful we connected. Thank you.

Reviewed June 2022

Kim has been a treat and I always look forward to working through my thoughts and life with her. She makes me feel heard and validated while also still challenging me to see things from a new perspective.

Reviewed May 2022

Kimberly has been a joy to work with. Throughout my time with Kim, she has provided me ways to deal with my anxiety and finally start medication. She always listens intently and offers amazing feedback and coping mechanisms. Lastly, I must say Kim’s warm spirit, openness, and kindness has been exactly what I’m looking for in therapy.

Reviewed April 2022

I have never ever felt like a therapist has fit me until I found Kimberly. I absolutely look forward to therapy and I never ever thought I would say that. She gets me and helps me in so many ways. I’ve never gone to therapy this consistently in my life.

Reviewed March 2022

I love working with her. It has been a really helpful experience.

Reviewed March 2022

Kim just gets me. I’ve been working with her for a few months and she has really helped me find the tools and strategies needed to handle life’s ups and downs.

Reviewed February 2022

She’s great!

Reviewed February 2022

Kim has helped me so much and continues to to do so

Reviewed February 2022

Kimberly Bailey is wonderful. She is kind, funny, she listens at all levels, is skilled at what she does and understands where I am coming from so well. She is empathetic and I really enjoy our conversations. She is helping me greatly and could not be a better match for me. When the student is ready, the teacher appears :) I'm grateful. Thank you!

Reviewed February 2022

By reframing my circumstances, Kimberly was able to help me navigate through some mid-life changes that had me in a state of brief depression. Her perspective helped reshape the way I viewed my situation. In addition, she provided tools to help me maneuver future road blocks so that I can find peace with life again. If I find that I need a "tune up" I will be sure to connect with Kimberly to help get back on track. Namaste.

Reviewed December 2021

Kimberly is a good listener, her answer to your questions are always on point, you can text her or email at any time and she will get back to you. I couldnt have a better therapist in this time of my life.

Reviewed December 2021

This has been one of the most comfortable therapy experiences I’ve had. Kimberly has an excellent conversational flexibility that has really allowed discoveries to be made in a supported and productive manner.

Reviewed November 2021

Kim has been a life saver for me and I looked forward to every meeting with her. She was so patient and calm through all my crazy moments. Kim and her advice has helped me learn to cope, reduce my anxiety and stress, and believe in myself. Kim’s was able to teach me techniques to deal with all the items listed above. She was always quick to respond if I sent a message. Kim was dependable and never missed appts with me. Her down to earth and easy going attitude made it so easy to open up to her on day 1. Highly recommend. Thank you Kim for everything you have done for me!

Reviewed November 2021

She is just wonderful. Very mature and frank. I love how honest and straight forward she is. I strongly recommend her!

Reviewed November 2021

Kimberly helped me through a very tough time. She provided an environment of trust and non judgement that made me comfortable sharing things I never have before Her experience and knowledgeable counseling made our sessions so productive and allowed me to see the a clear path to solving for my concerns. I highly recommend her as a therapist and will sign up with her if needed in the future.

Reviewed November 2021

Kim is a fantastic individual. We connected instantly and she has been very helpful through my first journey through therapy! She is very knowledgeable, helpful and responsive.

Reviewed November 2021

Kimberly has been so nice to work with. she is a great listener and gave great insight throughout our time together, and helped me through a lot of hard situations.

Reviewed November 2021

Kimberly and I made a connection on the 1st session and it’s been a blessing ever since. I am on a complicated journey and she has become a guide for me.

Reviewed September 2021

My Counselor is spot on for me. She offers various tools for me to use daily. I like the homework. We always set weekly goals. She challenges me. What I especially like is that she remembers me and my details not like she's looking at her notes from the previous week and has to refresh her memory she genuinely gets to know you.

Reviewed September 2021

Kimberly is very attentive to your specific needs. Her sessions are catered to help you in the areas you struggle with.

Reviewed September 2021

I’ve been working with Kimberly for a few months now and she has been super helpful. Together we have come up with tactics that will help me change my behaviors to be the best version of myself that I can be. We have been working on my self confidence and things I can do in my life to help boost that. She has helped me take a hold of my addictions and I’m continuing to make progress. Kim listens well and gives good feedback she makes me feel like I’m not alone and that nothing is impossible to overcome when I put my mind to it. I will continue to see Kimberly once a month but with her help I’ve already been able to reduce my therapy which is helping me save money too!

Reviewed September 2021

Kimberly is amazing! She's helped me leaps and bounds the last few months. I can't say enough positive about her! But I'm kind of bummed with Better Help in general. I met with a couple therapists before Kimberly and they didn't seem to be well vetted (very unprofessional). Also, the technology is often spotty.

Reviewed August 2021

Working with Kim has been a breath of fresh air!

Reviewed August 2021

This is my second time working with Kim and I am excited to get started again

Reviewed August 2021

Kim is very easy to talk with and she asks good questions, provides insights and shares her personal relatable experiences.

Reviewed August 2021

Kim has been the best therapist for me and my needs by far. Her experience, attentiveness and care have made a real impact. I look forward to our sessions every week

Reviewed July 2021

Kimberly was my third attempt for a counselor and i couldn’t be more happy. She is so understanding and provides me with techniques to improve my mental health when I’m going on with my every day life. I look forward to our sessions. She’s the best .

Reviewed July 2021

Kim is an amazing therapist who has helped me through many hard times. She is always there with advice and many options to help me with whatever I may be dealing with. She is easy to talk to and I feel very confident when we speak that she will be able to help with anything

Reviewed July 2021

Kimberly was great at listening and coming up with easy strategies that could be used in the moment when I had anxiety. She was easy to talk to and I enjoyed my time working with her.

Reviewed June 2021

We clicked right away, & she seemed to get me from the beginning. Love her way of thinking & now incorporate things she’s taught me.

Reviewed May 2021

Kimberly was fantastic! Only reason I am leaving her is because I am moving to another state. She listens, is empathetic, and gives wonderful homework and advice!

Reviewed May 2021

very good experience for a first time going through counseling. Kimberly is very easy to talk to and seems to have a great expertise and understanding of what I'm going through I feel like through our sessions I will be able to talk and open up easily with her. Would definitely recommend!

Reviewed May 2021

Kimberly has been a great counselor for my situation. Very nice and concerned about my issues

Reviewed May 2021

I knew I needed help with my anxiety and panic attacks and I signed up for Better Help after hearing a few ads. I was matched with Kim and she has been such a gift. She’s an excellent listener and has guided me through retraining my brain for new thought processes. Her experience and expertise and PATIENCE are evident in every conversation. I can honestly say that I am not the same person I was when we first started meeting, I’m a happier, less anxious, and more fulfilled version of myself and I have these tools for myself and for my family.

Reviewed May 2021

I clicked with Kim almost immediately- her listening skills are impressive - glad she has years of experience in her history & thankful for her caring yet practical approach - her validation of my emotions is comforting & her laughter is infectious.

Reviewed April 2021

Kim is simply amazing, understanding, comforting, helpful and full of amazing solutions. She has and continues to change my life everyday. Thank you for being always there for me!

Reviewed February 2021

I was new to therapy and honestly had no idea what to expect. Talking to Kimberly on the first day was like talking to an old friend. Kimberly is always engaged and attentive to what I want or need to talk about each week. She's also very good at being observant when my week has me way stressed out and is ready to remind me that my self-care matters! Kimberly's guidance has allowed me to strengthen relationships in my life while supporting my own health and well-being. She's always great for a chuckle, as well, so even on days when counseling seems like "just another thing to do" I end up in a better mood. I'd recommend Kimberly to those looking for a counselor who can make them comfortable and welcome.

Reviewed February 2021

I'm still a work in progress but Kimberly has provided a lot of moral support and advice to help me through it

Reviewed February 2021

Kimberly is a phenomenal therapist who will equip you with all the necessary tools you need to navigate your specific situation. She listens deeply and tailors each session to meet current struggles and to empower you to overcome them. She is empathetic and profoundly knowledgeable about various aspects of mental health and interpersonal communication. I left each session with instruction on how to implement new ways of coping with stress, anxiety and toxicity in my life one baby step at a time. When followed through with, these tools supported a total transformation in my life and aided in coping with reoccurring stressors. I encourage you to reach out to Kimberly to guide you in your own journey to peace—I guarantee you will find it with her help.

Reviewed February 2021

Working with Kimberly Bailey has given me a more enlightening perspective on my issues that I face. She's attentive and understanding of my concerns and helps me to better understand and control my problems.

Reviewed January 2021

She listened and heard what I was saying. She offered advice that was hard to do but I did it and it made all the difference in the world. I went from feeling taken advantage of and miserable to being in charge of who I will allow in my life. I'm actually happy now. That advice changed my world..

Reviewed December 2020

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Frequently asked questions

Does Kimberly Bailey offer telehealth visits?

Yes. Kimberly Bailey works with clients by exchanging messages, chatting live, speaking over the phone, or video conferencing based on what works for the client at that particular time.

What language(s) does Kimberly Bailey speak?

Kimberly Bailey speaks English.

How many years of experience does Kimberly Bailey have?

Kimberly Bailey has 30 years of experience.

Where is Kimberly Bailey licensed to practice?

Kimberly Bailey is licensed to practice in North Carolina and South Carolina.

Does Kimberly Bailey accept clients outside of the United States?

No, Kimberly Bailey does not accept clients outside of the United States.

Is online therapy as effective as in-person therapy?

Numerous studies support the effectiveness of online platforms in facilitating life changes. For instance, research published by JMIR Publications, conducted by teams from the University of Berkeley, UCSF, and SF General Hospital, found that "users of BetterHelp experienced significantly reduced depression symptom severity after engaging with the platform."

What treatment approaches does Kimberly Bailey offer?

Kimberly Bailey offers clients Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy.

How can I communicate with Kimberly Bailey?

Kimberly Bailey can be engaged in any one of four ways: (1) Exchanging messages, (2) chatting live, (3) speaking over the phone, or (4) video conferencing. You can use different ways at different times as you wish, based on your needs, availability, and convenience.

How do I get started with Kimberly Bailey?

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