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LISW-CP

Anna Bailey, LISW-CP

  • Experience28 years
  • LocationSouth Carolina
  • Focus areasADHD, Stress and Anxiety, and Relationship
  • Therapy approachesAcceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
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About Anna

Anna Bailey is a licensed clinical social worker with a LISW-CP credential and 28 years of experience providing psychotherapeutic support in South Carolina. She works with people facing stress, anxiety, depression, grief, relationship and intimacy concerns, and life transitions, bringing a calm, practical presence to difficult moments.

Background and approach

Anna emphasizes building coping skills, improving communication, and strengthening self-understanding so clients can pursue goals that matter to them. Her approach draws on evidence-based methods like Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, and Mindfulness Therapy, combined with motivational interviewing and solution-focused techniques when appropriate.

Over nearly three decades she has supported individuals coping with chronic illness, caregiver strain, career challenges, compassion fatigue, and changes related to aging. Anna aims to create a collaborative, respectful therapeutic relationship that highlights each person’s strengths and practical steps toward healthier patterns.

Sessions focus on tailored strategies for concerns such as ADHD-related difficulties, sleep and eating disruptions, anger, parenting stress, and questions of purpose and self-love. She frames treatment around measurable, achievable steps while attending to emotional healing and resilience.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care

Anna often uses Cognitive Behavioral Therapy to help clients identify and shift unhelpful thinking patterns and behaviors, which can be especially useful for anxiety, depression, and stress-related symptoms. She also employs Acceptance and Commitment Therapy to support people in clarifying values, increasing psychological flexibility, and learning to act in ways that align with what matters most.

Finding the best therapeutic approach is a collaborative process. The therapist works with each person to explore which methods fit their goals, preferences, and life context, adapting techniques as progress unfolds and needs change.

Online therapy offers flexibility through video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging, allowing work to continue despite busy schedules, mobility limits, or geographic constraints. These options make it possible to engage in skill-building, reflections, and problem-solving from home or wherever is most convenient, while maintaining regular, focused contact with licensed professionals and therapists.

Frequently asked questions

What kinds of concerns does Anna work with?
She addresses a wide range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy-related concerns, grief, and ADHD among other topics listed in her practice focus.
What is Anna's therapeutic style?
Her style is collaborative and practical, blending evidence-based techniques with curiosity and respect to help clients develop coping skills and clarify goals.
How much clinical experience does she have?
Anna has 28 years of professional experience working in mental health and related care settings.
What credentials and location apply to this therapist?
She holds the credential SC LISW-CP 5726 and practices in South Carolina.
Can I work with her if I live outside the United States?
She does not accept international clients at this time; services are provided to clients within the applicable region.
In what formats are sessions offered?
Sessions can be scheduled as video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging to accommodate different preferences.
How are fees and payment handled?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions are provided through a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What are the first steps to begin therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule according to therapist availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Stress, AnxietyRelationship issuesGriefSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Also works with

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseIntimacy-related issuesEating disordersSleeping disordersParenting issuesAnger managementCareer difficultiesDepressionCompassion fatigueADHD

Additional focus areas

Aging and geriatric issuesAutism and Asperger SyndromeCancerCaregiver issues and stressChronic pain, illness, and disabilityCommunication problemsCoping with natural or human-caused disasterForgivenessGuilt and shameIntellectual disabilityIsolation / lonelinessLife purposeMidlife crisisMoney and financial issuesSelf-loveSocial anxiety and phobiaWomen's issuesWorkplace issuesYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Mindfulness TherapyMotivational InterviewingSolution-Focused Therapy

Experience

28+ years

Licensed

South Carolina

Languages

English