Caitlin Bailey

Qualifications & Experience

I hold a Bachelor of Science in Nursing from UT Arlington and a Master of Biblical Counseling from Dallas Theological Seminary. I am also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and certified in the Prepare and Enrich curriculum (a tool for pre-marital counseling).

My Call to Christian Counseling

My undergraduate studies prepared me to be a nurse. I am such a science geek and loved learning about the body processes. While working as a nurse, I had the opportunity to get certified to give chemotherapy and began doing that in the hospital. This required me to spend a lot of one-on-one time with patients, sitting at their bedside and getting to know them. I realized that the mind and body connection is inseparable and that while these patients needed physical healing, they also needed emotional and spiritual healing in their lives. I loved getting to hear their stories and be a person that they opened up to. I also have been personally impacted by my own experience with biblical counseling, so I just felt a calling by God to pursue this career path.

More About Me/On a Personal Note

I love reading, working out, going on walks with my family, watching movies with my cat, and trying new coffee places.

Areas of Expertise/Specialties

• Abandonment and Neglect
• ADHD
• Aging and Geriatric Issues
• Anger Management
• Anxiety
• Autism
• Bipolar Disorder
• Coaching
• Counseling for Teens
• Couples Counseling
• Codependency
• Depression
• Eating Disorders
• EMDR
• Grief and Loss
• Individual Counseling
• Marriage Counseling
• OCD
• Online Counseling
• Personal Development
• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder
• Premarital Counseling
• Relationship Issues
• Sex and Porn Addiction
• Sexual Abuse
• Spiritual Development
• Trauma
• Weight Loss
• Women’s Issues

Abandonment and Neglect

God designed us to be communal beings, giving and receiving care for one another, encouraging one another, and sharing life’s burdens. Unfortunately in our fallen world, many of us have experienced abandonment and neglect and have felt unwanted or without a sense of belonging. This can lead to a distrust of others, low self-esteem, or translate to our view of God. No one knows more about abandonment than Christ. We have a high priest who can sympathize with us. In working with you, my desire is to help root you in the truth of who God says you are, helping you confidently walk out relationships with others and live according to that truth and not life experiences.

Depression

Depression is a common experience for many on this side of heaven. Depression is a result of the brokenness in our fallen world and is a thief of joy. My hope is that by digging into root causes and exploring life circumstances, together we can work to reframe thoughts, incorporate lifestyle changes as needed, and begin to see beauty in life again. I believe that God is so near and empathizes with you in your sorrow. I also believe that He will once again restore your joy.

Eating Disorders

There are so many confusing messages all around us that communicate that human worth is tied to physical appearance. I approach eating disorders from an understanding that while on the surface it seems a desire to look a certain way is the driving factor, there are usually deeper roots. I want to help you uncover and uproot what is not from God and replant identity with who God says you are. This process is one that I realize takes a lot of time, and progress is not always linear. I want to be there every step of the way.

Sex and Porn Addiction

God created us to exist as sexual beings without shame, selfishness, or abuse. Unfortunately, we live in a broken world where our sexuality and experiences are also broken. In working together, my goal would be to uncover what is underneath the addiction. I believe that there is something that we are searching for and unable to find and our addictions meet that need temporarily. My desire is to help explore the root of addiction and help you understand yourself and your life circumstances in light of God’s promises and who He says you are. There is so much grace, and shining light on dark places makes the darkness flee.

Spiritual Development

Sometimes in life, our circumstances provide fertile ground for us to feel disconnected in our relationship with God and we can find ourselves feeling spiritually depleted. My hope is that this counseling space would be a safe and non-judgmental place to explore your relationship with God and be encouraged in your spiritual development. I believe that God invites our questions and that exploration will only lead to a deeper and richer faith. I would love to walk alongside you and be part of your spiritual development as you process your life and circumstances in light of God’s truth.

Sessions: I offer 53-minute sessions. Sessions can be held more than once per week, weekly, or every other week. Scheduling options are discussed in greater detail during your Risk-Free Initial Session.

Availability (by office location):

• McKinney – Monday, Tuesday & Friday
• Online Counseling – Monday, Tuesday, Friday & Saturday

Fees: I offer a Risk-Free Initial Session for individuals and couples looking to pursue counseling with me. Please note that there is a fee for the Risk-Free Initial Session as it is a clinical hour and reimbursable to most insurance companies, but if you choose not to reschedule and continue therapy after the initial session the entire fee for the session will be waived. For ongoing treatment the full fee per session is required at the time of service.

Insurance: As a Licensed Professional Counselor Associate (LPC-Associate), some insurance companies will reimburse for a portion of my services (as an Out of Network Provider). Please consult with your insurance provider as to whether they specifically cover adolescents, individuals and couples.

Receipts/Statements: In the event you require a printed or digital receipt, I will provide receipts for personal use, insurance reimbursement, Flex Spending Accounts (FSA), and Health Savings Accounts (HSA).

Payment options: Cash, Check, or Credit Card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, & American Express). A fee of up to 4% per transaction may be added for credit card payments.