Business Details
16 Years
experience
Your Trusted Mental Health Partner in Chicago
Bailey & Associates has been dedicated to providing compassionate mental health care since 2010. Our team of licensed professionals brings extensive experience in addressing anxiety, depression, addiction, and trauma through evidence-based approaches like EMDR, art therapy, and harm reduction. We prioritize creating an inclusive, nonjudgmental space for individuals of all backgrounds, genders, and identities. Our therapeutic philosophy emphasizes collaborative relationships, cultural competence, and systemic awareness of oppression.With expertise in both in-person and telehealth modalities, we empower clients to navigate life transitions, improve relationships, and achieve emotional well-being. Our commitment to anti-racist practices and intersectional frameworks ensures care that respects each client's unique experiences. As active participants in ongoing professional development, we maintain rigorous standards of clinical excellence while fostering a supportive environment for personal growth.
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Depression Therapy
Addiction Treatment
Harm Reduction
Relationship Counseling
EMDR Therapy
Art Therapy
Trauma/PTSD Support
LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
Couples Counseling
Details
- Year established: 2010
Highlights and features
- We offer trauma-informed care with specialized EMDR certification
- Our team includes art therapy and addiction treatment specialists
- We maintain a fat-affirming, LGBTQIA+ inclusive practice environment
- Our therapists have over a decade of combined clinical experience
- We provide both in-person and secure telehealth appointment options
What people say
Inclusive environment
Specialized trauma care
Compassionate therapists
Cultural competence
Effective techniques
Services
Anxiety Counseling
Our anxiety specialists use evidence-based approaches like CBT and exposure therapy to address persistent worry, panic attacks, and physical symptoms. We help clients understand anxiety's root causes while developing coping strategies tailored to individual needs. Our trauma-informed care recognizes how systemic stressors impact mental health.
EMDR Therapy
Certified EMDR practitioners guide clients through processing traumatic memories using bilateral stimulation. This eight-phase treatment helps reframe distressing experiences while maintaining client safety. Sessions integrate somatic awareness and grounding techniques for optimal therapeutic outcomes.
Addiction Treatment
Our harm reduction specialists address substance use patterns through compassionate, nonjudgmental counseling. We explore underlying emotional triggers while developing personalized strategies for managing cravings and rebuilding relationships. Treatment integrates motivational interviewing and behavioral activation techniques.
Art Therapy
Board-certified art therapists utilize creative processes to explore emotions and improve mental health. No artistic experience required - we focus on self-expression through various media. Sessions combine creative exploration with traditional talk therapy for holistic healing.
Relationship Counseling
Individual-focused relationship counseling addresses communication patterns, trust issues, and intimacy concerns. We help clients understand attachment styles and develop healthier relationship dynamics. Sessions emphasize boundary setting and conflict resolution strategies.
People
Nicole M Bailey
Founder/LCPC, CADC
Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor with 15+ years experience in trauma therapy and addiction treatment. Specializes in EMDR, somatic approaches, and anti-oppressive frameworks. Holds advanced art therapy training and teaching experience at SAIC.
Brandy Jones
LCPC
Master's level therapist specializing in anxiety disorders and life transitions. Utilizes relational-cultural theory to build therapeutic alliances that foster personal growth and resilience in diverse client populations.
Ida Andarge
LCSW, RYT
Licensed Clinical Social Worker integrating yoga therapy with traditional counseling. Focuses on mind-body connections for trauma recovery and stress management while maintaining cultural competency in client care.
Teresa Sit
LCPC, ATR
Art therapist combining creative expression with cognitive-behavioral techniques. Specializes in trauma recovery and identity exploration through visual media, emphasizing accessibility in therapeutic art processes.
Shemari Spencer
LMFT
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist addressing relationship dynamics and systemic influences on mental health. Applies intersectional frameworks to couples counseling and family communication patterns.
Questions
What therapy approaches do you use?
We utilize evidence-based methods including CBT, EMDR, harm reduction, and art therapy tailored to individual needs.
Do you accept insurance?
We are in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO and can provide documentation for out-of-network reimbursement.
Are telehealth appointments available?
Yes, we offer secure online therapy sessions for clients' convenience and accessibility.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Contact us via phone or email to arrange your initial consultation with any of our therapists.
What makes your practice unique?
Our anti-racist framework, trauma specialization, and commitment to serving diverse identities set us apart.
Do you offer couples therapy?
We provide relationship counseling for individuals focusing on attachment patterns and communication skills.
