Sharon Carrigg Bailey (she/her)

I specialize in the evidence-based treatment of depression, supporting individuals as they navigate feelings of persistent sadness, low motivation, burnout, and emotional numbness. Utilizing Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and Solution Focused Therapy, I work collaboratively with clients to gently break cycles of withdrawal, restructure self-critical thinking, and reconnect with a sense of purpose and vital energy. I help clients identify root causes and cultivate self-compassion.

I specialize in the evidence-based assessment and treatment of anxiety disorders, helping clients regain control over overwhelming worry, panic, and persistent stress. My clinical approach integrates Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and tailored mindfulness techniques to help individuals identify underlying triggers, reframe maladaptive thought patterns, and build practical emotional regulation strategies. Whether addressing generalized anxiety, social anxiety, or stress/life transitiond.

I specialize in helping families navigate systemic conflict, miscommunication, and strained relationships. Drawing on systemic family therapy principles and evidence-based relational frameworks, I work with families, couples, and individuals to identify negative interactional cycles, clarify boundary dynamics, and address unresolved grievances. I offer a balanced, environment where each member feels heard, helping families de-escalate tension, improve emotional expression and renew connections.

A "dialectic" is the synthesis of two seemingly opposing ideas that can both be true simultaneously. In DBT, the central dialectic is: Accepting yourself as you are right now and Changing your behavior to build a better life. Instead of black-and-white thinking ("Either I'm broken or I'm fine"), DBT teaches clients to hold multiple truths at once—such as "My feelings are valid based on my past experiences, AND I need to learn healthier ways to handle them."

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) is a structured, goal-oriented therapy focused on the connection between your thoughts, feelings, and behaviors. The core premise of CBT is that our emotional responses and actions are driven primarily by how we interpret situations, rather than the situations themselves. By identifying and shifting unhelpful or distorted thinking patterns, you can directly change how you feel and react. CBT operates with Cognitive Triangle (Thoughts, feelings, behaviors).

Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) is a short-term, goal-directed approach. Unlike traditional psychotherapeutic models that spend significant time investigating the historical root causes of problems, SFBT focuses on present resources and future possibilities. It operates on the premise that clients already possess the strengths, resilience, and skills necessary to construct solutions to their own lives. It relies on precise, structured questioning techniques designed to shift perspectives.