Last edited 09/30/2021

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Dr. Darena Bailey
Licensed Psychologist

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Get To Know Me

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Specialties
Specializes in
DepressionAnxietyWork StressCodependencyWomen's issues
General Expertise
Self-EsteemSocial AnxietyAddictionAdoption & foster careCommunication issuesImpulse control issuesCoping SkillsInfidelity
Treatment Approaches
Eclectic TherapyGestalt TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally Focused TherapyAttachment-Based TherapyCoaching
Clientele
Types of Therapy
Individual Therapy
Serves Ages
Adults (25-65)Seniors (65+)
Languages
English
Professional Background
LicensureCalifornia, Licensed Psychologist, PSY4399
Training/CertificationsTraining in Compassionate Communication
Education
M.A. Psychology University of Southern California
B.A. Sacramento State University
Ph.D. Psychology University of Southern California
Work HistoryWhen I first began my private practice, it was 1981 in Berkeley. I worked low income people who were supported by Med iCal. They brought in a wide diversity of issues from anxiety and depression to self esteem and life transition issues. It was my pleasure to watch them grow. Then I moved to Southern California and began a private practice in Newport Beach. While there, I worked with high income people with a unique set of issues. I began working mostly with women and found that they reported that they were tired of sacrificing themselves for their husbands, their families and anyone else around. I did some research and found out that this cluster of behaviors was called Codependency. It was based on a self limiting belief that others needs were more important then theirs. They had lost themselves and desperately needed to find themselves. I was fascinated by the process of learning to bring people back to their authentic selves.
Frequently Asked Questions
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