Jackie Bailey, M.Ed., LPC-R
I'm so glad you're here. I’m a Licensed Resident in Counseling with a genuine, compassionate approach to therapy. I bring over 20 years of experience in healthcare to my work and feel honored to support individuals on their journeys toward healing and self-discovery.
As a therapist, I work with teens, adults, and older adults facing challenges such as anxiety, trauma and PTSD, chronic illness, grief, and life transitions. I practice from a trauma-informed lens and draw on modalities like Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR). I completed IFS training through the Internal Family Systems Institute and EMDR training through EMDRIA.
In addition to my counseling work, I am also a licensed Nurse Practitioner While I do not provide medical care in this setting, my background in healthcare gives me a deep understanding of the emotional and physical challenges that often accompany chronic illness, medical trauma, and complex health journeys. This perspective allows me to support clients with compassion, insight, and a truly integrative approach that honors the mind-body connection.
I hold a Master’s degree in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from George Mason University and a Master’s in Family Nurse Practitioner from Georgetown University. I’ve also trained as a Health Coach through the Institute for Integrative Nutrition.
“A Little About Me”
Outside of the therapy space, I enjoy spending time with my family, friends, and my Boston terrier, Georgie. I love being outdoors, hiking, practicing yoga, exploring meditation, listening to live music, and learning about all things related to wellness and lifestyle medicine. I’m easy to talk to and committed to creating a warm, safe, and nonjudgmental space where you can be your authentic self.
Credentials
Resident in Counseling – VA License #0704015932
Supervised by Megan MacCutcheon, LPC – VA License #0701005482
“Jackie is an incredibly caring and effective therapist. The IFS work that we have done together really helped me heal. Her profound insights guided me to a deeper understanding of my thoughts and feelings. I will always be grateful to Jackie for helping me reach a healthier and happier place in my life.”
T.P.
"Jackie brings a great deal of life experience and education to her counseling practice. She offers empathy, reassurance, and connection during sessions. She helped me through my mother's illness and death and was such a reassuring light during that difficult time. Through her practice of Internal Family Systems (IFS), Jackie has also helped me affirm different parts of my personality and emotions, which is useful in dealing with the daily stressors of parenting."
A.S.