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Cherie Bailey, LCSW

  • Experience15 years
  • LocationDelaware
  • Focus areasFamily, Trauma and abuse, and Parenting
  • Therapy approachesInternal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
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About Cherie

Cherie Bailey is a licensed clinical social worker in Delaware with 15 years of professional experience helping people navigate family conflict, trauma, parenting struggles, self-esteem challenges, and major life transitions.

Background and approach

She draws on a range of evidence-informed approaches to tailor support to each person’s situation, while emphasizing clients' existing strengths and capacity for change. Cherie approaches therapy as a collaborative process, honoring that the client understands their own story while offering guidance, tools, and perspective.

Her work often addresses complex family dynamics including blended family issues, adoption and foster care concerns, attachment and family of origin wounds, and patterns such as codependency, control issues, or communication problems. She also supports those coping with trauma, postpartum depression, fertility-related distress, and the aftermath of domestic violence or other abuse.

Sessions focus on practical coping strategies and deeper relational healing, helping clients build confidence, clarify values, and make meaningful shifts. Cherie aims to create a compassionate space where people can take courageous steps toward greater wellbeing and more satisfying relationships.

Approach-Focused Online Therapy That Fits Your Life



Cherie commonly integrates Internal Family Systems and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy in her online practice. Internal Family Systems (IFS) involves exploring the different parts of a person’s inner experience to foster self-leadership and healing from trauma and relational wounds. Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) helps clients clarify values, build psychological flexibility, and take committed actions even when difficult feelings arise.

Deciding which approach to use is part of the therapeutic process and Cherie treats that decision as collaborative. She will work with clients to understand presenting concerns, personal goals, and preferences, then adapt methods and exercises so the work feels practical and relevant to daily life.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect, including video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging. These options make it easier to fit sessions into busy schedules, continue work between meetings, and access ongoing support from wherever the client is located within the therapist's service area.

Frequently asked questions

What concerns does this therapist commonly address?
Cherie works with issues such as family conflict, trauma and abuse, parenting difficulties, self-esteem, and coping with life changes, as well as related topics like adoption and foster care, attachment, blended family issues, and postpartum depression.
What therapeutic style can I expect in sessions?
The approach is collaborative and client-centered, combining practical strategies and relational work to help clients access strengths and create change.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 15 years of professional experience working with individuals and families on a range of concerns related to trauma, relationships, and life transitions.
What are her credentials and where is she based?
Cherie holds an LCSW and is licensed in Delaware; the license is listed as DE LCSW Q1-0012319.
Does she offer sessions in other languages or to international clients?
Sessions are offered in English, and she is not currently accepting international clients.
Which session formats are available for working together?
Clients can meet by video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging depending on preference and availability.
How is cost handled for therapy with this clinician?
Cost varies with location and therapist availability; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
What is the process for beginning therapy?
To start, select the Start Therapy button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a session according to the therapist's availability.

Areas of expertise

Primary focus

Family conflictsTrauma and abuseParenting issuesSelf esteemCoping with life changes

Additional focus areas

Adoption and foster careAttachment issuesBlended family issuesCodependencyCommunication problemsControl issuesDependent personalityDomestic violenceFamily of origin issuesFamily problemsFertility issuesForgivenessGuilt and shamePostpartum depressionPost-traumatic stressSelf-loveYoung adult issues

Therapeutic approaches

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)Client-Centered TherapyCognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT)Motivational InterviewingPsychodynamic TherapySolution-Focused TherapyInternal Family Systems

Experience

15+ years

Licensed

Delaware

Languages

English