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hi, I'm Corinne.

I'm so glad you're here.

My name is Corinne Bailey, LCSW (they/them), and I'm a licensed clinical social worker and psychotherapist.  I'm also a member of the National Association of Social Workers (NASW), and a Lifetime Member and Award Recipient of the Girl Scouts of America.
I value community, inclusion, helping others, equity, social justice, "leave no trace," historical responsibility, and empathy.
Learn more about
why I became a therapist (and more) below:
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One of my areas of expertise is in Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP).
S
ince 2019, I've conducted over 3,000 KAP sessions, held a role as KAP Program Director, written KAP treatment protocols, conducted ketamine group trainings, and been featured in articles geeking out about the magic of this medicine.

who do you work with?

​Humans of all kinds, particularly...

  • young adults, college students or graduate students

  • healthcare workers, caregivers, teachers

  • first responders, firefighters, nurses, paramedics, psychiatric, emergency room & hospital staff

  • artists, musicians, writers, stylists, influencers, creatives

  • therapy "first-timers" & "seasoned" clients

  • 2SLGBTQIA+ & queer folks/folx

  • gender-fluid, non-conforming & transgender folks/folx

  • highly-sensitive or perceptive individuals (HSP)

  • veterans, government employees (both active and former)

my listings on Therapy Den & Psychology Today

what's your style?
what should I expect?

When working with me, you can expect to experience a comfortable, accommodating space, and a compassionate, down-to-earth therapist.

I recognize that you are the expert in your lived experience:  I will respect your self-determination, autonomy, and wisdom as a human who has been around longer than you've been in therapy with me.  Your history means something, and I'm here to honor it.

In sessions together, we'll use methods that are safe, nonjudgmental, brave, and backed by science and research studies.  I'll ask you for your feedback and weave it into our shared work and your goals to ensure we're on a healing path.

I will take great care in offering psychoeducation about your brain, central nervous system, and emotions in ways that are easy to understand.  I will help you use the "practice arena" (a.k.a. the therapy space) to its greatest benefit.  I will gently prompt you to reflect and introspect, be curious and laugh, and model fierce compassion all the way.

who do you work with?
what's your style/expectations?

what can we talk about?

​Not many things are truly "off-limits," but these are topics I tend to discuss with folks often:

  • "adulting," entering college or the workforce, leaving home for the first time

  • managing health conditions, chronic illness, autoimmune disorders, surgery recovery

  • ADHD, autism, AuDHD, and neurodivergence

  • stress management, mindfulness, grounding practices, meditation, personal growth

  • adjustment issues, relocation, a new career or job, family dynamic or friend group, or health diagnosis

  • trauma, PTSD and complex trauma (C-PTSD)

  • body-image, diet-culture, wellness at all sizes/shapes​​

  • grief, loss, complicated grief, relationship endings, break-ups and divorce

  • mood disorders, depression, bipolar I and II, manic episodes/mania

  • anxiety disorders, perfectionism, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), social anxiety, panic attacks

  • impacts of racism, heteronormativity, homophobia, ableism, and internalized versions of "the -isms"

  • highly-sensitivity and/or extrasensory abilities, giftedness, twice-exceptional (2E)

  • eating disorders, binge-eating, "disordered eating" and related conditions

  • self-worth, people-pleasing, making friends, confidence, self-compassion

  • unpacking generational narratives, understanding & undoing intergenerational harm

  • spiritual exploration, recovery and/or escape from organized religion and/or cult groups

  • politics, social injustices, global climate change, environmental crisis, economic instability, ethical and moral injury

  • healthcare system trauma, mistrust of mental health professionals, and/or wellness providers, "white-coat" syndrome

  • relationships, interpersonal effectiveness, boundaries and requests, communication

what we can talk abot

what methods do you use?

​I consider myself an eclectic, trauma-informed and relational therapist.  Below are some commons methods, theories and approaches I use with clients:

  • Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • ​Somatic Experiencing (SE)

  • Trauma-Informed Approach

  • Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP)

  • Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP)

  • Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT)

  • Attachment Theory & Attachment-Based Therapy

  • Narrative Therapy

  • Motivational Interviewing (MI)

  • Mindfulness

  • Relational-Cultural Therapy (RCT)

  • Internal Family Systems (IFS)

  • Existential Therapy

  • Intersectional Feminism & Queer Theory

  • Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI)

  • Humanistic Therapy

  • Shadow Work & Inner Child Work

  • Family Systems Therapy

therapies and theories

what are you working on?

I'm working on...

  • Certified Clinical Trauma Professional (CCTP) Certification Training

  • Certified Autism Spectrum Disorder Clinical Specialist (ASDCS) Intensive Training

  • Dialectical Behavior Therapy Certification (C-DBT)

working on
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why I do what I do

The theories that most inform my practice recognize that everything we experience is connected, holds meaning, and carries impact: humanistic and systems theories, integrative and holistic approaches, intersectional feminism, queer theory, and restorative justice are all evident in how I show up as a clinician.  Vulnerability and empathy are the keys to addressing the shame that often clouds our path to healing from past wounds.  Community allows us to access valuable, life-saving resources while creating a safe container for unlearning, relearning, and empowerment. 

 

As humans, our life experiences and identities we hold create a diverse and beautifully imperfect existence.  This wild diversity - the unique yet universal experiences of humanity - is what holds us together, especially in times of darkness and uncertainty.

I am a social worker, first and foremost.  As such, I do not consider myself to be an apolitical therapist nor human; in fact I don't believe a clinician can provide quality, client-centered care with integrity otherwise.  I do not believe that any human alive today can truly operate outside the system of oppression that has been built and come to be known as "healthcare," and "norms of society."  Within this, there are advantages and disadvantages that every human is born with and without, into and outside of - unfortunately this means for many of us that are different, or fall outside the "norm," we are dismissed, ignored, or forgotten by the system meant to support us.

 

That's me too, and I see you.​​​

why I dowhat i do

“I wish I could show you when you are lonely or in darkness the astonishing light of your own being.”
- Hafiz of Shiraz

more about me...

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A photo of me with a statue of Jeanne d'Arc (Joan of Arc), in Rouen, France, September, 2024, one of my idols and favorite queer historical figures.

Outside of the therapy office, I am often spotted attending live music shows or at a flea market or thrift store (if not staring at plants).​​​  I also enjoy painting, gardening, visiting museums and antique stores, and generally have a deep appreciation for experiences with robust history and meaning.

Along that same path, I am what folks may consider "woo-woo" - I think nature carries wisdom, and I feel we carry nature within us.

Here's an example.

I proudly identify as queer/neuroqueer; nonbinary/neutrois; disabled; neurodivergent (AuDHD); antiracist; antifascist; anticapitalist; intersectional feminist; a social justice advocate; and a living-things-lover.  I find meaning in making connections with other humans on topics like sustainability and environmental action, human and civil rights, mental and behavioral health, systemic injustices, nondenominational spirituality, and holistic wellness practices.

 

Curiosity, and sensory experiences are highly valued in my life:  I love learning, food and culture, language, art, music, history and old things, and nature.

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I grew up in Annapolis, Maryland and after spending a chapter in Austin, Texas, I relocated with my spouse and small army of felines to Denver, Colorado in April 2023.  Despite being far from home, I carry my Maryland and Baltimore pride with me everywhere.  I may even call you "hon."

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Professional & Academic Background

2023 - now | Owner, Founder & Psychotherapist, Ketamine Therapist
Attuned Holistic Healing

After relocating to Denver in 2023, I spent about two years establishing my business and adjusting to life in Colorado.  Those two years included a role as a senior ketamine psychotherapist in a local group practice, and as a Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapy (KAP) Program Director at a small clinic south of Denver.  In April 2025, I branched off on my own, officially founded Attuned Holistic Healing and opened its doors on East Florida Avenue.  I've been thrilled to focus on what brings me the  most joy -- working with clients who are seeking a therapist who is just as weird and funky as they are -- and operating my practice according to core values of bravery, authenticity, and advocacy.

2018 - 2023 | Ketamine-Assisted Psychotherapist (KAP)
Roots Behavioral Health

Shortly after being hired by Therapy Austin, I found another position with Roots Behavioral Health as a psychotherapist.  It was this clinic and this valuable connection that allowed me to discover my passion and fascination with psychedelic science and ultimately, ketamine-assisted psychotherapy (KAP).  At the time, ketamine as a therapeutic medicine (outside of pain management and anesthesia) was still a new idea, and there were no other clinics in the state of Texas that offered ketamine-assisted psychotherapy.  I recognize the privilege I held and hold today: that I got to discover and witness first-hand the power of this medicine, and be trained by pioneering clinicians who worked directly with Phil Wolfson himself, psychiatrist and author of The Ketamine Papers.  I am forever grateful for this introduction.

2021| LCSW Exam Completion

After about three years of hard work that included over 3,000 hours of client sessions of all kinds (individual, couple and group), educational and training experiences, professional and skill development, I finally was a candidate to take the Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) exam.  I did so, and I became an official LCSW in March, 2021.

2018 - 2021 | Psychotherapist
Therapy Austin

My time with Therapy Austin was a true learning experience, and my first official (paid) position as a psychotherapist.  At the time, Therapy Austin provided trainings on everything from trauma and client-focused work, to smart business practices and skills.  I learned the importance of professional development and ongoing learning among colleagues to continue to grow as clinicians.  I also realized the value of a supervisor-supervisee relationship, and how experienced clinicians and supervisors serve as pillars in the social work field with integrity.

2018 | LMSW Exam Completion

In 2018, I had just graduated with my masters, and passed the Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) Exam given by the Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council (BHEC).

2017 - 2018 | Phone Advocate
National Domestic Violence Hotline

While in the last year of my classes at UT, I had the opportunity to work for the National Domestic Violence Hotline (NDVH) as a Phone Advocate.  Before taking calls, I received extensive training focused on intimate-partner violence (IPV) or domestic violence (DV) that still informs my practice today: recognizing the signs and typical patterns of abuse; using survivor-affirming language; conducting crisis-assessment and intervention; understanding the intricacies of minority communities (LGBTQIA+, BIPOC, disability) and IPV dynamics; and engaging community/regional resourcing.

2015 - 2018 | Graduate-Level Education
University of Texas Austin
Masters of Science in Social Work (MSSW)

In 2015, I left Maryland to pursue my masters at the University of Texas in Austin, Texas, and graduated from the School of Social Work (now known as the Steve Hicks School of Social Work) in 2018.

During my time at UT, I served as a graduate teaching assistant for an American Sign Language (ASL) professor, a Psychotherapy Intern at Capital Area Counseling, and a Social Work Intern at People's Community Clinic.

2011 - 2014 | Undergraduate Education
Towson University Honors College | Cum Laude
Bachelors of Science in Deaf Studies & Human Services
Psychology Minor

My decision to attend Towson University was primarily driven by my passion for American Sign Language (ASL), d/Deaf Culture and the Deaf Community, and  my education there forged important connections between social justice, audism, and disability.  I also served as a Social Work Intern at Springfield Hospital Center, a notable inpatient behavioral health facility in Springfield, Maryland, where I gained experience with acute mental health disorders co-occurring with deafness or hearing loss.

I was deeply honored upon my graduation to be selected graduate to perform (alongside the singer/vocalist) the National Anthem and Maryland State Song entirely in American Sign Language during the commencement ceremony.

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