Bailey Seymour

Picture of Bailey Seymour a competent and kind online therapist who meets with parents for parent coaching, teens, and for concerns such as anxiety and depression. She is an LGBTQ affirming therapist.

My interest in mental health did not begin in the classroom, I found it through dancing.

Dance had been a part of my life from an after-school activity into a college major and then into a job. Over time, I realized that dance was my way of connecting to myself, my emotions, and my body. Whether I knew it or not, I was learning how to listen to my body and cope with difficult emotions. I became interested in how I can help others connect to their emotions, their bodies, and to know themselves.  

Life can be unpredictable and sometimes we just need a little extra support. If you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or you can’t quite figure out what it is you are feeling, we can work together to create a space to address this together. While I am the one with the mental health training, you are the expert on you. Through pairing our expertise, we can find a way to move you forward together. 

My Clinical Approach

I approach my clinical work with a multicultural and person-centered lens. My approach is eclectic and centers around your specific needs. Other therapeutic approaches that I draw from in my work with clients are Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). With these theories I will help you acquire tools for dealing with the stressors of daily life, while exploring your identity and values. My therapeutic approach is nonjudgmental and accepting of your whole self. 

Here are just a few examples of reasons you may want to meet with me:

Anxiety

  • Negative self-talk

  • Developing coping skills

  • Navigating social situations

  • Fears

  • Perfectionism

 Navigating young adulthood

  • Moving to a new city

  • Balancing college and your life with it

  • Navigating the workforce

  • Transitioning out of college

  • Identity development

  • Navigating Interpersonal relationships 

Group of people dancing showing joy. This shows how Bailey Seymour provides somatic based therapy through online counseling in Chicago and Illinois

Grief

  • Loss of a family member or friend

  • End of a relationship

  • Major life changes/adjustments

Identity

  • Increase self-esteem and self-compassion

  • Who am I? Who do I want to Be?

  • Clarification of values

  • Exploration of sexuality

  • Exploration of gender

Depression

  • Difficulty participating in the day to day

  • Feelings of sadness

  • Loss of interest

Life Transitions

Some more about me:

I completed my Master’s in clinical mental health counseling at Northwestern University. Prior to attending Northwestern, I earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts in dance from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. While at UW I also minored in education and educational policy as well as dance/movement therapy. I joined Obsidian Counseling and Wellness in January of 2021. Alongside my practice as a mental health counselor, I continue to be a part of the dance community.

I enjoy being a therapist in Northbrook, Illinois

If you need counseling support in Northbrook, Illinois, or online I am here to help. I offer therapy all over the state including areas like Winnetka, Wilmette, Deerfield, Northbrook, Highland Park, Glencoe, Chicago, West Loop, Gold Coast, and Lincoln Park. I hope to join you on your mental wellness journey! I look forward to meeting you!

Email me with any questions: bailey@obsidiancounseling.com