Charlene Bailey, AMFT
Registered Associate Marriage & Family Therapist

Supervised by Ginny Gutman, LCSW

I hold a Master of Arts in Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy from The Chicago School in San Diego, as well as a bachelor’s degree in Sociology and Studies in Sexuality. Originally from Canada, I moved to San Diego in 2019 and have loved making Southern California home. Outside of my work as a therapist, I enjoy spending time outdoors, traveling, listening to music, attending concerts, and spending time with my family.

My therapeutic approach is person-centered and integrative, grounded in the belief that meaningful therapy begins with a safe, trusting, and collaborative relationship. I strive to create a space where clients feel heard, understood, and accepted while supporting greater self-awareness, connection, and confidence.

I provide therapy for children, adolescents, and adults, as well as couples and families. I am particularly passionate about supporting clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, identity development, relationship and communication challenges, life transitions, and neurodivergence. My work is trauma-informed, culturally responsive, and neurodiversity-affirming.

Clinical Experience

My clinical experience includes providing individual, group, and family therapy to adolescents and young adults in Partial Hospitalization (PHP) and Intensive Outpatient (IOP) settings. I have supported clients navigating Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, substance use, self-harm, suicidal ideation, and identity development, including neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ individuals.

I also have a strong interest in working with children, parents, women and mothers, couples, and families. I particularly enjoy supporting parents and helping individuals and families strengthen communication, connection, and understanding.

My clinical work draws from humanistic, mindfulness-based, and integrative approaches, incorporating Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Motivational Interviewing, and Solution-Focused Therapy. I have also completed Level 1 training in the Gottman Method for couples therapy.

Pronouns: She/Her/Hers

Languages: English

Location: University City

Licensure

California - AMFT165328 Expiration 9/30/27 , Supervised by Virginia Gutman, LCSW (LCSW91804)

Education

Masters in Arts in Marriage, Couples and Family Therapy
The Chicago School, San Diego, CA

Bachelor of Arts in Sociology, Minor is Interdisciplinary Studies in Sexuality
Concordia University, Montreal, Quebec

Diploma of College Studies, Social Sciences, Psychology
Dawson College, Montreal, Quebec

Please note: Each individual therapist is responsible for the legal and ethical psychotherapy treatment of their own clients. The therapist on this page operates independently from other providers in this office.