Hi, I'm Bailey.You deserve to be heard and respected. You don't have to fight alone.
Bailey Pellissier LMSW
with Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S, supervising
I've felt called toward a deeper understanding of people and their motivations for years. As a sexual assault survivor myself, everything I've learned has also been applied first-hand. I feel called — and more than ready — to help people heal.
EMDR trained
TF-CBT
Yoga teacher (200-hr)
Spanish proficient
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About Bailey
I love working with clients who are interested in learning more about themselves. I help you see yourself as the expert in your own body and experiences.
I'm no stranger to strong feelings and have worked hard to learn what works for me — painting and movement really help when anxiety starts to burrow in. My own experiences give me a lot of respect for what others go through, and I bring non-judgmental, hopeful energy to every session.
Now that I'm EMDR trained, I have the tools to help you make lasting change. It's possible to be strong and emotionally healthy — you just need support to harness your strengths, find ways to cope, and make choices you believe in.
At a glance
WhereAustin office · Online across Texas
SeesTeens & adults
LanguagesSpanish (proficient)
Supervised byKelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S
Who I help
Who Bailey helps — and how.
Anxiety & depression
Unmotivated, confused, alone but not sure why, unsure how you fit in. Let's turn it in a better direction.
Sexual trauma & PTSD
It's hard to slow down and focus on yourself when people depend on you. Opening up can be terrifying. We go at your pace.
Teens
A powerful time of life — with the right help, changes now shape years to come. I love helping teens feel understood and important.
How I work
Every day is a chance to create a life worth living.
I'm trained in EMDR and Trauma-Focused CBT, and I bring a body-aware lens from yoga teaching and personal training — because trauma lives in the body, not just the story. As a resident-level clinician, every case I see is reviewed weekly with Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S: two sets of eyes on your care.
I help my clients to…
Harness your strengths
Find ways to cope that actually work for you
Make choices you believe in
Feel heard and respected
Let go of the past on your terms
Qualifications
Training that keeps up with the work.
Education & licensure
Master of Social Work, Columbia School of Social Work, New York, 2025
B.A./B.S. in Psychology with a second major in Health and Exercise Science, Wake Forest University, 2022
Licensed Master Social Worker, Texas — supervised by Kelsey Blahnik, LCSW-S
Internship, Hope For The Journey (2024–2025); practicum, JASA LEAP elder-justice program, Brooklyn
200-hour Yoga Teacher Training; ACE Personal Trainer; ACE Sports Performance Specialist; CPR/AED
Trainings completed
Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) — trained, 2025
Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy — trained, 2024
Research: the healing power of the vagus nerve
Hours
Monday
11:30 am – 7:30 pm
Tuesday
10:00 am – 6:30 pm
Wednesday
9:30 am – 5:30 pm
Thursday
11:00 am – 7:00 pm
Friday
9:00 am – 2:00 pm
Hours change — Nia will confirm what's open when you call.
We're a nonprofit, so cost shouldn't be the reason you wait. Sliding-scale spots with licensed clinicians and supervised residents are part of how we work.
Not sure we're a match? Let's find out.
Bailey sees teens and adults in Austin and online, with sliding-scale spots available. Nia will set up a meet-and-greet.
Get Help Now
or call 512-400-4790