Light and Life Counseling, PLLC
Bailey Garate, LPC-Associate
Supervised by Elizabeth Weber, LPC-S #74134
I am committed to helping individuals navigate life’s transitions, explore questions of identity and uncover a sense of purpose. My approach is existential, focusing on the search for meaning and authenticity, and I bring a client-centered philosophy to each session. By meeting my clients exactly where they are, I create a safe, empathetic environment that fosters self-exploration and personal growth. I work with adult individuals and groups. Learn more about my specialties below.
Perinatal Mental Health
As both a therapist and a mother, I feel deeply connected to the perinatal journey and the profound transformation it brings. I have advanced training in perinatal mental health and specialize in supporting clients through trying to conceive, pregnancy, postpartum, and the identity shifts of new parenthood. My own experience of becoming a parent informs my passion for this work and allows me to hold space with understanding, compassion, and respect for the complexity of this season of life. If you've found yourself in any of the below experiences, you're not alone - mental health challenges are the most common complication of childbearing in the U.S. If any of this resonates for you, I'd love to connect.
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Baby Blues
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Prenatal/Postpartum Depression/Anxiety
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Intrusive Thoughts Postpartum
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Self-doubt/Comparison
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Identity Confusion ("Who am I now?")
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Mom Guilt/Pressure to be "Perfect"
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Feeding Struggles (Stress around Breastfeeding, Pumping or Formula)
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Body Image/Physical Recovery Worries
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Hypervigilance (Feeling constantly "on")
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Relationship Strain
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Birth Trauma
Life Transitions
As an existential therapist, I enjoy working with those navigating major life changes. These are the moments in life that invite deeper self-reflection, examination of identity, renewed meaning and reorientation. The questions that arise during times of transition (questions about purpose, belonging, direction and doubt) are deeply tied to the human experience. Major life transitions are one of the most common reasons people seek therapy. If you find yourself struggling through any of the below, existential therapy can help. Contact me to learn more.
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Career Changes or Feeling Stuck Professionally
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Relocation or Major Life Moves
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Relationship Changes (Beginnings, Endings or Uncertainty)
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Loss of Purpose or Direction
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Grief and Loss
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Spiritual or Existential Questioning
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Difficulty Making a Big Decision or Life Choice
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Burnout, Overwhelm or Chronic Stress
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Adjusting to New Roles/Responsibilities