Karen Bailey, MA, LPC, Therapist in East Lansing, Michigan

Specialties:

Aging Empty nesters First responder stress General relationship issues Grief & loss Marital stress or divorce Military & veteran +26

Ages Served

18-75+

Manages Medications

No, provides therapy only

Accepts Insurance

Yes - View accepted plans

About Karen Bailey (She/Her)

Karen Bailey is a Licensed Professional Counselor who has been practicing since 2012. She holds a Master of Arts Degree in Community Counseling from Siena Heights University and an undergraduate degree in Communication from Michigan State University.

Karen believes in a Client Centered Therapy Approach with a strong emphasis on CBT, Mindfulness and Family Systems. Her main area of focus includes Anxiety, Depression, Grief, and Life transition with additional emphasis on strengths, change and resilience in life’s journey.

Karen is a member of the American Counseling Association and Michigan Counseling Association. In her spare time Karen is an avid reader with a passion for reading on the shores of the Great Lakes!

Types of Care & Ages Served

Individual Therapy: Ages 18-75+
Couples Therapy: Ages 18-75+

Areas of Focus

Individual Therapy

Get help addressing challenges and improve well-being with a clinician's guidance.

Aging
First responder stress
Grief & loss
Military & veteran
Retirement
ADHD
Anxiety
Attention & focus
Bipolar Disorder
Depression/feeling down
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
Ethnic identity
General relationship issues
Intense mood changes
LGBTQ+
Marital stress or divorce
Panic attacks
Premarital counseling
Racial identity
Self-esteem
Sexual trauma
Sleep issues or insomnia
Social injustice
Stress from ongoing health issues
Stress management
Trauma & PTSD

Couples Therapy

Helps partners address relationship conflict and improve communication with a clinician's guidance.

Aging
Career & relationships (mid-life)
Empty nesters
General relationship issues
Marital stress or divorce
Parenthood
Premarital counseling
Retirement
ADHD
Attachment issues
Attention & focus
Caregiving
Depression/feeling down
Early adulthood: Independent living or relationships
Early adulthood: Starting college or career
First responder stress
Grief & loss
LGBTQ+
Military & veteran
Parenting
Self-esteem
Sleep issues or insomnia

Insurances Accepted

Languages

English

Education

Siena Heights University
Michigan State University

Locations

LifeStance Health
1400 Abbot Rd
Suite 400
East Lansing, MI 48823

Get Directions Phone Number

517-744-7388

517-913-6267

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Karen is a wonderful therapist. I’m fairly new at the counseling part but I have attended Life Stance for a long time now.I appreciate that everyone is so polite dedicated and thorough. You should try counseling here it’s the best one I found. 😀

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Robin B.

Dec 01, 2025

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Booking exoperience was great this last appointment, and has ALWAYS been excellent! Also, Lifestance staff members working at the East Lansing office location are greaat

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Jill H.

Sep 19, 2024

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Exactly who I need, to both validate and take me out of my comfort zone, challenging me in a supportive and safe way. Couldn't be happier with Karen Bailey

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