Bailey Psychology Group specializes in assessment, therapy and consultation.
Bailey Psychology Group
About Dr. Melissa Bailey
Dr. Bailey is a licensed clinical psychologist with active practices in several states. She has been in the field for over 20 years and received her doctorate from Illinois School of Professional Psychology at Chicago with an emphasis in Health Psychology.
Her vast career includes crisis team work, individual and family therapy, psychological assessments, public speaking and teaching. She has taught at community colleges, Pepperdine University, Ryokan College and is currently on staff at Arizona State University in its Doctorate of Behavioral Health Program. Her extensive knowledge of available therapies, in conjunction with her knowledge of public systems and agencies, allows for expert clinical diagnoses as well as provision of individually prescribed therapy recommendations.
In addition to her private practice, Dr. Bailey has a special interest in the field of Autism. She has two children who are on the spectrum and as a result, she is passionate about helping families with children with special needs.
Dr. Bailey is also a breast cancer survivor. Being trained as a health psychologist prepared her with the knowledge to help patients with chronic and terminal issues; her experience as a patient with her own illness gave her a unique perspective to provide unparalleled compassion.
Dr. Bailey is the author of Pink Hell: Breast Cancer Sucks, her new book recently released about her personal journey with breast cancer. She adds her own sense of Seinfeld-style humor to help women, and men alike, relate to her unique experience.
Wendy Pethybridge is a therapist with an interest in helping those with grief and loss; substance abuse; and intimacy and relationship issues. She comes to Bailey Psychology Group as a pre-doctoral intern providing counseling and support group facilitation.
Wendy Pethybridge, MA, MS
Wendy’s passion is helping people builder happier lives and stronger relationships.
Wendy earned her Master of Arts Degree in Clinical Psychology from Argosy University in Phoenix and a Master of Science Degree in Psychology from Walden University. She is an adjunct professor at Phoenix College.
Sara Stokes is a therapist specializing in counseling children and teens. She earned both a Master Degree in School Counseling and a Bachelors of Science Degree in Psychology with an emphasis in counseling and human development from Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia.
Sara Stokes, M.Ed
Sarah is experienced in working with children in a myriad of settings through schools, camps and private settings. She has counseled children from grades Kindergarten to 12th grade and has extensive experience with working with children with special needs and learning impairments. Sarah has a passion for mentoring children and young adults and has worked diligently to ensure her passion and career collides. One of her lifelong inspirations continues to be her younger brother with down syndrome who has taught her that everyone has the potential to learn, just in their own way and timing.
