Purple Aster Counseling & Wellness

About

Rianna Bailey

Hello! I’m so delighted that you are here! I’m Rianna, a life-long Madisonian, animal lover, and nature enthusiast. Walking, listening to audiobooks, gardening, cooking, spending time with my pets, and practicing yoga are all meaningful elements of my life and also part of my self-care practice. I’m a licensed clinical social worker and provide mental health counseling for adults. I’ve been practicing since 2017 as a generalist and have been honored to bear witness to others’ healing and growth.

Individual Therapy

I provide individual therapy to adults (18 years or older). I utilize a variety of mental health modalities including mindfulness, cognitive and behavioral strategies, Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (DBT), Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocess (EMDR).

Approach
& Style

I find it helpful to reflect on past experiences in order to identify patterns and ways the past continues to show up in the present in a variety of ways. Often sessions will include a mix of processing, problem solving, and skill building. I have a direct approach that is compassionate and understanding. I’m a social justice and LGBTQ+ affirming therapist and believe transparent conversations about marginalization and systemic oppression is important to the healing process.

Services