Mario Bailey
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC)
Missouri therapists accepting new clients
Steven ForsythLPC · 25 years experienceStress, Anxiety · Depression · Family conflictsWork with Steven
20% off your first month with code virtualaddiction20. We earn a commission from BetterHelp if you sign up through these links.
About Mario
Life can feel overwhelming—whether you’re navigating anxiety, relationship challenges, burnout, or major life transitions. You don’t have to figure it out alone. I provide a supportive, non-judgmental space where you can slow down, process what’s happening, and begin to feel more grounded and empowered. Together, we’ll explore patterns, build practical tools, and create meaningful change that feels sustainable in your daily life.
My approach is collaborative, warm, and tailored to you. I draw from evidence-based practices while honoring your unique experiences, culture, and goals. Therapy with me is both reflective and action-oriented—we’ll build insight while also developing strategies you can use right away.
Reaching out can be the hardest step. If you’re ready for a space where you feel heard, supported, and challenged in healthy ways, I’d love to connect. Let’s talk about what’s bringing you in and how we can move toward the life you want.
What Mario helps with
- Depression
- Family conflicts
- Stress, Anxiety
- Trauma and abuse
Show 10 more areas
- Attachment issues
- Guilt and shame
- Isolation / loneliness
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Post-traumatic stress
- Self-love
- Sexual assault and abuse
- Social anxiety and phobia
How Mario works
- Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
- Attachment-Based Therapy
- Client-Centered Therapy
- Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT)
- Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT)
- Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR)
- Motivational Interviewing
- Narrative Therapy
- Solution-Focused Therapy
- Trauma-Focused Therapy
What clients say
- “So far, I’ve only had two session sessions with Mario and I can already tell that he cares about his people. I have a hard time navigating my thoughts and feelings, and I feel like he helps me with that. I feel validated when I talk to him and I feel like someone’s actually listening to me. I look forward to continuing my sessions with him to see how things go.”
- “Great therapist. Provides a safe space to talk. Mario is great at actively listening and communicating. 10/10”
- “Open and honest during first session, looking forward to talking more”
Show all 9 reviews
- “Mario is amazing to talk to. He is direct when he needs to be, calls me out when I am slipping into old behaviors, and listens very well. I always feel better after talking with him!”
- “Very patient confident man with credentials in the history to offer someone a great deal of help”
- “Mario is kind, understanding, and a great listener. Im fairly new with him but have the upmost confidence in his professionalism and his ability to help navigate me on my therapy journey.”
- “Mario is exactly what I was looking for in a counselor. He is blunt and does not sugarcoat stuff.”
- “Mario has been a great asset and look forward to our sessions. It has been better than than I allowed myself to believe it could be.”
- “Mario is great at what he does. He has cultivated a safe space for me to be authentically me. I look forward to my sessions.”
These reviews represent a few of the most recent positive reviews from the therapist's clients on BetterHelp. Some people's experience may be different.