Dr. Bailey Way

Dr. Bailey Way is a postdoctoral trainee and recent graduate of the Clinical Psychology PhD program at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV). She is completing her postdoctoral training at The Thought Loft while also serving as an Assistant Professor of Psychology in the PsyD program at Southern Utah University (SUU) and Associate Clinic Director of SUU's community-based psychology clinic.

Bailey's clinical interests include anxiety-related concerns, obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD), trauma, sexual health concerns, and identity development and exploration. She approaches therapy from a client-centered and cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) perspective, while incorporating interpersonal, feminist, and multicultural perspectives. Bailey strives to create a welcoming, affirming, and nonjudgmental environment where clients of all backgrounds, identities, and belief systems feel accepted and understood. She believes that the therapeutic relationship is central to meaningful change, while CBT provides the structure, skills, and framework to help clients work toward their individual goals.

Bailey earned her bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Lethbridge in Canada in 2019, followed by her MA in 2022 and PhD in 2026 from UNLV. Throughout her training, she has embraced the scientist-practitioner model, integrating research and clinical practice. Her research interests closely complement her clinical work, with a focus on sexual health and behavioral addictions. Her research examines changes in pornography use across the lifespan, problematic pornography use, compulsive sexual behavior, and gambling disorder.

Most recently, Bailey completed her doctoral internship at Brigham Young University Counseling and Psychological Services, where she received extensive training in individual and group psychotherapy, emphasizing interpersonal process, CBT, and compassion-focused approaches. Bailey intentionally sought training at BYU to further develop her competencies in group therapy as well as integrating spirituality and mental health into psychotherapy. She recognizes the important role that cultural, spiritual, and religious identities may play in clients' lives and psychological well-being.

Outside of work, Bailey enjoys spending time with her family, friends, and her two dogs, Moose and Jasper. She loves traveling, playing board games, going to the movies, hiking, and competing in hyrox races with her sister.