About NaTasha A. Bailey, MS, LMFT

California Licensed Marriage family Therapist

Maternal Mental Health & Perinatal Specialist
Certified Trauma Specialist • EMDR-Trained Therapist • Certified Menopause Coaching Specialist

Born and raised in San Diego, California, NaTasha A. Bailey is passionate about supporting women, families, and communities through life’s most transformative seasons. She earned her Bachelor of Science in Human Services in 2004 and her Master of Science in Marriage, Family, and Child Therapy from the University of Phoenix in 2009.

Licensed by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences Since 2015,

NaTasha brings over 14 years of clinical experience to her private practice. She is a proud member of the California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists (CAMFT) and the San Diego Community Connections for Black Wellness (SD-CCBMW). In 2010, she was awarded the California Department of Mental Health MFT Stipend Program Educational Award for her academic and clinical excellence.

Specialties & Approach

As a Certified Trauma Specialist and Perinatal Mental Health Trained Therapist, NaTasha provides compassionate, trauma-informed care for women at every stage of life — from pregnancy and postpartum to midlife transitions and menopause.

She is also trained in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) and integrates this powerful therapeutic approach into her trauma-focused work. For the past two years, NaTasha has used EMDR to help clients process and heal from distressing experiences, restoring safety, balance, and emotional freedom.

Her areas of focus include:

• Perinatal and maternal mental health

  • Postpartum depression, anxiety, and mood changes

  • Healing from birth trauma

  • Identity shifts in motherhood and parenting stress

• Trauma recovery and emotional healing

  • Childhood trauma and attachment wounds

  • Racial trauma and intergenerational patterns

  • PTSD and complex trauma (C-PTSD)

• Anxiety, depression, and mood regulation

• Relationship counseling for individuals, couples, and families

• Perimenopause and menopause transitions

  • Addressing emotional, physical, and relational changes

NaTasha integrates EMDR, Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), and a faith-integrated, trauma-informed approachto create a safe and empowering space for healing and growth.

Clinical Experience

With over 15 years of therapeutic experience, NaTasha has worked with adults, couples, adolescents, and familiesacross diverse cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds. Her professional journey includes:

• Perinatal & Maternal Mental Health — Specialized training to support mothers during pregnancy, postpartum, and early parenting using trauma-focused interventions.

• Trauma-Informed Therapy — Certified Trauma Specialist supporting individuals navigating complex trauma, attachment wounds, and racial trauma.

• School-Based Mental Health — Over 7 years providing crisis intervention and Educationally Related Mental Health Services (ERMHS) for students in special education programs.

• Elder Care & Dementia Support — More than 15 years working with older adults and families managing Alzheimer’s and dementia in long-term care settings.

• Advocacy & Social Services — Former Regional Coordinator for the County of San Diego Long-Term Care Ombudsman Office, advocating for seniors, and Protective Services Worker for Child Welfare Services, helping families with reunification support.

Philosophy of Care

NaTasha believes therapy is a collaborative journey and that true healing extends beyond the therapy room. She creates a safe, culturally responsive, and supportive space where clients feel seen, heard, and understood.

Her mission is to:

• Help clients process trauma and reclaim emotional safety

• Support women through pregnancy, postpartum, and midlife transitions

• Empower individuals to rediscover their strengths and resilience

• Guide clients toward healing, balance, and renewed purpose

Beyond the Therapy Room

Outside of her practice, NaTasha enjoys running, weight training, and fiction writing. Her greatest joy comes from spending quality time with her husband of 29 years and their three adult daughters.