Karyn Bailey, LCSW

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  • Connecticut, USA
  • Mental Health
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About Karyn Bailey, LCSW

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About Karyn Bailey, LCSW

Karyn Bailey, LCSW, is an experienced and knowledgeable social worker with expertise in special education rights and advocacy. She graduated from the University of Kansas with a Master’s in Social Work and completed two years of advanced clinical training at Yale Child Study Center. Currently, Karyn is the Director of Social Work Training for her department and the lead Social Worker in our Autism and Developmental Disabilities Clinic. Her interests include adult learning and family adjustment with regard to early diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorder, making her the ideal professional for any special education related services.

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  • Monday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Tuesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Wednesday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Thursday

    9:00 am - 6:00 pm
  • Friday

    9:00 am - 5:00 pm
  • Saturday

    Closed all day
  • Sunday

    Closed all day
  • Local time

    02/14/2026 10:32 am

Languages

  • English

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