Rachel Baldrige-Bush, LPC, ALPS

Licensed Professional Counselor
Advanced Training in Emotionally Focused Therapy

Reaching out for therapy can feel like a big step. Maybe you are feeling overwhelmed, stuck in patterns you do not understand, or simply wanting to know yourself on a deeper level.

I believe therapy should be a place where you can show up as your full self. Somewhere you feel accepted, understood, and supported as you work through what is weighing on you.

My goal is to help you better understand your emotions, your experiences, and the relationships that matter most to you.

✓ Love yourself
✓ Strengthen Relationships
✓ Become more fully you
✓ In-Person + Telehealth

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Who I Help

I work best with people who are curious about themselves, willing to look honestly at their patterns, and ready to grow.

Many of my clients are thoughtful, caring individuals who have spent a lot of time trying to understand themselves and others. They may feel stuck in cycles of anxiety, self-doubt, people-pleasing, or relationship challenges and are ready to explore what is happening beneath the surface.

I have a particular appreciation for working with educators, nurses, counselors, and other helping professionals who spend so much of their time caring for others.

I also feel privileged to support couples from diverse backgrounds as they navigate conflict, connection, and the transitions that come with building a life together.

You do not need to fit into a particular profession or life stage to be a good fit. If you are ready to understand yourself more deeply, create healthier relationships, and move toward a more authentic life, I would be honored to walk alongside you.

Areas of Support

You may be a good fit for me if you:

  • Find yourself overthinking, questioning yourself, or struggling to quiet your inner critic

  • Feel stuck in patterns you do not understand

  • Want to better understand your emotions and where they come from

  • Struggle with people-pleasing or difficulty expressing your needs

  • Long for deeper, healthier relationships

  • Want to feel more confident being your authentic self

  • Are navigating a major life transition or season of change

  • Want to heal old wounds and create a stronger sense of self

My Approach

My work is grounded in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), an attachment-based approach that helps us understand the emotions and patterns beneath the surface.

Together, we explore how your past experiences and relationships have shaped the way you see yourself, respond to emotions, and connect with others.

I believe emotions are powerful guides that help us understand ourselves and create lasting change. Therapy is not about changing who you are. It is about helping you understand yourself more deeply, heal what has been painful, and feel more secure in who you are.

What It’s Like to Work With Me

I believe therapy should feel like a place where you can be fully yourself. My style is warm, compassionate, and collaborative. I want you to feel safe enough to be honest, ask questions, explore difficult emotions, and even laugh when the moment calls for it.

While therapy can involve meaningful and challenging conversations, it does not have to feel intimidating. I bring curiosity, encouragement, and genuine care into the room.

My goal is to walk alongside you as you make sense of your experiences, recognize your strengths, and create meaningful change.

My Hope For You

I hope that therapy helps you develop a deeper understanding of yourself and a stronger sense of confidence in who you are.

I want you to know your worth is not determined by how others respond to you, what you accomplish, or how well you meet everyone else's expectations.

I want you to leave therapy feeling more connected to yourself, more secure in your relationships, and more free to live as your authentic self.

A Little More About Me

Before becoming a therapist, I worked as a school counselor.

I have a particular appreciation for those who spend their lives caring for others. Many of my clients are used to being the strong one, the helper, or the person others rely on. Therapy can be a space where you get to step out of that role and receive support yourself.

As an Approved Licensed Professional Supervisor (ALPS), I also enjoy supporting counselors as they grow professionally and develop confidence in their work.

You do not have to work in a helping profession to feel at home in my office. I enjoy working with anyone curious about themselves, ready to grow, and willing to take an honest look at the patterns, relationships, and experiences that shape their lives.

Education & Credentials

Credentials:
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC), WV
Approved Licensed Professional Supervisor (ALPS)

Education:
Bachelor of Arts degree in Psychology from West Virginia University
Master of Arts degree in Counseling from West Virginia University

Experience:
Working in the mental health counseling field since 2016

Experience with children (age 10+), adolescents, incarcerated juveniles, college students, young professionals, and adults (ages 21-70).

Specialized Training:
Advanced training in Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT), including the EFT Externship, Core Skills training, and specialized EFT courses. EFT is an attachment-based approach that helps individuals, couples, and families better understand emotions, strengthen connections, and create lasting change.

Professional Experience:
Previously worked as a school counselor, providing a unique understanding of the challenges faced by educators working in K-12 settings.