Today we’d like to introduce you to Bailey Rich.
Hi Bailey, we’re thrilled to have a chance to learn your story today. So, before we get into specifics, maybe you can briefly walk us through how you got to where you are today?
My journey into therapy began long before I ever imagined opening my own practice. I grew up playing sports, and soccer was my life. My identity, routine, and sense of purpose revolved around it. That all changed after a severe soccer injury that resulted in six knee surgeries, all while I was navigating my parents’ divorce and the emotional weight that came with it.
That season of my life was the most painful and transformative. I could no longer play the sport that defined me, had to take a year off from college, and didn’t get to experience what most girls in their early twenties were doing (going to class, being social, and moving freely through life). Instead, I spent countless hours with my knee strapped into a CPM machine, my body forced to be still. For the first time, my life completely slowed down.
In that stillness, something unexpected happened. With my body unable to move, my mind finally had space to do so. I began thinking deeply about my life, my family, my parents’ divorce, and the emotions I had never fully processed. Sitting there day after day, retraining my body to walk again, I was also retraining my mind to feel, reflect, and make meaning of my experiences. What initially felt like loss slowly became clarity.
That period sparked a deep curiosity about psychology and the human experience. When I returned to school, I changed my major to Psychology and minored in Counseling. Everything truly clicked when I took an introductory Marriage and Family Therapy course. I fell in love with the relational lens, understanding people not as isolated individuals, but as part of systems shaped by family, attachment, trauma, and culture. I knew then that my path wasn’t in medicine, but in psychology and relationships.
I went on to earn my Master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy and am now completing my PhD in the same field. Along the way, I realized that becoming a therapist isn’t just about clinical skill, it requires deep personal readiness. Before starting Rich Therapy Group, I spent years doing my own inner work so that I could be fully present with the pain each couple and individual brings into the room. Holding space for others’ hurt is sacred work, and I wanted to ensure I could give my all to every case while still living a balanced, grounded, and authentic life.
Rich Therapy Group was born from that intention. The space I create for my clients mirrors the space that once changed my own life. In a world that moves fast and constantly pushes for the next achievement, the next milestone, or the next version of success, therapy becomes a place to slow down. Healing happens when people are given permission to feel, think, and process, without rushing to fix or bypass the pain.
My work is rooted in helping clients slow their lives down enough to truly connect with themselves and with one another. I offer a space that is both compassionate and challenging, where clients can be honest, vulnerable, and seen, while also being supported in creating meaningful, lasting change. What once felt like setbacks, injury, stillness, and loss, ultimately shaped my outlook on life and love, and became the foundation for the work I am honored to do today.
Would you say it’s been a smooth road, and if not what are some of the biggest challenges you’ve faced along the way?
One of the biggest struggles in starting Rich Therapy Group was imposter syndrome. There were times I questioned whether I was capable enough or deserving of owning my own practice, even though I had worked hard for my education and clinical experience. Over time, I’ve learned to recognize those thoughts as fear rather than truth and to ground myself in the work I do and the impact I have on my clients.
Another struggle was learning to prioritize my health alongside building Rich Therapy Group. I now understand that self-care is not optional, it’s foundational. I’ve created a non-negotiable morning routine that includes eating, hydration, coffee of course haha, and spending 30 minutes walking outside in the sunlight before starting my workday. I truly believe that a solid foundation in health is what makes a good business owner.
Thanks for sharing that. So, maybe next you can tell us a bit more about your business?
Rich Therapy Group is a relationship-centered therapy practice grounded in the belief that healing happens best in connection. I am a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and PhD candidate in Marriage and Family Therapy, and my work focuses on helping individuals, couples, and families build healthier relationships, with themselves and with others.
I specialize in couples therapy, relationship dynamics, attachment-based work, and trauma-informed care, including EMDR. Much of my work centers on helping clients understand how their past experiences, family systems, and nervous systems show up in their current relationships. I’m especially passionate about working with couples who feel stuck in cycles of disconnection, miscommunication, or emotional shutdown and helping them move toward deeper safety, understanding, and intimacy.
I’m most proud that Rich Therapy Group reflects my core values love, integrity, and authenticity. I wanted to build a practice where clients feel emotionally safe, deeply understood, and empowered to do real work, not surface-level solutions. From the way we communicate to the services we offer, the brand emphasizes that caring for you brain and your health, is not a luxury but a foundation for a fulfilling life.
I want readers to know that Rich Therapy Group is for people who care deeply about their relationships and are ready to invest in themselves. Our offerings include individual therapy, couples counseling, family therapy, EMDR, and support for navigating life transitions. At its core, the brand is about helping people build richer relationships, with their minds, their bodies, and the people they love.
Are there any books, apps, podcasts or blogs that help you do your best?
A few resources that really support me both personally and professionally include The Mel Robbins Podcast, which I find motivating and practical, and I absolutely love The Gottman Institute, which provides evidence-based, structured tools for improving communication and strengthening relationships.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.richtherapygroup.com/
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bailey_rich7/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bailey.rich.50
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