Davis Rice, MD, LCPC

Davis Rice is a licensed clinician based in Maryland with more than 12 years of experience in counseling. He holds an MD and is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC). He moved from nonprofit work into private practice and brings a calm, practical style to sessions.

Davis listens closely and helps people turn conversations into clear next steps. He draws on Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, client-centered ideas, and practical problem solving. Sessions are focused and down-to-earth so people can use what they learn right away.

Before counseling, Davis taught English and Latin in public high school for over thirty years. That classroom work shaped his patient, straightforward approach and his skill at explaining difficult ideas in plain language. He also holds a Master of Arts in English from William and Mary and a Master of Science in Counseling from Johns Hopkins.

Davis works with common concerns like stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and intimacy issues, parenting and career questions. He also helps with grief, self-esteem, anger, ADHD, and life transitions. He offers concrete strategies for coping and improving day-to-day routines.

People meet Davis for clear guidance, practical exercises, and regular check-ins on progress. He combines listening with tools people can use between sessions to manage feelings and solve problems. Sessions are available in several online formats and for international clients as well.

How Davis blends evidence-based methods with online care

Client-Centered Therapy focuses on listening, empathy, and helping people find their own solutions. The therapist provides a supportive space and follows the person's lead to build motivation and clarity.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) looks at how thoughts, feelings, and actions interact. It breaks problems into manageable steps and teaches practical techniques for reducing anxiety, improving mood, and changing unhelpful habits.

Finding the right approach is a collaborative process. Davis will talk with each person about goals, try strategies together, and adjust methods based on what works best for the individual. He and the client set short-term goals and review progress regularly.

Online sessions are offered by video call, phone, live chat, or text-based messaging to match different needs. Video is useful for more in-depth work, phone can be simpler when bandwidth is limited, chat and text work for quick check-ins or when writing helps clarify thoughts. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy lives and to continue care when schedules or locations change.