I am a licensed therapist located in Southern Maryland. I have been practicing therapy for over ten years, first working for a nonprofit agency, now in private practice. I have two masters degrees (MA: English, William and Mary; MS: Counseling, Johns Hopkins). At my previous position, I worked with both children and adults. My primary theoretical orientations are Rogerian (Client Centered), and CBT (Cognitive Behavioral Therapy). My empathetic nature, listening skills, and practical suggestions have led to successful outcomes with my clients throughout my counseling career. I taught English and Latin in a public high school for over thirty years prior to my counseling career. I have two grown, married children. My personal interests include reading, photography, music, and spending time with my one year old golden retriever, Henry.
Professional experience
12 yrs in practice
Stress, AnxietyRelationshipsSelf esteem, MotivationDepressionCoping with life changes
Additional areas of focus:Family conflicts, Grief, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting issues, Anger management, Career difficulties, ADHD, Aging and geriatric issues, Blended family issues, Commitment issues, Communication problems, Dependent personality, Divorce and separation, Emptiness, Family problems, Fatherhood issues, Forgiveness, Guilt and shame, Impulsivity, Isolation / loneliness, Life purpose, Mood disorders, Self-harm, Self-love, Social anxiety and phobia, Young adult issues
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Respectful, professional, timely
Written on Dec 09, 2025 after therapy with Davis for 1 month on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, and family conflicts
Davis (Dave) is an extremely understanding and patient therapist who is able to calm my nerves and anxiety and responds in a timely manner. He speaks very well, much like your favorite teacher would. I could not recommend him more to work with.
Written on Nov 26, 2025 after therapy with Davis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, parenting issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, coaching, an
I’ve found our conversations to be extremely helpful in keeping me on the right path during a very difficult time in my life.
Written on Nov 14, 2025 after therapy with Davis for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, self esteem, coping with life changes, coaching, and adhd
Rice is just the kind of therapist I've been looking for. I've only had two sessions with him, but I can already tell that this is going to be a productive partnership.
Written on Sep 17, 2025 after therapy with Davis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, and compassion fatigue
The service is working well and as advertised for me. Easy to find a therapist I liked. I like the app better than a regular doctors office appointment. Davis is good as well, he doesn’t just try to solve my problems, he helps me talk about them and figure it out for myself and he’s good at not pressuring me more than I can handle while still helping me accomplish my goals. I am super happy I started this app.
Written on Jul 05, 2025 after therapy with Davis for 3 years and 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, and anger management
Wonderful therapist, could not ask for better!
Written on May 15, 2025 after therapy with Davis for 3 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, family conflicts, trauma and abuse, parenting issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
He’s cool
Written on Feb 21, 2025 after therapy with Davis for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, and stress, anxiety
Davis Rice is very professional and understanding. He makes me feel heard and understood and he sympathizes with my situation. He also has a clear plan of action and is very upfront about everything.
Written on Feb 19, 2025 after therapy with Davis for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Dr. Rice has helped me through a very difficult time in my life. I was very happy with the results I was able to obtain through therapy. I'm definitely in a better place now.
Written on Apr 01, 2024 after therapy with Davis for 4 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Outstanding. Mr. Rice provides a professional, extremely knowledgeable and supportive session to those looking for stability ia difficult world and socially dynamic (ie. Constantly changing social and emotional environment). Highly recommend
Written on Jan 19, 2024 after therapy with Davis for 7 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Every session we have goes so smoothly that neither one of us can believe how fast the time goes, we have to set an alarm or we will just keep talking, I have great confidence in my therapist and his personality gets my personality which is a relief when you are a little strange like I am, lol.
Written on Dec 14, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 1 year on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, compassion fatigue, and adhd
Davis has helped me with a variety of personal issues and has helped me find it in myself to navigate life in the best possible way.
Written on Nov 18, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 5 months on issues concerning relationship issues, intimacy-related issues, sleeping disorders, self esteem, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and adhd
Kind, caring, engaging. Everything you want in a therapist and confidant. Thank you Davis.
Written on Aug 29, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 7 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, career difficulties, and adhd
Dave makes me feel at ease and does a great job listening and helping me structure my thoughts. I look forward to our sessions and appreciate his support both during and between sessions through the app. Thanks, Dave!
Written on Aug 26, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
After only one meeting together, I am feeling stronger and empowered to take charge in what is happening in my life!
Written on Aug 10, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 6 months on issues concerning self esteem
Best experience ever!
Thank you Mr. Rice!
Written on Jul 04, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 3 weeks on issues concerning stress, anxiety, addictions, grief, intimacy-related issues, coping with life changes, and coaching
He’s lovely and been a supportive ear in a period where I needed that!
Written on May 01, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 2 months on issues concerning relationship issues, and intimacy-related issues
He is hands down the best therapist I have ever had. He really listens and cares.
Written on Mar 14, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 1 month on issues concerning stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, anger management, and bipolar disorder
Davis Rice has been amazing. I've been struggling in recent times and he's like a friend to talk to and lift me up. He's been great.
Written on Mar 08, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 1 month on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, and coping with life changes
Good listener
Written on Feb 27, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety
Simply open and nonjudgmental conversations. Felt like i was talking to a old friend of my parents.
Easy to get comfortable and speak
Written on Jan 10, 2023 after therapy with Davis for 4 weeks on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, self esteem, and coaching
Dave is great. Kind and caring, always a good listener and cheerleader.
Written on Dec 28, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 10 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, family conflicts, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very helpful. I enjoy working with him.
Written on Dec 19, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 1 month on issues concerning depression, addictions, career difficulties, and compassion fatigue
Dave is an awesome therapist who shows interest in you and your interests! he’s definitely somebody i would recommend if you struggle to find someone to express interest in you and who you are
Written on Nov 22, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 9 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, depression, self esteem, relationship issues, family conflicts, adhd, intimacy-related issues, and addictions
Written on Sep 05, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 3 months on issues concerning depression, relationship issues, grief, and self esteem
Davis Rice is a knowledgeable and dedicated professional. I’ve greatly benefited from his services and enjoy his prompt responses.
Written on Jul 06, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 2 months on issues concerning stress, anxiety, self esteem, and coping with life changes
I don’t have a dad anymore and Davis supports me like a dad, he’s professional, and i know for a fact that I can always Count on Davis and he cares about me. He goes above and beyond to help me. How blessed I am to have him as my therapist.
Written on Jun 25, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, grief, self esteem, and compassion fatigue
Davis is an amazing therapist! I have struggled for years to connect and have a therapist who doesn’t judge me or understands that I am not “cookie cutter” therapy client. I have continued to work with Davis and recommend him to anyone who is looking for a therapist after many negative encounters!
Written on Jun 20, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 4 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, intimacy-related issues, self esteem, anger management, coping with life changes, and adhd
Davis is great. He helped me through some tough times. I will always be grateful for him.
Written on May 25, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 2 months on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, sleeping disorders, career difficulties, and coping with life changes
Enjoying my sessions with Dr. Rice. I feel listened to and less chaotic in thinking patterns after.
Written on Mar 08, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 3 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, trauma and abuse, eating disorders, sleeping disorders, coping with life changes, and adhd
Very good
Written on Feb 28, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, addictions, sleeping disorders, self esteem, coping with life changes, and adhd
It’s my first time trying therapy, and I didn’t expect to meet someone like Davis. He’s kind, funny, good listener, and understanding. Even on days I don’t have particular problems, I still feel better after talking with him!
Written on Feb 23, 2022 after therapy with Davis for 2 weeks on issues concerning depression, stress, anxiety, relationship issues, self esteem, anger management, career difficulties, coping with life changes, and coaching
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