Davis Rice , MD, LCPC

Davis Rice is a licensed therapist practicing in Southern Maryland who brings a thoughtful, practical approach to counseling. He combines an empathic, client-centered stance with cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients navigate stress, anxiety, relationship concerns, self-esteem struggles, depression, life transitions, and a wide range of family and interpersonal issues. Davis began his clinical work at a nonprofit agency and later moved into private practice, building more than a decade of experience working with both children and adults.

Davis holds two master’s degrees - an MA in English from William and Mary and an MS in Counseling from Johns Hopkins - and also holds the credentials MD and LCPC, which indicate medical training and licensure as a clinical professional counselor. Before entering the counseling field he taught English and Latin in public high school for over thirty years, an experience that shaped his communication skills and his ability to work with people across the lifespan.

Known for attentive listening, practical suggestions, and a calm, collaborative manner, he addresses concerns such as grief, parenting, intimacy-related issues, anger, career challenges, ADHD, aging and geriatric issues, blended family dynamics, and questions of life purpose. Outside of practice he enjoys reading, photography, music, and time with his golden retriever, Henry.

Therapeutic Approaches and Online Care with Davis Rice

Davis uses client-centered therapy to create a supportive environment in which clients lead the pace and focus of each session. This approach emphasizes active listening and empathy to help people explore their values, relationships, and sense of self, which can be especially helpful for issues like self-esteem, relationship concerns, and life transitions.

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, another core method in his work, focuses on identifying and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviors. CBT is practical and skills-oriented and often helps with anxiety, stress, mood difficulties, and coping strategies for everyday challenges.

Finding the right approach is part of the therapeutic process, and Davis works collaboratively with clients to determine which methods match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so the plan remains relevant and effective.

Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect - video calls, phone sessions, live chat, or text-based messaging - which can make it easier to fit counseling into a busy life, maintain continuity through transitions, and engage in care from different locations. Licensed professionals can deliver thoughtful, evidence-informed work through these formats while collaborating with clients on scheduling and communication preferences.