Davis Rice , MD, LCPC

Davis Rice is a licensed therapist practicing in Southern Maryland who combines a measured clinical approach with a long history of teaching and community work. With 12 years of experience in counseling, he moved from positions at a nonprofit agency into private practice, supporting both children and adults through a broad range of concerns. He draws on client-centered principles alongside cognitive behavioral techniques to help clients explore feelings, rethink patterns, and develop practical strategies for change.

Davis is known for attentive listening, empathic engagement, and concrete suggestions that advance progress over time. Before his counseling career he taught English and Latin in a public high school for more than thirty years, an experience that informs his calm, explanatory style and his comfort working with families and adolescents. He holds the credentials MD (Doctor of Medicine) and LCPC (Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor).

Outside of his clinical work he is a parent of two grown married children and enjoys reading, photography, and music. He also spends free time with his one-year-old golden retriever, Henry. Davis accepts new clients and works with individuals facing stress, anxiety, relationship challenges, depression, life transitions, parenting concerns, grief, and other mood and adjustment issues.

Approaches That Guide Online Care

Davis Rice integrates client-centered therapy and cognitive behavioral therapy to support clients in online settings. Client-centered therapy focuses on empathic listening and helping clients find their own solutions - it is useful for improving self-esteem, processing life changes, and strengthening relationships. Cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) helps people identify unhelpful thoughts and behaviors and develop practical skills to manage anxiety, low mood, and stress-related problems. Solution-focused techniques are also used at times to set clear goals and build on strengths for quicker, targeted progress.

Finding the right approach is part of the process, and Davis works collaboratively with each person to determine which methods best match their needs, goals, and preferences. He adapts techniques over time so therapy remains relevant and effective for the individual.

Online sessions are offered as video calls, phone meetings, live chat, or text-based messaging to provide flexibility and accessibility. These options make it easier to fit therapy into busy schedules, accommodate distance or mobility limitations, and maintain continuity of care across changing life circumstances.