About Madeline Rice
Founder and Owner of Madeline Rice & Associates
I often think that I did not choose my profession but rather, it chose me. I have always been drawn to understanding the people in my life on a deep level, with curiosity and compassion for their experiences, to understand how they were shaped by their past.
I absolutely love my work. Each client brings a fresh canvas for us, the client and me together, to connect the dots of their life, to create a picture that guides us towards helping the client to transform.
I believe we all have the potential for change. We all come into this world with a Spirit that is Whole. Unfortunately, for all of us, we have experiences along the way that can dim the light of our truest selves.
That’s where therapy can help! We can get to know the parts of ourselves that are keeping us from living the fullest life we are meant to live. The good news is that our Spirit and true selves are indistinguishable. They are always there, just hidden from us at times.
The best part of my job is watching as people’s lights not only turn back on but shine brightly.
Training And Experience
I received my Masters in Social Work (MSW) in 1989 from New York University. I have experience working with adults and adolescents in school, psychiatric inpatient and outpatient settings. My clinical focus has been predominantly working with women with eating disorders and related issues of anxiety, depression, trauma, self esteem, identity and body image.
My Approach
My general approach is psychodynamic at it’s foundation. Over the course of my career, I have trained in several additional approaches that have also come to inform my work. I have training and experience in Family-Based Therapy, Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR), Internal Family Systems (IFS) and Mindfulness Meditiation.
I am a very active, engaged therapist who brings compassion and passion for the work. You will not just hear me asking, “how does that make you feel”. I will be actively providing insights and interpretations to help you to see that which you cannot on your own. Together, as a team, we partner to help you move beyond the “stuckness” that has brought you into therapy.
Outside Of My Work
In my personal life, I am a perpetual learner. You will find me obsessively listening to podcasts and reading to infuse my personal life and work with new knowledge and skills.
You can also find me enjoying city life taking in new restaurants and live music, at the dog park with my fur baby Lucy, spending time with my adult children and granddaughter and connecting with family and friends.