Emily Rice

About Emily

I believe that everyone has the potential for growth and an innate ability to make desired changes in their lives. Sometimes, that ability can become obscured or hindered by trauma, anxiety, or stress. I am here to help you rediscover that ability, move through your pain, and walk alongside you on your path to self-healing and relational health.

I want to validate that starting therapy can be difficult. I strive to cultivate a collaborative therapeutic relationship where you feel supported, accepted, and safe while moving towards your goals. I will meet you where you are at without judgment. I understand that each person comes into therapy with their own unique experiences and perceptions. Therefore, I tailor my therapeutic approach for each client. I draw from evidence-based compassionate, systemic, and emotion-focused approaches to promote self-discovery, relational well-being, and an understanding of emotions and the mind-body connection. More specifically, I have taken formal training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT), and the Gottman Method for Couples Therapy. 

I hold an Honours Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Psychology (2019) and a Master of Arts Education (MA) in Counselling Psychology (2023) from the University of Ottawa. I am a Registered Psychotherapist in good standing with the College of Registered Psychotherapists of Ontario (CRPO) and a Professional Member of the Ontario Society of Registered Psychotherapists (OSRP). 

Please feel free to contact me with any questions or to see if I would be a good fit for you.