Counseling Services with Eric Rice LMFT

I provide individual counseling for adults navigating life's challenges, whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship struggles, or feeling stuck in patterns that aren't serving you. With over 15 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist, I bring a systems perspective to individual work, meaning we don't just address surface symptoms, but explore the root causes and how different aspects of your life interconnect. My approach is direct and collaborative, focusing on creating meaningful, sustainable change rather than just managing symptoms. In addition to individual counseling, I also offer couples counseling and family counseling to address relationship dynamics. Whether you're facing a specific crisis or working toward personal growth through life coaching or parent coaching, I tailor our work together to your unique needs and goals.

I provide couples counseling to help partners improve communication, work through conflicts, and rebuild connection when relationships feel stuck or strained. Using a systems-based approach, I guide you in understanding the patterns and cycles that keep you trapped in the same arguments, focusing on breaking those patterns rather than just treating symptoms. Whether you're facing trust issues, communication breakdowns, life transitions, or simply feeling disconnected, I create a supportive environment where both partners feel heard. We emphasize the underlying dynamics that need to shift. My goal isn't to take sides; rather, it's to facilitate individual counseling that allows you to understand each other better and develop skills that strengthen your relationship long after our sessions. Additionally, I offer life coaching and parent coaching to further enhance your family dynamics and personal growth.

Family dynamics can be complex and challenging, especially when you're dealing with adolescent behavior issues, parent-child conflict, or major life transitions. I offer family counseling to help families improve communication, resolve conflicts, and build stronger bonds by viewing the family as a system, where each person's behavior impacts everyone else. With extensive experience working with families of all configurations and backgrounds, I help you understand the underlying causes of conflict and develop new patterns of interaction that actually work. Whether you're struggling with a defiant teenager, navigating blended family challenges, or simply feeling like everyone's always fighting, we can also explore individual counseling or life coaching options. Together, we will create a healthier family dynamic where everyone feels heard and valued, and I can provide parent coaching to support you in this journey.

Life coaching is ideal for individuals who aren't struggling with mental health issues but seek to make meaningful changes, achieve specific goals, or navigate life transitions with confidence and clarity. Unlike therapy, which may involve couples counseling, family counseling, or individual counseling, coaching is forward-focused. We concentrate on where you want to go and how to get there through practical strategies, accountability, and action-oriented plans. I work with clients on career transitions, work-life balance, personal development, building better habits, and achieving goals they've been putting off, including those related to parent coaching. My systems perspective means we look at how different areas of your life interconnect. With my years of therapeutic experience, I have deep insight into human behavior and motivation, but in coaching, we channel that toward your future rather than your past.

Parent coaching is specifically designed to help you become more effective and confident in your parenting role. Whether you're dealing with challenging behaviors, struggling with discipline strategies that actually work, or feeling overwhelmed by the demands of parenting, I provide practical guidance and support. Unlike family counseling where the whole family participates, parent coaching focuses on equipping you with the tools, understanding, and strategies you need to handle whatever your kids throw at you. We work on managing your own emotional responses, developing consistent discipline approaches, improving communication with your children at any age, and coordinating with your co-parent so you're presenting a united front. This is particularly valuable for parents of adolescents, parents navigating co-parenting arrangements, or anyone who feels like they're constantly reacting rather than responding intentionally. Additionally, for those interested in personal growth, I also offer life coaching and individual counseling options to further enhance your overall wellbeing.