The Tampa Psychologists at Rice Psychology Group work to provide a broad scope of consultation, therapy, counseling, and assessment services. While most of these experienced professionals work with Rice Psychology Group as employees, we do have independent contractors provide some of our services. The independent professionals are identified as such in their descriptions below. By having a diverse group of clinicians, we can provide a high level of needed psychological services to the individuals and families in the Tampa area.
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Wendy B. Rice, Psy.D., Licensed Psychologist & Founder of Rice Psychology Group
Since founding Rice Psychology Group in 2001, Dr. Wendy Rice has been recognized as a highly skilled and compassionate psychologist serving children, adolescents, and adults. Dr. Rice provides therapy and consultation services tailored to each client’s unique needs. She also specializes in comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations, while offering more targeted or specialized evaluations when appropriate.
Dr. Rice’s expertise includes working with individuals facing ADHD, anxiety, OCD, depression, learning disabilities, and the unique challenges associated with being neurodivergent, including those on the autism spectrum and those who are intellectually gifted. She is passionate about helping clients and families understand what may be driving challenges with attention, learning, anxiety, mood, emotional regulation, relationships, school, work, or daily life, ensuring that support is practical, meaningful, and individualized. Her work extends beyond standardized treatment approaches, incorporating neuropsychological insights, relational understanding, and a holistic perspective to foster lasting change.
Dr. Rice is also a NARM Certified Therapist, having completed advanced training in the NeuroAffective Relational Model, a trauma-informed approach that supports healing from attachment, relational, and developmental trauma. This training deepens her ability to help children, adolescents, and adults better understand the patterns that keep them feeling stuck and move toward greater connection, regulation, and emotional well-being.
In addition to her clinical work, Dr. Rice frequently shares her insights on psychological, social, and learning issues through public speaking, media contributions, and parent education.
A Thoughtful Shift Toward Boutique Care
For approximately 15 years, Rice Psychology Group served families and individuals through both North and South Tampa locations. In early 2026, Dr. Rice thoughtfully transitioned the practice into a smaller, more boutique model, allowing for a more focused and personalized experience for clients.
This transition has also allowed Dr. Rice to return to work she deeply enjoys: providing comprehensive psychological, psychoeducational, and neuropsychological evaluations herself. With a smaller team, clients who contact Rice Psychology Group now have greater access to Dr. Rice’s direct clinical involvement, expertise, and personalized care.
Dr. Rice currently provides services in North Tampa/Carrollwood, in Ocala, and via telehealth. Her PSYPACT certification also allows her to offer telepsychology services in most states.
The ADD Equestrian
Dr. Rice is also the founder of The ADD Equestrian, a specialized performance coaching and consultation service designed to help equestrians strengthen confidence, improve focus, manage anxiety, and move through the mental blocks that can interfere with riding and competition.
The ADD Equestrian combines Dr. Rice’s 30+ years of experience in psychology with her 40+ years as a competitive rider, offering a deeper, neuropsychology-informed perspective on rider performance, attention, emotional regulation, trauma, and the horse-rider-trainer relationship.
This unique blend of clinical expertise and lived equestrian experience allows Dr. Rice to support riders with clarity, compassion, and practical tools—both in and out of the show ring.
Education & Advanced Training
- B.A. in Psychology – Skidmore College, Saratoga Springs, NY
- Psy.D. & M.A. in Psychology – Yeshiva University, NYC
- APA-Approved Clinical Internship – Astor Home for Children, Bronx, NY
- Postdoctoral Certificate in Clinical Neuropsychology – Fielding University, taught by Dr. Elkhonon Goldberg
- Two-Year Training in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy – Tampa Bay Psychoanalytic Society
- Intensive Training in Pediatric OCD Treatment – International OCD Foundation, Behavior Therapy Training Institute (BTTI)
- Clinical Training in Social Thinking, Level 1 Assessment
- ADOS-2 Certification – Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule for Autism Spectrum Disorders
- NARM Certified Therapist – NeuroAffective Relational Model for developmental, attachment, and relational trauma
Fun Facts about Dr. Rice:
- Favorite Sport & Hobby: Competitive horseback riding — hunters, jumpers, and equitation
- Favorite Vacation Spot: Botswana, Africa — especially on safari
- Favorite Tampa & Ocala Bakeries: Publix, because it’s everywhere, and Betty Cakes in Ocala
Under Dr. Rice’s leadership, Rice Psychology Group remains committed to providing exceptional psychological care in a warm, welcoming, and supportive environment. Whether in-person in North Tampa/Carrollwood or Ocala, or through telehealth, Dr. Rice and her team are dedicated to helping clients better understand themselves, navigate life’s challenges, and move forward with greater confidence and clarity.
Want to learn more or schedule an appointment? Contact us at 813-969-3878 or RicePsychology.com.
Recent Blogs by Dr. Wendy Rice
How to Recognize When Your Tween or Teen Needs Mental Health SupportMarch 21, 2025Adolescence is a time of growth, self-discovery, and change, but it can also be a challenging period for both kids and their families. For many parents, it’s hard to know when a teen or tween needs …- Managing Parental Guilt: You’re Doing Better Than You ThinkFebruary 27, 2025Parenting is a journey full of highs and lows, joy and frustration, and triumphs and challenges. However, one of the most common and often invisible burdens parents carry is parental guilt. Whether …
- Understanding Processing Disorders: How They Affect Learning and Daily LifeFebruary 20, 2025A processing disorder is a condition that affects the way the brain receives, interprets, and responds to information. It can impact learning, communication, and daily functioning. Unlike general …
Andy Coble, LMHC, Licensed Mental Health Counselor
Andy is a licensed mental health counselor dedicated to creating a warm, open, and compassionate environment for every client. He brings genuine kindness and understanding to his work, helping individuals and families navigate life’s most challenging moments.
Andy specializes in working with adolescents, families, and couples to address concerns such as anxiety, depression, oppositional defiance, behavioral challenges, trauma, relationship conflicts, and substance use. He has a natural gift for helping clients in conflict improve communication, strengthen relationships, and build lasting emotional resilience.
Andy earned his master’s degree in counseling from the Illinois School of Professional Psychology, now known as Argosy University. Over the course of his career in both Illinois and Florida, he has provided counseling, prevention, and intervention services through a variety of community-based organizations.
As a strong advocate for understanding and treating behavioral and mental health concerns, Andy draws from family systems, cognitive-behavioral, and person-centered approaches. He believes that therapy is a collaborative process—one built on trust and partnership—empowering clients to make meaningful changes and lead more fulfilling lives.
Fun Facts about Andy:
- A lifelong music lover, Andy plays saxophone, guitar, and a bit of piano.
- A true sports enthusiast, he enjoys both playing on the field and cheering from the stands.
- Andy values quality time with his family and loves making memories together.
- An avid hiker, he’s traveled across the U.S. to tackle some of the country’s most challenging trails.
- His favorite food? Classic Chicago-style pizza.
Recent Posts by Andy Coble
- Bonding with Experiences: The Importance of Growing Closer with Your FamilyDecember 6, 2019I’d like to share a funny story with you this week. The other day on my way to work, I came to a stoplight and immediately noticed that the car in front of me had numerous bumper stickers strewn […]
- Family Therapy: How a Joint Session with Your Loved Ones Can Work WondersOctober 24, 2019Consider the following example as it relates to this week’s topic. The other day, one of my daughters came into the kitchen and said, “Hey Dad, I need some money to repay a friend who bought me […]
Amanda M. Cosgriff, Ph.D., BCBA & Licensed School Psychologist
Dr. Amanda Cosgriff is a Florida licensed school psychologist and a board certified behavior analyst who has a passion for providing clinical services to individuals with autism and related disabilities, ADHD, and children and adolescents with behavior difficulties. A Louisiana native, she earned her undergraduate degree from Louisiana State University (Geaux Tigers!) and she earned her masters and doctorate degrees from Mississippi State University.Â
After completing her American Psychological Association (APA)-approved internship with the Illinois School Psychology Internship Consortium (ISPIC), Dr. Cosgriff moved to Oklahoma City where she was a postdoctoral fellow for the Moore Autism Center, P.C. where she provided services for individuals with autism and their families.
Dr. Cosgriff has experience working with individuals with ADHD, autism, anxiety, and mild depression, along with those that need help with making better choices, behavior difficulties, emotion regulation, and self-esteem. She has received extensive training in delivering evidence-based interventions rooted in applied behavior analysis for children/adolescents and emerging adults across a variety of settings including public schools, alternative education, university, and private practice. She also specializes in the assessment and treatment of individuals with autism, developmental delays and with children who exhibit behavioral difficulties.
She is passionate about providing psychoeducation and helping parents/guardians understand their child’s behaviors and how support them throughout their development. She uses a developmental and collaborative team approach when working with families to identify effective interventions individualized to meet the needs of each client and family.Â
Dr. Cosgriff uses a multidisciplinary approach when working with children/adolescents, young adults, and their families to help them develop the skills they need to provide the best possible outcomes. Her love for helping others is easily seen with her humor, joy, and play when working with children and adolescents. This approach helps to engage her clients in treatment and almost effortlessly establish positive relationships. Dr. Cosgriff believes in the importance of teaching functional daily living skills, coping strategies, life skills, social skills, and identifying evidence-based interventions to help individuals and their families become as successful as possible.Â
Credentials and Certificates
- Board Certified Behavior Analyst (BCBA)
- Florida Licensed School Psychologist
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Autism Diagnostic Observation Schedule – 2nd Edition (ADOS-2)
Fun Facts about Dr. Cosgriff:
- She was a gymnast for 13 years
- Is a dog lover and pawrent to a Doberman named Dublin
- She is a big foodie and enjoys traveling (her favorite place is Ireland)
Brandi Lonergan, Office Manager
Brandi Lonergan joined RPG in February 2017 as Administrative Assistant.  She has 15 years of front office experience in a variety of setting including most recently a busy veterinary office. Brandi made the transition seamlessly from helping people help their pets to assisting people seeking care for themselves and their loved ones  Her dedication to easing the pain and suffering of both people and animals is evident daily in how she takes care of RPG’s clients, clinicians and therapy dogs.
Fun Facts about Brandi:
- Brandi’s favorite hobbies are spending time with her family, kayaking, snorkeling and travelling.
- She loves to bake.
- She is an animal lover.