Appointments at Rice Psychology Group

on October 31, 2013 at 8:35 PM /

Who should come to the initial appointment at Rice Psychology Group? Children under the age of 12: We ask that parents come in without the child, so that we will have a chance to fully discuss the issues, history, and overall picture of what is going on without the child having to wait in the waiting room. A second session involves a playing or talking meeting with your child. Children over the age of 12: If it is appropriate, bring your child to the appointment so they can participate in the process from the start. This meeting will be done in a...

Halloween Costumes

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on October 22, 2013 at 3:05 PM /

Dr. Wendy Rice of Rice Psychology in Tampa was interviewed in October of 2013 on the Jim Bohannon Show from www.jimbotalk.net about Halloween costumes for kids and adults. Click Play below to listen to the interview. ...

Halloween Costumes: Cute, Scary or Sexy?

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on October 21, 2013 at 3:07 PM /

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Your daughter is so excited for Halloween! She is 7 years old and can’t wait to go to the Halloween store to pick out her costume. You are envisioning a clown, a ghost, maybe a princess or a cat. You are imagining how cute your little girl will look a dressed up, walking down the street eager to fill her plastic pumpkin with candy! Then reality strikes and your daughter shows you the costumes she really wants – a super-sexy witch or a lady vampire with thigh high boots! Yikes! Now what? I just Googled “Halloween Costumes Girl” and one of...

What About Insurance?

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on October 4, 2013 at 4:30 PM /

At Rice Psychology Group, we are an independent private-pay practice. This allows us to offer highly personalized care tailored specifically to you or your child, without the restrictions or limitations sometimes imposed by insurance companies. How can you use your insurance? Many of our clients have insurance plans with out-of-network benefits and successfully submit for out-of-network reimbursement. We are happy to provide you with detailed receipts (superbills) that you can submit to your insurance company for potential reimbursement. Benefits of private-pay care: Greater privacy and confidentiality Full flexibility in treatment planning Freedom to choose your therapist No session limits or pre-authorizations Other payment options may include: Health Savings...

Using Group Therapy to Support High School Girls

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on September 30, 2013 at 7:58 PM /

For teenage girls, the high school years are incredibly complicated and often filled with turmoil. They are busy trying to position themselves in the social network of their school, solidify their identity, and gain independence from their families. The importance of normalizing their daily experiences cannot be underestimated. This is especially true for teens who have pre existing mental health issues such as anxiety and depression, deficits in social skills, learning disabilities, or any other struggle that makes high school more formidable. How can we best support these emerging young women to not just survive, but flourish, during these very...

Succeeding Against All Odds – Dr. Rice’s #1 Best-Selling Book

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on June 26, 2013 at 3:01 PM /

When I heard that Sandra Yancey, founder and CEO of eWomenNetwork, the premier women’s business network in North America, was working on a new collection of stories to inspire entrepreneurs to shake up old paradigms of success, I knew I had to be a part of it. What an opportunity to help people transform their lives through the power of story! I am SO proud to announce that our book, Succeeding Against All Odds, is now available for pre-order! (And, we have a special bonus for you!) In this book I share my own path to success and fulfillment along with 37 amazing...

De-Stressing Your Family Holidays: 6 Simple Tips to Cope By Using Cognitive Behavioral Therapy

By Dr. Wendy Rice

on December 7, 2012 at 9:46 PM /

It's been said that insanity is repeating the same mistakes and expecting different results, and yet, year after year, millions of people throughout the world repeat the same old patterns. They grit their teeth and spend the holidays with parents who still bring up the time they were expelled for hitting the teacher with a water balloon; in-laws who would criticize each and every move every time they see you, and siblings who still hold grudges for long forgotten childhood fights. Often these holiday gatherings mean that there's simply "too much". People eat and drink too much, spend too much, and,...