Emily Rice, M.A.

Doctoral Assessment Extern

Emily (she/her) brings warmth and a strengths-based approach to neuropsychological assessment, guiding clients toward a deeper understanding of themselves or their children. As a doctoral candidate in Clinical Psychology, she combines clinical expertise with a passion for exploring the mind-body connection as a pathway to healing and resilience.

Emily holds a Master of Science in Community Psychology from DePaul University and is completing her doctorate in Clinical Psychology at Adler University. Her experience spans working with children and adults across diverse clinical and community settings, including behavioral health centers, schools, and nonprofit organizations  that leverage creative arts to promote connection and social development in school-based programming. Emily has also conducted program evaluation and outcome analysis, demonstrating the meaningful impact of arts-based therapeutic initiatives on client growth and development. She has particular interests in trauma-informed care, dance/movement therapy, and supporting those affected by substance use.

Emily specializes in trauma-informed neuropsychological assessment at JPC and works closely with seasoned psychologists to help clients gain a deeper understanding of themselves and the struggles that bring them to testing. She works collaboratively with clients across the lifespan, emphasizing a strengths-based, client-centered approach that honors each person as the expert on their own life. Her assessment process focuses not just on identifying challenges and clarifying diagnoses, but on uncovering strengths and creating pathways for self-understanding and growth.