LPC, 19 years of experience
Hi! I’m Karina Rice, a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor who specializes in adult ADHD and neurodivergent-affirming care. If you’ve spent most of your life feeling scattered, misunderstood, or wondering why simple things seem harder for you than others, you’re not alone and you’re not broken. My approach to care is collaborative, compassionate, and practical. We’ll explore how your brain functions, where you’re thriving, and where support could make a difference. The therapy I offer is focused on coping skills, burnout recovery, emotional regulation, and building systems that honor your strengths. You don’t have to figure it all out alone and you don’t have to keep masking to keep up. Let’s work together to help you feel seen, supported, and empowered.
In our first session, you can expect a 60-minute intake focused entirely on getting to know you, your story, and your patterns. We’ll talk about your day-to-day experiences with focus, attention, memory, organization, emotional ups and downs, and how these things have impacted your relationships, work, school, or overall well-being. We’ll also explore your history, what you were like as a child, what school felt like, how you’ve learned to cope or compensate over time, and any challenges that still show up. If trauma, anxiety, or burnout are part of your story, we’ll make space for that too. Because I specialize in adult ADHD and provide neurodivergent-affirming care, I understand that ADHD isn’t always obvious. It doesn’t always show up as hyperactivity or impulsivity. You might be the person who keeps everything together on the outside but feels like a mess on the inside. You might be constantly overthinking, under-functioning, or wondering why you’re so exhausted all the time. My job is to hold space for that with curiosity and compassion, not judgment. After we talk, we will work through a set of questionnaires designed to assess things like executive functioning, emotional regulation, and attention patterns. From there, we’ll schedule a follow-up where I’ll go over the results with you and offer a clear, plain-language explanation of what they mean and the next steps that actually make sense.
One of my greatest strengths is the ability to truly see my clients, especially those who’ve felt overlooked, misdiagnosed, or dismissed. With 18 years of experience, I specialize in working with adults navigating ADHD, trauma, burnout, and big life transitions. I offer neurodivergent-affirming ADHD assessments that provide clarity, validation, and real answers, not just labels. My approach is holistic and integrative, blending evidence-based tools like EMDR for trauma and emotional regulation with practical support for executive functioning, focus, and overwhelm. I help clients untangle years of self-doubt and perfectionism, build sustainable coping strategies, and reconnect with their own strengths. Whether you’re seeking an assessment, therapy, or both, my goal is to create a space where you don’t have to mask, shrink, or explain yourself constantly. Just come as you are and we’ll build from there. Clients often tell me they feel calmer, more grounded, and finally understood after working together.
I work best with women who are navigating a late ADHD diagnosis and trying to make sense of years spent masking, overcompensating, and feeling like they were falling short despite doing everything. Many of my clients are high-functioning on the outside but silently overwhelmed, stuck in patterns of burnout, people-pleasing, and perfectionism. They come to me for clarity, validation, and practical tools that actually fit how their brain works. If you’ve spent years wondering why things feel harder than they should, you’re not alone and you don’t have to figure it out by yourself anymore.
In my practice, I have found EMDR to be a highly effective and efficient treatment method, that often yields significant improvements in a shorter timeframe compared to traditional talk therapy. By integrating EMDR into my practice, I have helped my clients develop new insights, release emotional distress, and build resilience, ultimately empowering them to lead more fulfilling lives.
In my practice, I integrate faith-based therapy to support clients who value the role of spirituality in their mental health journey. With extensive experience in this approach, I help clients explore their beliefs, find meaning, and draw upon their faith as a source of strength and resilience. By incorporating religious or spiritual practices, such as prayer, meditation, or scriptural study, I guide clients in addressing their challenges through the lens of their faith. Through faith-based therapy, I have witnessed clients experience profound transformations as they align their mental health with their spiritual convictions, ultimately leading to greater peace, hope, and overall well-being.
As a trained Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) practitioner, I have extensive experience using this evidence-based approach to help clients address a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, and stress-related issues. In my practice, I work with clients to identify and challenge unhelpful thought patterns and behaviors that contribute to their emotional distress. Through structured sessions, I guide clients in developing practical skills and strategies to modify their thinking, regulate their emotions, and change problematic behaviors. By incorporating techniques such as cognitive restructuring, exposure therapy, and behavioral activation, I empower clients to take an active role in their own healing process. CBT's goal-oriented and collaborative nature allows clients to see tangible progress and develop a greater sense of self-efficacy. With CBT, I have helped numerous clients break free from the cycle of negative thoughts and behaviors, leading to lasting improvements in their mental well-being and overall quality of life.
As a therapist committed to providing culturally sensitive therapy, I have extensive experience working with clients from diverse backgrounds, acknowledging and respecting the unique cultural factors that shape their identities and experiences. In my practice, I strive to create a safe, non-judgmental space where clients can openly discuss their cultural beliefs, values, and challenges. By actively listening and demonstrating cultural humility, I aim to build trust and rapport with my clients, ensuring that they feel understood and validated. I tailor my therapeutic approach to each client's specific cultural context, taking into account their language preferences, communication styles, family dynamics, and societal norms. By incorporating culturally relevant interventions and resources, I help clients navigate the complexities of their cultural identities while addressing their mental health concerns. Through culturally sensitive therapy, I have supported clients in developing a stronger sense of self, fostering resilience, and promoting healing within the context of their unique cultural experiences. This approach has proven instrumental in helping clients achieve lasting growth and well-being.
1 rating with written reviews
July 16, 2025
Karina is amazing, she always makes me feel understood with her warmth and compassion, and our sessions are fun because of her great sense of humor as well! I feel safe talking to her about anything, knowing she won't judge me. She's supportive and also very solution oriented, which is one of the main reasons I love working with her, is that she provides very easy, personalized suggestions and tactics to implement into my daily life.