William Rice
Will Rice, MA, is a doctoral student from Western Carolina University in Cullowhee, North Carolina, and the current psychology intern at State Hospital South. He earned his bachelor’s degree in psychology from Arizona State University and his Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology from Western Carolina University. Will’s clinical experiences include conducting neuropsychological and comprehensive psychological assessments for neurodevelopmental disorders, neurocognitive disorders, and psychiatric disorders as well as providing individual therapy. He has worked with individuals ranging in age from 4 to 85 years old in assessment, but primarily works with adults and older adults. Will is firm in his belief that a thorough and accurate assessment is crucial to treatment if not therapeutic unto itself, dedicated to providing culturally informed practice, and is passionate about treating individuals using evidence-based best practices. Will primarily works using a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy framework but incorporates ideas and techniques from Dialectical Behavioral Therapy as well as Acceptance and Commitment Therapy frameworks. In his free time, Will enjoys appreciating and making music, tinkering with electronics, hiking, and spending time with his partner and his friends.