Madeline Rice & Associates

04/13/2026

Meet Susan Span 💐

This week, we’re proud to highlight Susan, a valued therapist at Madeline Rice & Associates. Susan brings a warm, thoughtful presence to her work, helping clients feel comfortable, heard, and supported from the very first session.

We’re so grateful for the care and intention you bring to your work, Susan. 💛

04/07/2026

Attachment styles play a significant role in how we communicate, navigate conflict, and experience connection in relationships.

Many couples struggle not because of a lack of compatibility, but because of differences in how they seek closeness and respond to stress. Understanding these patterns can help shift relationships from frustration to clarity and connection.

In our latest blog, we explore how attachment styles impact relationships and how couples can work through these dynamics.

👉 Read more here: https://madelinericetherapy.com/blog/attachment-styles-in-relationships-how-to-understand-your-partner-and-yourself

Why do some relationships feel like a constant push and pull? Why does one partner crave reassurance while the other needs space? If this sounds familiar, you’re not alone, and more importantly, this doesn’t mean your relationship is doomed.

04/02/2026

Eating disorders are often about more than food.

EMDR therapy can help process the deeper experiences and beliefs that keep people feeling stuck while supporting long-term healing.

If you’re curious whether EMDR therapy might be right for you, reach out. We’re here to help. 🤍

03/24/2026

When people think about eating disorder treatment, the focus is often on food, nutrition plans, and body image work. While these are essential parts of recovery, they don’t always address the deeper emotional roots driving disordered eating.

For many individuals, eating disorders are closely connected to unresolved trauma, negative self-beliefs, and difficult past experiences.

Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) is a structured, evidence-based therapy that helps the brain process these underlying experiences.

EMDR can help identify and process past experiences that may have contributed to the development of eating disorder behaviors.

In our latest blog, we explore how EMDR therapy can:
• Help process the experiences behind disordered eating
• Reduce emotional triggers
• Shift negative self-beliefs
• Support greater self-compassion

👉 Read more here: https://madelinericetherapy.com/blog/how-can-emdr-therapy-help-with-eating-disorder-treatment

When most people think about eating disorder treatment, they imagine conversations about food, nutrition plans, and body image work. And while those elements absolutely matter, lasting recovery often requires going deeper into the painful memories, beliefs, and emotional wounds that quietly drive di

03/17/2026

Meet Madeline Rice 💐

This week, we're proud to put the spotlight on Madeline, the founder and owner of Madeline Rice & Associates. Her dedication to mental wellness and her compassionate approach to therapy continue to shape a practice that truly puts people first.

Madeline has created a supportive, engaged environment where clients feel safe, seen, and valued. Her work is grounded in a genuine passion for helping others navigate their healing journey.

We're so grateful for the care and intention you bring to this community, Madeline. 💛

03/12/2026

Over half of American adults report experiencing loneliness.

While loneliness can feel deeply personal, it’s also something many people are navigating right now. Small steps like nurturing meaningful relationships, engaging in community, and having open conversations about how we’re really doing can make a meaningful difference.

If you’ve been experiencing loneliness, remember that you don't have to navigate it by yourself. Connection and support are possible. We're here to help.

03/10/2026

Many people are experiencing a quiet sense of loneliness right now, even if it isn’t always talked about openly.

Loneliness doesn’t necessarily mean being alone. Often, it’s the feeling of being unseen or emotionally disconnected, even in the presence of others.

Understanding why loneliness happens (and recognizing that it’s a shared human experience) can be an important first step toward finding more meaningful connection in our lives.

If you're ready to talk about your experience with loneliness, schedule a free consultation with us today.

03/04/2026

The "Loneliness Epidemic" has become one of the most talked about topics in our society. About half of U.S. adults report experiencing loneliness, and its effects extend into our overall well-being.

But loneliness doesn't always look like isolation, like some would expect.

In our latest blog we explore:

• What loneliness actually is and why it is increasing.
• Five ways to building meaningful connections.
• How therapy can support long-term change.

Read more: https://madelinericetherapy.com/blog/understanding-the-loneliness-epidemic-a-therapists-guide

Loneliness has become one of the most talked-about mental health concerns of our society. Beyond the headlines and research, loneliness shows up quietly and personally. It affects people of all ages and walks of life.

02/26/2026

GLP-1 medications can change how hunger feels in the body. Instead of clear stomach growling or strong appetite signals, hunger may show up as low energy, irritability, difficulty concentrating, or even feeling “off” without knowing why.

In therapy, we can help you learn to recognize these subtler cues so you can stay consistently nourished and connected to your body while using GLP-1 medications.

I share more about this topic on my blog. Link in bio!

02/17/2026

GLP-1 medications (Ozempic, Mounjaro, Wegovy, etc.) have supported meaningful appetite regulation and weight loss for many individuals.

While the experience of reduced appetite can feel helpful at first, it can also create confusion about when and how to eat. Over time, relying only on appetite suppression can make it harder to stay consistently nourished or feel connected to the body’s needs.

This is where intuitive eating can help.

Read more here:
https://madelinericetherapy.com/blog/a-guide-to-intuitive-eating-while-taking-glp-1-medications

Many women using GLP-1 medications have spent years navigating weight-focused messaging that encouraged ignoring hunger or labeling foods as “good” or “bad.” The experience of reduced appetite can feel helpful at first, but it can also create confusion about when and how to eat.

06/04/2022

Practicing Presence is just that…a practice. The more we do it the better able our brains are to be steady during the times when we find ourselves in a thought storm of negativity, fear and hopelessness. This is the best mechanism we have available to us to cope with the overwhelming feelings that we are all trying to manage during this difficult time we find ourselves in.

Madeline Rice & Associates provides counseling in PA for adults & teens. Eating Disorders, EMDR, Trauma, Anxiety, and Depression Counseling.

05/31/2022

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