Dr. Preston Rice, Psy.D

Preferred Pronouns: He/Him/His

Email: dr.prestonrice@core-chicago.com
Tel: (224) 714-2412 (Evanston) Tel: (312) 470-4302 (Chicago)

Dr. Rice is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist and the Director of Clinical Training at CORE. He graduated and earned his Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology, where he also earned his Master's Degree. Dr. Rice received his Bachelor’s Degree in Psychology from Auburn University.

Dr. Rice has clinical experience working with children, adolescents, and adults in college settings, outpatient mental health clinics, and private practice. He has a lot of experience working with international students and students of color experiencing trauma and racial injustice. His clinical interests include working with underserved communities, mood disorders, substance use, couples and family challenges, trauma, and systemic challenges related to diversity and inclusion. He works from a culturally sensitive, strengths-based approach, and values the empowerment and inner strength of individuals and families. Dr. Rice uses empirically based systemic approaches and works collaboratively with his clients to identify and achieve their therapeutic goals.

Dr. Rice applies a cooperative style to working with clients of all races, ethnicities, sexual orientations, and religions. He values the unique qualities all clients and families bring to the therapeutic relationship. He enjoys creating a safe environment that helps his clients feel heard, understood, and appreciated. He embraces the importance of working at a comfortable pace with his clients. Similarly, Dr. Rice highly values working as a clinical supervisor to graduate students and also enjoys providing mentorship and support to clinicians transitioning from school to entering early career.

Dr. Rice is an active member of the following Professional Organizations: 

• Association of Black Psychologists