About Mara Rice-Stubbs, M.D.
Prior to medical school, I worked for four years as a critical care nurse in the Medical ICU and Emergency Department at the University of Kentucky Chandler Hospital where I gained a deep understanding of the impact of complex illness and chronic stress on patients and their families. Most importantly, I learned that individuals hold the clues to a path forward, if only they are truly heard. I had the opportunity to both observe and experience the unique stressors of working within various sectors of our healthcare system. This prompted a longstanding dedication to support healthcare workers.
​​While completing Medical School at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine, I worked with administration as Class President to design and implement initiatives to target the root causes of burnout among medical students and was a trusted confidant for colleagues.
I completed residency at UPMC Western Psychiatric Hospital. During residency, I sought additional training in Sports Psychiatry, Sleep Medicine, and Metabolomics while acquiring extensive psychotherapy training in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) and Motivational Interviewing (MI).
My Philosophy
I believe effective treatment requires a collaborative approach founded on mutual trust and respect. I practice evidence-based medicine, while also understanding that human beings are not algorithms and no single approach works for everyone. I wholeheartedly believe psychiatric care should go beyond the surface with a thoughtful consideration of medical factors that may mimic or influence psychiatric symptoms. As a solo private practice psychiatrist, patients interact directly with me and your confidentiality is of the utmost importance to me.
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Awards:
Gold Humanism Honors Society
L.W. Earley, M.D. Memorial Prize for Excellence in Psychiatry