Dr. Rick’s Bio

Dr. Rick Silver, MD, MPH
Founder & Director, Thrive Emerge and The Village

Dr. Rick Silver is a psychiatrist with over three decades of experience and a deep commitment to supporting neurodivergent individuals and their families. He is the Founder of Thrive Emerge, an outpatient mental health center, and Director of The Village, a therapeutic community that helps neurodivergent teens and young adults transition to independence through an immersive, peer-based, outdoor program.

His work is shaped by both clinical expertise and lived experience. As the father of three daughters—two of whom are neurodivergent—Dr. Silver has dedicated his career to building the kinds of treatment programs he once sought for his own family. Colleagues often note, with affection and accuracy, that he likely has ADHD himself—a perspective that fuels his compassionate, neuroaffirming approach.

In addition to his clinical leadership, Dr. Silver is a sought-after educator and workshop facilitator, frequently teaching parents, educators, and mental health professionals about Autism, ADHD, and innovative approaches to care. He holds an MD from the University of Maryland, an MPH from the Johns Hopkins School of Hygiene and Public Health, and a BS from the University of Michigan.

Through his work at Thrive Emerge and The Village, Dr. Silver continues to pioneer pathways for neurodivergent individuals to thrive on their own terms.