The Holistic Counselor
The Holistic Counselor podcast is a transformative journey led by me, Diana S. Rice, from Through the Valley Therapy, based out of South Florida. I'm a licensed mental health counselor and certified integrative therapist with a unique perspective. As a BIPOC Christian integrative counselor, I explore non -pathological and faith -centered approaches to mental health. Join this curiosity with me as I share personal insights from my own walk while inviting evidence -based professionals from alternative healing modalities to the conversation. This podcast is a sanctuary for the curious and open -minded, offering a safe space to explore innovative methods of recovery. In a world where diagnosis can limit and hinder growth, I emphasize that with faith, all things are possible, and we are not bound by our symptoms. Together, we will dive into the root causes of mental health challenges, empowering all who listen to walk with me on uncharted trails toward their mountaintop. Welcome to the Holistic Counselor podcast, where faith, wellness, and personal growth converge to offer a path toward true transformation. Follow us now on Apple, Spotify, or wherever you enjoy your podcasts.
Episodes
In this powerful conversation, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with renowned sociologist and author Dr. Corey Keyes — the pioneer who coined the term languishing. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the fog between burnout and depression but weren’t sure how to name it, this episode is a must-listen.
Dr. Keyes unpacks the groundbreaking Mental Health Continuum model and the five daily “vitamins” of flourishing — evidence-based ...
Welcome back, Fearfully and Wonderfully Made friend! In this powerful episode, I sit down with functional dietitian Sarah Weiss, founder of Weiss Choices, to explore the often-overlooked connection between food, mood, and emotional well-being.
Sarah shares her personal journey of emotional eating, healing her gut, and leaving behind a high-stress career as a stockbroker to help others reclaim their health through functional nutriti...
In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, sits down with Daniel Rubin, LMHC, LPC, founder of Transcend Wellness IOP, for an unfiltered and deeply healing conversation about men’s mental health, emotional isolation, porn addiction recovery, and the impact of unresolved trauma.
We explore the hidden struggles of high-performing men who silently carry shame, spiritual confusion, and e...
In today's soul-stirring episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, sits down with her business coach, the dynamic Laura Long, LMFT, MBA. Together, they dive deep into topics that most entrepreneurs quietly wrestle with: the fear of success, financial mindset struggles (especially for faith-filled women), burnout recovery, and what it really takes to sustain a practice without losing your m...
In this deeply personal and powerful episode, Diana welcomes Brian Gong, LMHC, EMDRIA-Approved Consultant and co-owner of Mangrove Therapy Group, to explore how trauma, shame, and addiction are intricately linked—and how EMDR therapy offers a pathway to healing for even the deepest wounds.
Diana first heard Brian speak at the NSU/MSD Strong event in 2020—two years after the tragic Parkland shooting—and was so impacted by what he sh...
In this heartfelt and informative episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, your host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, dives into Internal Family Systems (IFS) with the brilliant Dr. Tori Olds—psychologist, educator, singer-songwriter, and co-founder of Deep Eddy Psychotherapy.
Diana shares how a single YouTube video titled What is IFS? changed the game for her personal healing and client work. That video? Created by today’s guest, Dr. Tori O...
In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana sits down with Rebecca Davis, author of the Untwisting Scriptures series and a trauma-informed Christian book coach. Together, they tackle the painful but necessary topic of spiritual abuse, how Scripture has been twisted to control and silence victims, and what it really means to experience biblical healing.
Rebecca shares her own journey into this work, her years o...
In this transformative conversation, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Joe Padilla, co-founder of Mental Health Grace Alliance, for a deeply enriching and spiritually grounded discussion on mental health recovery, neuroplasticity, and faith. Joe shares his raw and inspiring personal journey—from homelessness and adversity to ministry, marriage, and the co-creation of one of the most impactful Christian mental healt...
In this deeply enriching episode, Diana is joined by Sandra McLagan, RN—a former nurse educator turned Clinical EFT Practitioner, Christian meditation coach, and founder of Christ Centered Tribe. With 20+ years of experience in the medical field, Sandra has guided women in over 75 countries through Biblical meditation, breathwork, and nervous system regulation—all anchored in Scripture and the love of Christ.
In this compelling episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, engages in a profound conversation with Haitian-American therapist Ostin Celestin, Jr., LMHC, LMFT, EMDR-Trained, DBT-Informed, and Qualified Supervisor. Together, they delve into the complexities of mental health within Haitian and immigrant communities, addressing cultural stigmas, intergenerational trauma, and the transformati...
Episode Summary:
Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human, to another soul-nourishing episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast! I'm your host Diana from Through the Valley Therapy and Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching. In this episode, we get real about Christian singleness, internet dating, and the deeper longings of the heart.
I sat down with Sharon Dawn Feingold, who I met at a Christian networking event. Sharon vul...
Join host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, as she welcomes special guest Kayla Roberts, LMHC, BCCC, a seasoned faith-based trauma therapist and EMDR specialist. Together, they explore practical ways to integrate faith and psychology for holistic healing, identity restoration, and spiritual freedom.
In this insightful conversation, Kayla Roberts shares how trauma impacts identity and how finding your true identity in Christ can ...
As Christian therapists, we know that spiritual warfare is real. But how do we navigate it ethically, professionally, and with discernment in the therapy room? In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, I sit down with Camille McDaniel, LPC, to explore the complexities of spiritual warfare in clinical practice.
Camille has been a licensed professional counselor since 2005 and is the founder of Healing Psychotherapy Practice...
Welcome, fearfully and wonderfully made human, to The Holistic Counselor Podcast, the place for faith-driven, science-backed conversations on mental health and holistic wellness. I’m your host, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, and today, we’re exploring Emotional Freedom Techniques (EFT tapping)—a powerful, research-backed method for reducing stress, releasing trauma, and fostering emotional resilience.
My guest today is Ana Martinez, L...
Welcome back, my fearfully and wonderfully made humans! In this episode, Diana explores the increasingly popular term somatic with expert Amy Hagerstrom, LCSW. Amy specializes in somatic experiencing and the Safe and Sound Protocol, helping adults struggling with anxiety, trauma, and midlife stress. She shares her personal journey, how somatic therapy transformed her mental health, and practical ways it can help individuals process...
In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, welcomes DBT expert Tammy Berman. With over 20 years of experience in mental health, Tammy is a licensed mental health counselor, a National Board-Certified Counselor, a Supreme Court-certified family mediator, a qualified parenting coordinator, an accredited collaborative professional, and a qualified supervisor for mental health ...
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, host Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS sits down with Rosaura Hincapie, LMHC, a bilingual Latina therapist specializing in trauma recovery, nervous system healing, and faith-based counseling.
Together, they discuss:
- The Safe and Sound Protocol (SSP) and how sound therapy can help regulate the nervous system
- Polyvagal Theory and its impact on trauma recovery and emotional reg...
Welcome back to The Holistic Counselor Podcast! In today’s episode, I’m sitting down with my dear friend, Sharon Honeycutt, for a raw and heartfelt conversation about grief, healing, faith, mental health, and purpose.
Sharon and I first met in the mid-2000s through homeschooling our boys and a business endeavor she had launched. Life took us on different journeys, but our shared love for Jesus and the creative community brought us ...
How does an MMA fighter, U.S. Army veteran, and former atheist end up as a pastor, biblical scholar, and mental health advocate? In this powerful episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, I sit down with David Shapiro, who shares his extraordinary faith journey from skepticism to surrender.
Born into an Orthodox Jewish family in New York City, David spent years seeking purpose—serving in the military, competing as a professional f...
In this episode of The Holistic Counselor Podcast, Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS, speaks with Andrea Lahoud, a licensed mental health counselor, EMDR-trained therapist, and certified integrative mental health provider. They discuss spiritual crisis, faith-based resilience, church hurt, religious trauma, and deconstruction, providing practical guidance for those struggling with dou...
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