The Holistic Counselor

Feeling stuck on psychiatric meds and wondering if there's another way? This episode will change the game. Today I'm joined by  Dr. Amy O'Donnell , a brilliant integrative psychiatrist who specializes in  psychiatric deprescribing  and  women's mental health . She's helping clients move from surviving on scripts to thriving in mind, body, and spirit. Amy and I get real about the  limits of traditi...

Hello there, fearfully and wonderfully made human —and welcome to another episode of  The Holistic Counselor Podcast . I'm your host,  Diana S. Rice , LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS—founder of  Through the Valley Therapy  and  Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching . Today's guest is the powerful and compassionate  Sowania Germain , LMHC-D, PMHC—also known as  The Mama Therapist . Sowania joins us to share...

Host:  Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, Qualified Supervisor Moderator & Founder:  Through the Valley Therapy & Transformed Mind Consulting and Coaching Release Date:  July 21, 2025 Event:  A live webinar hosted by  The Agency Austin , created in response to the devastating Central Texas flood and sudden loss of a beloved colleague in a hit-and-run.   Episode  Experts : Dr. Kate Johnson  (D.Min., LMHC,...

Content Warning:  This episode includes sensitive discussions around sexual assault, suicidal ideation, religious trauma, and faith deconstruction. Please listen with care and refer to the support resources listed below if needed. In this powerful and heartfelt episode of  The Holistic Counselor Podcast , host  Diana S. Rice, LMHC, CIMHP, CTP, QS  welcomes Emmy Award-nominated journalist and autho...

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 "vit...

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...

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 sil...

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...

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 sho...

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 vide...

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...

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...

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 l...

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, inter...

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 C...

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 fi...

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 foun...

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 re...

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...

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 qu...

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 impa...

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 a...

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 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 doubt. And...

Grief is unpredictable. One moment, life feels stable, and the next, everything shifts. After losing my mother on February 6th, 2025, I found myself navigating not only the sorrow of loss but also the exhaustion of caregiving and the emotional weight of our complex relationship. In this episode, I open up about my personal journey with grief, trauma, and healing. Whether you've experienced loss, a...