Diana S. Rice

I don’t just teach mental health—I’ve lived it. As a former inner-city kid, first-gen grad, and trauma survivor, I know what it’s like to navigate systems that weren’t built for healing. That’s why I bring real-world empathy, cultural humility, and clinical expertise to every training, panel, or session. I speak the language of lived experience—because that’s where true connection and transformation begin.

I’ve worked with clients and communities from all walks of belief—Christian, Muslim, Jewish, New Age, deconstructed, and spiritually curious. What sets me apart is that I get the complexity. I’ve seen how faith can be both a source of strength and a site of deep harm.

That’s why my approach is values-based, trauma-informed, and clinically grounded—never judgmental or prescriptive. Whether I’m consulting with a church, speaking to a public agency, or supporting a professional navigating spiritual burnout, I know how to hold space for hard conversations with cultural humility and care.

Education was my lifeline. As a first-generation college graduate, I know what it’s like to rise from survival mode with nothing but grit, God, and a hunger to learn. That journey shaped how I show up today: with empathy, strategy, and a deep respect for the power of psychoeducation.

I don’t just teach mental health—I make it accessible, culturally relevant, and empowering. Whether I’m training school staff, mentoring a wellness professional, or helping someone prepare their first workshop, I bring that same fire: to educate, equip, and elevate.

Before returning to the clinical world, I spent years working in film and media—writing, directing, producing, acting, and managing creative teams. From set decorating to casting, I learned how to command a room, craft a message, and shape how people feel through visual storytelling.

Now, I use those same skills to help therapists, educators, and mission-driven leaders elevate their presentations. Whether it’s refining your slide deck, preparing for a panel, or setting up your speaker table—I know how to make your message land with clarity, confidence, and impact. Because in today’s world, it’s not just what you say—it’s how you present it.

I’m not here to impress—I’m here to help. My clients and colleagues trust me because I speak with honesty, clarity, and compassion. I’ll lovingly challenge what isn’t working, call out what needs adjusting, and help you show up with integrity—whether you're leading a team, presenting on stage, or building something new.

You don’t need another yes-person. You need someone who sees the vision, honors the process, and tells you the truth in a way that builds you up—not tears you down. That’s what I do.

Transformed Mind Consulting & Coaching was born from lived experience, decades of clinical work, and a deep conviction that mental health education should be impactful—not boring, confusing, or disconnected from real life. I don’t do this because it’s trendy. I do it because I’ve lived through trauma, burnout, reinvention—and came out the other side with tools, wisdom, and a clear purpose.

Whether I’m consulting with a city department, supporting a therapist behind the scenes, or coaching a professional through stuck places—this work matters. It’s personal. It’s sacred. And if you’re ready to bring your message to life with excellence and impact, I’m ready to help.