In Their Own Words

“For my entire life I was operating under the belief that I was fundamentally flawed. I needed a professional with decades of experience to 'fix' me. I didn't understand that the professional with decades of experience was ME! My heart is! And I didn't understand the distinction between the beautiful eternal soul inside of me and the messy temporal mind that lives inside my head. Through my work with Rick, I am learning to live in the tender liminality of the Heart Space, where my work is all about aligning my mind and my soul. They are both good. They are both here to help me.”

“Working with Rick won't change your life, working with Rick will empower you to change your own life. And with that change comes love, and with that love comes desire to spread it out like ripples in a lake.”

“At Rick's 'On the Path Home' workshop, I experienced his gift for facilitating groups with spiritual and psychological underpinnings, which deeply resonated with me during a transitional season of my life. I experienced a transformational life shift that provided the motivation I needed to overcome my fears and pursue a new direction.”

“I would highly recommend Rick as a resource and catalyst to growing and healing from childhood stories that once served as coping strategies for survival but limit thriving in adulthood. Rick creates a safe place to explore those stuck places and equips you to reframe past wounds in a way that frees you to move forward in alignment with who you really are (as your true self).”

“Something in my soul knew that choosing to work with Rick was going to change my trajectory, things were going to be shaken up, knocked loose and lifted into the light. Something within me knew I needed to move into uncharted territory but I didn't have to go it alone, I needed a guide and from that same place in my soul, even with the questioning in my mind, I said yes to working with Rick.”

“If I were to recommend Rick to a friend, I would ask them if they were really ready to level up, to be seen authentically, called into purpose, drop the bs and do the work their soul came here to do. Only if they said yes would I invite them into the best companionship of their lives!”

“Rick, when we first started talking I expected some advice, some understanding, maybe some strategies for moving forward. I got all of that, but also learned very quickly that you were operating on a different frequency and I recognized a signal coming through. I'd heard it before but it had faded over the years, like I'd been out of its range. Deep calling unto deep. That changed everything. Our time together is one of the treasures of my life.”

“Rick will bring an open and generous heart to your work together, and so much more. He is intensely present, he absolutely 'brings it all' to the work, whether in a group setting or a private zoom consultation, along with warmth, wisdom and humor.”

“Rick gently guided me through a process of exploration, helping me connect with what my intuition had already been telling me. Through our work, I experienced a sense of uncovering and understanding. I was able to release feelings of guilt and shame and view my experiences through a more positive and compassionate lens. What happened instead was greater clarity, self-awareness, and trust in myself.”

“Many of us don't even realize the stories we're telling ourselves or the old beliefs and 'contracts' we've made that no longer serve us. Many times we are living in someone else's story (ancestors, family, systems etc.) and they are not truly representative of Self. Working with Rick taught me how to recognize those patterns, question whether they still align with who I am, and intentionally create the story I want to live going forward.”

“Before saying yes to working with Rick, my biggest question was whether his story healing approach would really be different from the personal and spiritual work I'd already done. I wasn't looking for more information. I was looking for lasting transformation. But I connected with Rick's story healing methodology in a profound way that I hadn't ever experienced before. Rick's approach helped me move beyond simply understanding my story to experiencing the spiritual healing within it and how to create something beautiful from it.”

“If you're looking for someone who will walk with you into the deeper places of your story with wisdom, authenticity, compassion, and a deep trust and love, you should work with Rick.”

“Rick's Story Healing approach has given me a whole new way of understanding my story not as something to simply overcome, but as a place where it can bring healing and transformation.”

“There might have been something in the back of my mind wondering whether it could really be as 'right' to work with you as it felt based upon my connection with your online presence. The left side of my brain saw it as a bit of a leap, but my heart knew all along. Fortunately, my heart is generally a bit louder than my brain, so I jumped right in!”

“Rick, the most helpful part of working with you has been the way in which you supported me in reframing internal conversations that had created untrue limitations on what I thought or felt could be possible. You helped me to do the work of pulling back the proverbial curtain on my internal Wizard of Oz. When we can see the machinations, the power is lost and the journey really begins.”

“When I first found Rick, I had spent years trying to understand myself and my story using traditional therapy. I think my biggest fear was that Rick's story healing approach would have the same limitations I'd found in psychotherapy. But his ability to involve my soul in the conversation changed everything, and opened up a new pathway to rewrite my story. It's made all the difference.”

“I would tell someone who's considering working with Rick that every session with him is profound, and that your life will begin to open up very quickly.”

“The most meaningful aspect of working with Rick is his ability to see beyond what's being presented and to ask questions that get to what's at the heart of the challenge, struggle, joy to find the connection with Truth, Source.”

“You'll never be met with more depth, honesty, care or enthusiasm than with Rick. He has a knack for seeing beneath the surface and helping to find the path to the Soul's Truth.”

“The most helpful part of working with you, Rick, is your tenderness & joy. Each time I sense shame rising you immediately shut it down with kindness and inviting me into a deeper more beneficial gentleness with myself.”

“What I would say to someone about working with Rick is this: 'Hi friend. You were today years old when you found out your life would be remarkably better because of Dr. Rick Diamond. Don't waste another day. So much goodness awaits.'”

“If I were to recommend Rick to a friend (and I have), I would say, 'Rick gets it. He will listen to you, he will understand you and he will be your greatest support and cheerleader. He will remind you that you are capable and you can do it and no matter what your story is, he will remind you of the story that is greater than all your stories combined - that you are an infinite, eternal soul having a human experience and that's all you need to know!'”

“Rick, you see me, hear me and validate my experiences, and that was something I also needed. I knew you would understand where I was coming from and what I needed.”

“Rick's down-to-earth nature, gentleness, and ability to meet me exactly where I was, making the process easy to embrace. Instead of feeling confused, I felt supported, understood, and fully able to engage with and benefit from Rick's Story Work.”

“The most helpful part of working with Rick has been his ability to create a safe space filled with love, empathy, and authenticity. Rick has helped me navigate through old stories, some of which were never mine to carry, guiding me toward healing, forgiveness and a deeper understanding of myself, and a true sense of belonging.”

“Rick's Story Healing methodology helped me discover who I truly am and overcome some of my greatest challenges while reconnecting with God and my spirit. Through that process, I've found healing, freedom, and the ability to embrace all that comes my way with a much deeper understanding of myself. Rick has helped me see my life through a new lens, and for that, I am forever grateful.”

“I've had the privilege of working with Rick Diamond as a student in two of his classes in a Spiritual Direction program. He is truly a gifted teacher who is able to create a safe space for people to show up authentically and vulnerability. He does this by modeling it himself. I've also witnessed Rick put together a men's retreat for our spiritual center. He was professional, engaged, creative and committed during both the planning process and the retreat. I heard nothing but praise for his facilitation skills and his heart-opening presence.”

“I loved having a sacred space to share my story, and have someone really guide me with thoughtful questions. As I went through the process, I appreciated how there always seemed to be a deeper story under what first came up for me.”

“It was powerful to be in a space of love and kindness; to be gently nudged to offer a situation that was in my life and to be heard so deeply; this was so affirming.”

“I was totally inspired by your retreat. It released a creative gusher in me.”

“Being able to go through the Story Healing process and take away a tool that I can carry forward was very impactful. Also, I was clearly able to identify where I was stuck in my old story.”

“Rick is a true partner in the work he undertakes. He led our annual Board of Trustees retreat with such success that we asked him to facilitate our strategic planning process. Count on Rick to challenge assumptions, call you out when your values don't match your actions and stand by you when difficult conversations must be had. His ability to envision with us a more expansive future for our organization and those we serve was invaluable. Equally important, Rick helped us create detailed plans and processes to achieve it.”