Colette Rice

Biography

Colette Rice is a dedicated mental health professional, author, and ministry leader with decades of experience serving individuals, families, and communities through education, counseling, and faith-based support. She holds a Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling from Jackson State University and has successfully passed the National Counselor Examination (NCE) administered by the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC).

Colette’s clinical experience spans a wide range of settings, including community mental health centers, schools, churches, substance abuse treatment facilities, and university programs. She has provided individual, group, and tele-mental health counseling services to diverse populations, including court-ordered clients, students, adolescents, families, and older adults. Her work includes suicide prevention, crisis intervention, intake assessments, safety planning, progress documentation, and psychoeducational presentations addressing topics such as gratitude, stress reduction, toxic relationships, positive psychology, and the mind–body connection.

As a Mental Health Consultant for the Jackson State University Summer Bridge Program, Colette facilitated mental health workshops designed to reduce stigma, promote emotional wellness, and equip participants with practical coping strategies. Her graduate internship experiences further strengthened her skills in trauma-informed care, substance abuse counseling, and emergency mental health response.

In addition to her clinical work, Colette brings a strong background in education, having served as a teacher, substitute teacher, and assistant educator across multiple school systems. This foundation enhances her ability to communicate effectively, teach coping skills, and empower individuals at various stages of life.

Colette has been an active servant leader at Greater Bethlehem Temple Church for over four decades, serving in roles including Local Minister, Sunday School Teacher, Superintendent of the Children’s Department, and Assistant Christian Education Director. Her ministry work reflects a lifelong calling to guide others spiritually while addressing emotional and psychological needs with compassion and integrity.

Through Soul Healing Ministries, Colette integrates professional counseling practices with biblical principles, offering a holistic approach to healing that honors faith, emotional wellness, and personal growth. Her mission is to meet individuals where they are and walk alongside them toward restoration, resilience, and renewed purpose.