Your wellness matters to God—body, mind, and spirit.

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Hi, I’m Deborah Medari, DNP.

I’m the founder of Transformed Psychiatric Wellness, LLC, where I now focus fully on faith-based coaching—helping Christian women and leaders step out of survival mode and into lives of peace, joy, and purpose.

For over 30 years, I’ve walked the road of emotional healing, both personally and professionally. My background as an integrative psychiatric nurse practitioner gave me a deep understanding of how mind, body, and spirit work together. But more importantly, my walk with Christ has shown me that the Holy Spirit is the ultimate source of lasting transformation.

To me, this work is sacred. It’s not just about “managing struggles”—it’s about restoration. It’s about coming alongside women of faith who love God but may still wrestle with anxiety, burnout, trauma, or discouragement—and offering them a safe, grace-filled space to be seen, heard, and strengthened.

In every coaching session, I invite God’s wisdom and presence, trusting Him to guide the process. My approach blends biblical truth with practical, evidence-informed strategies, helping you move forward with clarity, resilience, and renewed confidence.

My heart is to see believers experience the fullness of life God intended—where peace, joy, and self-control are not just ideals, but everyday realities.

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My Story

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I’ve been walking alongside people in the mental health field since 1995—but my calling to this work goes deeper than credentials or career steps. It’s personal. I’ve known trauma and loss. I’ve wrestled with anxiety, depression, and emotional overwhelm while trying to be “the strong one” for everyone else. And I know what it feels like to love God deeply, yet still feel stuck in patterns that don’t reflect the freedom He promises.

Early in my career, I trained as a marriage and family therapist at Oral Roberts University, where I first saw the power of integrating clinical wisdom with faith. Later, I pursued nursing and earned my doctorate as a psychiatric nurse practitioner. Over the years, I worked with people across the lifespan—from adolescents in group homes to seniors in nursing facilities—and taught psychiatric nursing at the university level. I also received advanced training in integrative approaches to mental health.

But along the way, I realized something important: lasting transformation doesn’t come from one tool, one session, or one strategy. True freedom comes when body, mind, and spirit are all cared for—and when the Holy Spirit is invited to lead the process.

That’s why I now devote my work to faith-based coaching. My passion is helping Christian women, leaders, and caregivers who feel stuck in the middle:

  • Maybe you’ve prayed for healing, but the struggle hasn’t lifted.

  • Maybe you’ve been to therapy, but still don’t feel free.

  • Maybe you’ve tried different strategies, but haven’t found lasting peace.

This is where I come in—not to diagnose or prescribe, but to walk with you, encourage you, and equip you with Spirit-led strategies that align with your faith and your values.

Outside of coaching, I’m a wife of 28 years, a mother of four, and a “Mimi” to two beautiful granddaughters. I live in the countryside on 30 acres in Missouri with a lively mix of family, dogs, cats, and all the joys and chaos of the “sandwich generation.” For over 30 years, I’ve been rooted in ministry as a worship leader and teacher. I love traveling (especially to the ocean), watching movies, reading, and fishing in our pond.

If you’re looking for a coach who will:

  • Truly listen to your story

  • Treat you with dignity and compassion

  • Help you uncover the root issues holding you back

  • And guide you with both biblical truth and practical tools

    You’re in the right place.

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Healing is holy because God is the Healer. Growth is sacred because He is the One who renews our minds.

Faith and practical wisdom are not at odds—together, they reflect God’s design for wholeness in body, mind, and spirit.

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My Credentials

  • Doctor of Nursing Practice – Psychiatric/Mental Health, Regis College

  • Master of Arts in Marriage and Family Therapy, Oral Roberts University School of Theology and Missions

  • Master of Science in Nursing Education, Western Governors University

  • Bachelor of Science in Nursing, Western Governors University

  • Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, University of Hawaii at Manoa

  • Board Certified Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP-C)

  • Advanced Training in Integrative Psychiatry through Dream Practice Academy

  • Member of the American Association of Christian Counselors (AACC)

  • Member of the American Psychiatric Nurses Association (APNA)

  • Member of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners (AANP)

  • 30 years of ministry experience

  • Licensed in Missouri, Hawaii, and Florida

Book a free consultation call.

I offer a free 15-min consultation call to learn more about you and your treatment goals to see if we would be a good fit. Please be sure to read over my services page to learn more about my appointment types and fees before booking your call.