CONSULTING & SPEAKING

Building Ethical, Accessible Mental Health Solutions for the Digital Age

I partner with tech companies, digital mental health platforms, and organizations to ensure innovation in mental healthcare actually serves the people who need it most.

Here's what I've learned

Technology can democratize mental healthcare—but only when built with clinical expertise, cultural humility, and genuine commitment to equity.

Too often, digital mental health tools are designed without adequate clinical input. They prioritize engagement metrics over therapeutic outcomes. They claim to serve "everyone" while leaving behind the most vulnerable.

I help organizations do better.

With 13+ years of clinical experience, 20+ years in media production and organizational leadership, and lived understanding of health equity gaps—I bring a unique lens to consulting work that bridges storytelling, psychology, and technology.

WHO I WORK WITH

I specialize in working with people who are:

Digital Mental Health Platforms

Startups and established companies building AI-powered therapy tools, wellness apps, and digital therapeutics

Tech Companies

Organizations integrating mental health features into existing products or building employee wellness programs

Healthcare Organizations

Systems expanding telehealth mental health services or developing culturally responsive care models

Nonprofits & Advocacy Groups

Mission-driven organizations working to expand mental health access in underserved communities

CONSULTING SERVICES

CONSULTING SERVICES ↓

Digital Mental Health Platform Consulting

Clinical Validation of AI-Powered Tools

Ensuring chatbots, symptom trackers, and AI therapy tools align with evidence-based clinical practices and don't cause harm

Ethical Framework Development

Building governance structures for responsible AI that protect vulnerable users and respect human dignity

Trauma-Informed UX Review

Auditing user experience to ensure platforms don't inadvertently trigger or retraumatize users

Culturally Responsive Design

Ensuring tools serve diverse populations eaectively—not just majority demographics

Corporate Mental Health Strategy

Workplace Wellness Program Development

Designing employee mental health initiatives that go beyond surface-level perks to create real support

Mental Health Policy Review

Auditing existing policies for gaps, barriers, and opportunities to better support employee wellbeing

Manager Training on Psychological Safety

Equipping leaders to create teams where people feel safe being human

Crisis Response Protocol Design

Building systems for supporting employees through mental health emergencies

AI & Technology Ethics

Clinical Best Practices Alignment

Reviewing AI mental health features against current clinical standards and research evidence

Privacy & Safety Protocols

Developing data protection measures that honor user vulnerability and confidentiality

Bias Auditing

Identifying and mitigating algorithmic bias in mental health assessments and recommendations

Human-Centered AI Development

Keeping humanity at the center of technological innovation—not an afterthought

Health Equity & Access Initiatives

Designing for Underserved Communities

Creating mental health services that reach communities of color, low-income populations, and mental health deserts

Cultural Competency Training

Training clinical teams to provide care that honors diverse identities, traditions, and worldviews

Community Partnership Development

Building authentic relationships with community organizations to expand access

Telehealth Accessibility Optimization

Ensuring digital mental health services work for people without reliable internet, smartphones, or tech literacy

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SPEAKING & TRAINING

I speak at conferences, corporate events, and community gatherings on topics at the intersection of mental health, technology, and equity.

Speaking Topics:

  • Mental Health in the Age of AI

    Opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations as AI enters the therapy room

  • Ethical Design for Digital Therapeutics

    What it takes to build mental health tech that helps rather than harms

  • Cultural Competency in Tech-Based Mental Health

    Why diversity in user testing isn't enough—and what actually works

  • Prevention-Focused Mental Healthcare

    Moving from crisis management to resilience-building in individuals and organizations

  • Building Accessible Mental Health Systems

    Dismantling barriers for communities systematically excluded from quality care

  • The Business Case for Psychological Safety

    How human-centered leadership drives performance, retention, and innovation

  • From Media to Mental Health: Bridging Storytelling and Clinical Practice

    Lessons from 20+ years in high-stakes creative production applied to therapeutic work

MY APPROACH TO CONSULTING

I Center Equity

Every recommendation I make is filtered through the question: "Does this serve those who've been left behind?"

I Tell You the Truth

If your product or approach has problems, I'll tell you. I'm here to help you build better—not validate what's already happening.

I Bring Clinical + Strategic Expertise

I understand both therapy and business. I can speak to clinical teams and C-suites with equal fluency.

I Work Collaboratively

Your team knows your product. I know mental healthcare. Best outcomes happen when we work together.

LETS WORK TOGETHER

LETS WORK TOGETHER ↓

Interested in consulting, speaking, or custom training for your organization?

I offer:

  • One-time consultations

  • Ongoing advisory relationships

  • Speaking engagements

  • Custom training programs

  • Project-based consulting

Investment varies based on scope.

Contact me to discuss your needs and timeline.

SPEAKING & TRAINING

Transforming How Organizations Think About Mental Health

I speak at conferences, corporate events, and community gatherings—bringing evidence-based insights on mental health innovation, AI ethics, workplace psychological safety, and health equity.

What makes my speaking different

I've been both the executive producer managing highstakes productions and the therapist treating the human cost of broken systems. I don't just talk about theory—I share what actually works, what fails, and how to build better.

SPEAKING TOPICS

Mental Health in the Age of AI

As digital mental health tools proliferate, how do we ensure they help rather than harm? I explore the opportunities, risks, and ethical considerations of AI in mental healthcare—from chatbot therapists to algorithmic risk assessment. Drawing from both clinical practice and consulting work, I offer practical frameworks for responsible innovation.

Ideal for: Tech conferences, digital health summits, healthcare innovation events

Building Accessible Mental Health Systems

Mental healthcare in America wasn't designed for everyone—and the gaps are widening. I discuss how to dismantle barriers facing communities of color, low-income populations, and mental health deserts. This isn't abstract theory—it's actionable strategies for expanding access through policy, technology, and community partnership.

Ideal for: Healthcare organizations, nonprofits, advocacy groups, policy convenings

Prevention-Focused Care: Moving Beyond Crisis Management

We spend billions managing mental health crises that could have been prevented. I make the case for prevention-focused mental healthcare—building resilience before overwhelm becomes crisis. Drawing from 13+ years of clinical work, I share what early intervention looks like in practice.

Ideal for: Healthcare providers, employee wellness programs, educational institutions

Ethical Design for Digital Therapeutics

Your app might have great engagement metrics—but is it clinically sound? I help tech teams understand what it takes to build mental health products that actually work: clinical validation, trauma-informed design, cultural competency, and meaningful safety protocols.

Ideal for: Digital health startups, product teams, UX/design conferences

The Business Case for Psychological Safety

Psychological safety isn't just "nice to have"—it drives performance, retention, and innovation. Drawing from my experience leading teams at Paramount and CBS Sports, I show how humancentered leadership creates tangible business results.

Ideal for: Corporate leadership, HR conferences, management training

Navigating Relationships in Modern Life

From my work as a couples therapist and featured expert in HuffPost, I explore how attachment patterns, communication breakdowns, and modern stressors shape our relationships—and what actually helps people connect more deeply.

Ideal for: Mental health conferences, relationship-focused events, community organizations

From Media to Mental Health: Bridging Storytelling & Clinical Practice

How does 20+ years producing content at Paramount and CBS Sports inform therapeutic work? I share lessons on leadership, crisis management, stakeholder relationships, and the power of narrative—applied to mental health practice and consulting.

Ideal for: Career pivot conversations, mental health professional development, creative industry events

WORKSHOP & TRAINING OFFERINGS

WORKSHOP & TRAINING OFFERINGS ↓

Beyond keynotes, I facilitate interactive workshops and training sessions:

Half-Day Workshops (3-4 hours)

• Building Trauma-Informed Organizations

• Cultural Competency in Mental Health Practice

• Psychological Safety for Leaders

• Ethical AI in Mental Health Products

Full-Day Training (6-8 hours)

• Comprehensive Mental Health First Aid for Managers

• Prevention-Focused Mental Health Systems Design

• Digital Mental Health Product Development Intensive

Custom Programs

• Multi-session leadership development

• Team psychological safety cohorts

• Organizational culture transformation consulting + training

SPEAKING FORMATS

Keynote Presentations: 45-60 minutes

Panel Discussions: Participating expert

Workshop Facilitation: 90 minutes - full day

Fireside Chats: Conversational format

Virtual Presentations: Zoom, webinar platforms

In-Person Events: Nationwide travel available

BOOK ME TO SPEAK

BOOK ME TO SPEAK ↓

Interested in having me speak at your conference, corporate event, or community gathering?

Contact: noorhayatisaid@mac.com

Phone: (917) 747-2681

I typically respond within 24-48 hours and offer custom proposals based on your specific needs.

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Media & Speaking

I regularly share insights on mental health, relationships, and digital therapeutics through media interviews, speaking engagements, and expert commentary.

Topics I cover:

Mental health equity

AI ethics in digital health

Prevention-focused care

Relationship dynamics

Organizational wellness