Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard

LEARN MORE AND REGISTER FOR THE COURSE Insurance credentialing can feel confusing, especially when you're trying to understand applications, contracts, payer enrollment, effective dates, CAQH, NPIs, and all the steps that come after you're approved. In this free continuing education course, Donna Haswell, LCSW, Annie Day, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and credentialing and billing expert, and Kym Tolson, LCSW, break down the credentialing process and explain what mental health clinicians need to know to successfully work with insurance in private practice. You'll learn the differences between credentialing, contracting, and enrollment; what information and documentation to have ready before applying; what to look for in payer contracts; how to think about reimbursement rates and product lines; and how to create an organized system for tracking applications, effective dates, recredentialing, and ongoing payer requirements. The presenters also share practical lessons from their own experience helping therapists navigate insurance billing and credentialing, including common mistakes that can delay payment or create problems later. This course is designed for counselors and other mental health clinicians who are starting, growing, or maintaining an insurance-based private practice. Earn 1 NBCC continuing education contact hour. This course is brought to you free of charge by Berries and Bill Like A Boss . FREE Continuing Education, brought to you by Berries.

In this solo episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes to share a personal and professional update. I talk about life lately, the growth of The Therapy Show , what I'm continuing to build with Podcourses and continuing education. I also open up about a deeply personal new project inspired by my family's experience with white-collar crime and my desire to support spouses and families navigating that kind of crisis. Learn about my coaching services for spouses and families of white collar criminals Resources : Explore my 30+ NBCC-approved Podcourses: https://lisamustard.com/podcourses Get 50% off your first Podcourse here ! Explore my other NBCC CE offerings: https://lisamustard.com/cecourses/ Try Berries AI and save $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50 . Learn about Berries Annual Plan + FREE continuing education. FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace therapy, consultation, supervision, legal advice, or ethical decision-making. Connect with Lisa: Visit lisamustard.com to explore continuing education podcourses, join the CE membership, and access full show notes.

What happens when a licensed clinical social worker walks into an improv class and discovers a powerful clinical tool? In this episode of The Therapy Show , I sit down with Dr. Juda Alcabes, also known as The Improv Therapist, to explore how improv comedy can be used therapeutically to treat anxiety, build intimacy, strengthen couples' connections, and help clients get out of their heads and into the present moment. Dr. Juda shares how taking an improv class on a mental health day eventually led him to develop a clinical framework for bringing improv into therapy sessions. Whether you're a clinician curious about adding more play and experiential work into your practice, or someone who has always wanted to try improv, this conversation is insightful, practical, and fun. In this episode, we discuss: How improv can support anxiety treatment Why play and spontaneity matter in therapy How improv helps clients move from overthinking to experiencing The connection between improv, intimacy, and relationships Why therapists don't need to be performers to benefit from improv How clinicians can thoughtfully integrate unique skills into their work Dr. Juda Alcabes, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker based in South Florida who specializes in sex and porn addiction. Known as The Improv Therapist, he integrates improv comedy into clinical work with individuals, couples, and groups. He is also a stand-up comedian and improv performer, and he offers consultation for therapists interested in incorporating improv into their own practice. Resources Mentioned: The Improv Therapist: theimprovtherapist.com Instagram/TikTok/YouTube: @theimprovtherapist Explore my 30+ NBCC-approved Podcourses: https://lisamustard.com/podcourses Get 50% off your first Podcourse here ! Explore my other NBCC CE offerings: https://lisamustard.com/cecourses/ Try Berries AI and save $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50 . Learn about Berries Annual Plan + FREE continuing education. FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now. Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace therapy, consultation, supervision, legal advice, or ethical decision-making. Connect with Lisa: Visit lisamustard.com to explore continuing education podcourses, join the CE membership, and access full show notes. If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a colleague who could use a little more play in their practice.

In this episode of The Therapy Show , I'm joined by Dr. Chloe Carmichael, licensed clinical psychologist and author of Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly . This episode is a portion of a larger continuing education course on free speech, self-censorship, open dialogue, and mental health. Dr. Chloe explores how language supports emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-efficacy, and authentic connection, and how chronic self-silencing may contribute to anxiety, depression, helplessness, groupthink, and weakened social support. You'll hear Dr. Chloe discuss why open dialogue matters clinically, how self-censorship can impact mental health, and why the ability to speak honestly and listen with resilience is an important part of relational well-being. This is only a preview of the full course. To access the complete training and earn 1 NBCC continuing education contact hour , click here . Please note: this course is not included in the podcourse bundle and is available as a separate continuing education course. The Full Course topics include: Free speech and mental health Self-censorship, suppression, repression, and denial Language, affect labeling, and emotional regulation Groupthink and the cost of silence Authentic dialogue and social connection Clinical tools for speaking up and listening well The WAIT framework, reflective listening, thought replacement, journaling, and mind mapping Learn more and access Dr. Chloe's course here . Looking for affordable continuing education that you can listen to anytime, anywhere? Check out my offerings and get half off your first podcourse here .

*]:pointer-events-auto [content-visibility:auto] supports-[content-visibility:auto]:[contain-intrinsic-size:auto_100lvh] R6Vx5W_threadScrollVars scroll-mb-[calc(var(--scroll-root-safe-area-inset-bottom,0px)+var(--thread-response-height))] scroll-mt-[calc(var(--header-height)+min(200px,max(70px,20svh)))]" dir="auto" data-turn-id= "request-69edf861-a44c-83ea-a7d5-dc54c337cf75-1" data-testid= "conversation-turn-8" data-scroll-anchor="false" data-turn= "assistant"> Have you ever wondered if starting a podcast could help you grow your practice, build your professional reputation, or share your expertise in a bigger way? In this episode of The Therapy Show , I'm talking to therapists, counselors, social workers, coaches, and mental health professionals who have thought about starting a podcast but aren't sure where to begin. I share what I've learned from my own podcasting journey, including how The Therapy Show evolved into a continuing education platform and how podcasting can help therapists build trust, clarify their message, connect with other professionals, and create a body of work that reflects their expertise. I also talk honestly about why podcasting is not a quick fix. A podcast works best when it has a clear purpose, a specific audience, and a connection to your larger professional goals. In This Episode, I Cover: Why therapists are drawn to podcasting How to clarify your podcast's purpose Why your audience matters more than your microphone How to choose a format that fits your energy and goals Ethical considerations for therapist podcasters Common mistakes therapists make when starting a podcast How podcasting can support a practice, CE business, coaching offer, or consulting service Questions to ask before you hit record Therapists don't need to start a podcast just because podcasting is popular. But if you have a clear audience, a meaningful purpose, and a realistic plan, podcasting can be a powerful way to build trust, share your expertise, and create new professional opportunities. Resources mentioned: Explore my 30+ NBCC-approved Podcourses: https://lisamustard.com/podcourses Explore my other NBCC CE offerings: https://lisamustard.com/cecourses/ CBT and Adult ADHD Podcourse Learn more about my consulting services: About Me - Lisa Mustard Try Berries AI and save $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50 . Learn about Berries Annual Plan + FREE continuing education. FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now. Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for educational and informational purposes only and does not replace therapy, consultation, supervision, legal advice, or ethical decision-making. Get 50% off your first Podcourse here !

PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE! If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this 60-minute NBCC-approved podcourse, I'm joined by Michelle Witte, RP, to explore how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be effectively adapted for adults with ADHD, especially when challenges with executive functioning interfere with insight, follow-through, and real-life change. We discuss how ADHD often presents beyond the common stereotypes, especially in adults and adolescents who may struggle with time blindness, disorganization, emotional dysregulation, task initiation, and inconsistent follow-through. We also explore why traditional CBT may fall short when it does not account for executive functioning difficulties, and how therapists can modify their approach to better support implementation, accountability, and sustainable progress. This training supports therapists in recognizing the cognitive, emotional, and behavioral patterns commonly associated with ADHD, understanding how executive functioning deficits affect treatment engagement, and applying practical CBT-based strategies that improve follow-through in everyday life. Our hope is that you'll walk away with fresh strategies you can integrate into your clinical work right away, and you can also earn one NBCC continuing education contact hour by completing this Podcourse. 🎧 Listen for free, or earn 1 NBCC-approved continuing education contact hour for just $5. 📍 Get 50% off your first Podcourse here ! 🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE . 🫐 Learning Objectives: Differentiate how ADHD presents in adults and adolescents beyond common stereotypes Identify common executive functioning challenges (e.g., time blindness, disorganization, task initiation difficulties) that impact treatment Apply CBT-based interventions adapted specifically for clients with ADHD Utilize practical strategies to improve client follow-through, engagement, and accountability between sessions Recognize the role of emotional dysregulation, avoidance, and shame in ADHD and integrate appropriate interventions About Michelle Witte, RP: Michelle Witte, RP, is a Registered Psychotherapist in Ontario and a member of the Academy of Cognitive and Behavioral Therapies. She specializes in adapting CBT for adults with ADHD, with a focus on executive functioning and implementation challenges. Michelle has over 15 years of experience supporting neurodivergent individuals and was diagnosed with ADHD at age 40, an experience that informs her clinical work and training. About Lisa: Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT has worked for a college counseling center, addiction recovery center, and has been working with a military branch for the past 14 years. Lisa is a lover of all things fitness and health, a podcaster, and coach. Continuing Education Contact Hours: Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Completion Requirements: To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, pass the Podcourse completion quiz, and complete a satisfaction survey. Refund policy: No refunds are provided for self-study courses. Disclosure Statement for Michelle Witte, RP: Financial: Michelle Witte receives an honorarium from Mustard Consulting, LLC for this speaking engagement. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions. Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode.

In this episode, I'm joined by Kym Tolson, LCSW for an eye-opening conversation about what AI really means for the future of mental health practice. Together, we unpack some of the biggest myths and misconceptions therapists have about AI, including concerns about privacy, ethics, environmental impact, burnout, and whether technology could ever replace the therapeutic relationship. Kym shares practical ways therapists can begin using AI right now to reduce documentation burden, streamline practice operations, support marketing efforts, and create more sustainable workflows, all while staying clinically grounded and ethically informed. We also talk about why the future of therapy may require clinicians to lean even more into relational skills, clinical judgment, and authentic human connection. Plus, we highlight the free 1.25 NBCC-approved CE training available through Berries Academy, where I'm serving as the course administrator and Kym is the presenter. If AI has felt overwhelming, confusing, or even a little scary, this episode will help you feel informed, empowered, and ready to take the first step. 🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE for a free trial .🫐 Other Resources: FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now. 8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement with Karl Melvin : This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience. 🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses 📍 Get 50% off your first Podcourse here ! Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE for a free trial .🫐 Be sure to join The Scalable Therapist Summit and learn more. I'm joined by Carolyn Robistow to explore how therapists can move beyond the one-to-one model and create scalable, one-to-many offers like groups, courses, and continuing education. Carolyn shares how her journey led her to help therapists work less without sacrificing income and how you can start turning your ideas into sustainable, flexible income streams. We talk about how to know if you're ready to scale, common mistakes therapists make when building offers, and a fresh approach to marketing that actually connects with clients. If you've been craving more freedom, creativity, or impact in your practice, this episode will give you a powerful starting point. Other Resources: FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now. 8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement with Karl Melvin : This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience. 👉Try Berries for free here 💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50 🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE for a free trial .🫐 In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Doug Novotny to explore how therapists can better navigate cultural and value differences in therapy without becoming political or losing clinical clarity. We unpack what "culture" really means (beyond identity labels) and how moral foundations theory can help you understand your clients and yourself, on a deeper level. We also talk about why values are always present in therapy, even when we try to avoid them, and how to work with them ethically and effectively. Inside this episode, we cover: ✔️ How to navigate cultural differences in therapy sessions ✔️ Why therapists often misunderstand culture (and what to do instead) ✔️ The role of values and morals in clinical work ✔️ How to stay neutral without ignoring what matters ✔️ The difference between validating feelings vs. agreeing with beliefs ✔️ How moral "blind spots" impact therapists and clients If you've ever felt unsure about how to handle political, cultural, or value-based differences in your sessions, this conversation will give you a practical framework you can start using right away. 🎓 Dr. Novotny also shares his continuing education training on integrating culture and psychology- learn more: Fair For All Other Continuing Education Resources: 8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement with Karl Melvin : This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience. FREE CE course! Earn 1.25 continuing education contact hours. The Promise of AI for Mental Health Professionals is available now. 👉Try Berries for free here 💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50 🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses 📍 Get 50% off your first Podcourse here ! Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

PURCHASE THIS PODCOURSE! If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings . Plus, get your first Podcourse half off. In this 60-minute NBCC-approved podcourse, I'm joined by Michelle Page, PharmD, to explore perimenopause and menopause as neuroendocrine developmental transitions that significantly influence mood, sleep, cognition, stress regulation, relationships, and identity. We break down the clinical definitions of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, discuss common and underrecognized symptom presentations, and examine how hormonal variability may contribute to new-onset anxiety, mood instability, sleep disruption, and relational strain in midlife clients. We also explore differential diagnosis considerations, interdisciplinary referral thresholds, and practical psychotherapy interventions that remain within scope of practice. When you purchase this podcourse, you will also receive a Clinical Companion Guide, which includes a structured Menopause-Informed Clinical Formulation Model, differential diagnosis considerations, expanded symptom awareness, and applied case studies to support real-world clinical integration. This training supports therapists in recognizing menopause-related symptom clusters, differentiating endocrine-driven presentations from primary psychiatric disorders, and collaborating effectively with menopause-informed medical providers. Our hope is that you'll walk away with fresh strategies you can integrate into your clinical work right away and you can also earn one NBCC continuing education contact hour by completing this Podcourse . Michelle's other Podcourse: Beyond Digestion: How Your Gut Influences Your Mental Health 🎧 Listen for free, or earn 1 NBCC-approved continuing education contact hour for just $5 . 🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE . 🫐 Learning Objectives: Differentiate perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause and describe their clinical relevance to midlife mental health presentations. Identify common and underrecognized psychological, cognitive, sleep-related, and somatic symptoms associated with the menopause transition that may present in psychotherapy. Apply a structured Menopause-Informed Clinical Formulation Model to distinguish hormone-related mood and anxiety presentations from primary psychiatric disorders. Assess when interdisciplinary referral and menopause-informed medical consultation are indicated, and implement appropriate psychoeducational and relational interventions within psychotherapy scope of practice. About Michelle Page, PharmD: Michelle Page received her Bachelor of Science in Pharmacy degree from the University of Connecticut and her Doctor of Pharmacy degree from Creighton University. She then went on to complete a pharmacy residency at Group Health Cooperative of Puget Sound in Seattle, Washington and also became a Board Certified in Geriatric Pharmacy. In addition, she has completed several certification programs including diabetes, smoking cessation and medication management.It was her work in geriatrics when she began to become disillusioned with the allopathic medical model and started exploring lifestyle medicine and alternative healing modalities beyond herbs and supplements. This journey led her to the functional medicine model and its approach to treating the dis-ease found in the body. As a lifelong learner, Dr. Page has a very diverse knowledge base and skill set that includes personal training, nutrition consulting and success coaching. She has written a book, A Girlfriends Guide to Menopause: What to Expect When You're Expecting Menopause. About Lisa: Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT has worked for a college counseling center, addiction recovery center and has been working with a military branch for the past 14 years. Lisa is a lover of all things fitness and health, a Podcaster and Coach. Continuing Education Contact Hours : Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. Completion Requirements : To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, review the Clinical Companion Guide, pass the Podcourse completion quiz and complete a satisfaction survey. Refund policy: No refunds are provided for self-study courses. Disclosure Statement for Michelle Page, PharmD,; Financial: Michelle Pages receives an honorarium from Mustard Consulting, LLC for this speaking engagement. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions. Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts , Spotify , or your favorite podcast platform to never miss an episode.

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE for a free trial .🫐 In this episode, I share a conversation from when I joined Rich Aguila on the Private Practice Practically Podcast . We talk about my journey as a therapist and how the idea for Podcourses came to me while attending a conference and wishing I could learn from great presenters while on the go. I also discuss what it takes to build a continuing education platform for clinicians, lessons I've learned from podcasting and entrepreneurship, and why I focus on practical skills therapists can immediately use in session. Mentioned in the episode: Get 25% off ProCourse Start program . Use the code LISA at checkout to receive your discount. Listen to the interview with Justin Allan Montgomery . 8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement with Karl Melvin : This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience. 👉Try Berries for free here 💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50 🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE for a free trial .🫐 In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Dahill-Fuchel, LCSW and Executive Director of Counseling in Schools in New York City. Kevin shares how his grant-funded, school-based model embeds licensed therapists directly into public schools to provide individual, group, and family-informed counseling, removing barriers like insurance and increasing access for high-need communities. We discuss the rise in anxiety and social skill challenges since COVID, the practical interventions his team uses across developmental stages, and how trauma-informed, culturally responsive programming supports students and families. You can access free mental health activities and resources from Counseling in Schools here: https://partnersinhealing.counselinginschools.org/activities/ Mentioned in the episode: 8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement with Karl Melvin : This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience. If you're working with clients who are estranged from parents, adult children, siblings, or extended family or you want to feel more grounded when these cases arise, this episode will give you clarity. And the full training will give you the framework. You can access the course and earn 1.5 contact hours here . 👉Try Berries for free here 💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50 🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE for a free trial .🫐 In this episode of The Therapy Show , I sit down with nurse practitioner and entrepreneur Justin Allan Montgomery, founder of ProCourseStart, to talk about something so many of you ask me about - how to create and grow a continuing education business. Justin shares his journey from working in urgent care and emergency settings to building a multi–seven-figure CE company that allowed him to retire from clinical practice at 39. We talk openly about burnout, the "time-for-money trap," and why so many therapists are looking for new ways to expand their impact and income without leaving the profession they love. We dive into what actually makes a CE business successful. Justin breaks down the three types of CE models, explains why your value proposition is everything, and shares why building an audience is more important than just posting your course in a few Facebook groups and hoping for sales. We also talk about niching down, creating transformational (not just informational) courses, and how to position your expertise so it truly stands out. If you've ever thought about turning your clinical experience into a course, or scaling the CE offerings you already have, this episode will give you a bigger vision for what's possible. Justin has generously offered my listeners 25% off his ProCourse Start program . Just use the code LISA at checkout to receive your discount. 👉Try Berries for free here 💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50 🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. 👉Access the free CE Course Builder here . Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE for a free trial .🫐 Please note: This episode is not a Podcourse. To earn continuing education for this topic, you'll need to purchase the course here . Family estrangement is no longer a fringe issue. It's showing up more frequently in our therapy rooms, our culture, and even in mainstream media. But many clinicians were never formally trained to work with it. In this episode, I'm joined by therapist, researcher, and author Karl Melvin to explore the clinical complexity of family estrangement and why it requires more nuance than simply labeling it "no contact" or "toxic family." We talk about estrangement as a continuum, the central role of rejection, the layered psychological and relational impacts, generational gaps, stigma, and what therapists may unintentionally miss when supporting clients navigating cutoffs or reconciliation attempts. Karl shares insights from his research, his book, and years of clinical work, including how to think systemically, stay perspective-neutral, and manage your own family-of-origin bias as a therapist. This conversation is also a preview of Karl's continuing education training now available inside my learning platform: "8 Things Every Therapist Should Know About Family Estrangement." This 1.5-hour NBCC-approved course gives you a structured, practical framework to confidently assess, conceptualize, and support clients experiencing estrangement without oversimplifying or pathologizing the experience. If you're working with clients who are estranged from parents, adult children, siblings, or extended family or you want to feel more grounded when these cases arise, this episode will give you clarity. And the full training will give you the framework. You can access the course and earn 1.5 contact hours here . Learn more about his book, Navigating Family Estrangement, here . 👉Try Berries for free here 💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50 🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. 👉Access the free CE Course Builder here . Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses 📍 Get 50% off your first Podcourse here ! Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

If you listened to my last episode about creating income by teaching without becoming an influencer and thought, "That sounds great… but when would I actually find the time?",this episode is for you. In this conversation, I talk honestly about time management for therapists who want to create continuing education, without hustle culture, productivity pressure, or burnout. I break down why "I don't have time" makes complete sense for clinicians, and why the real issue usually isn't time at all, it's structure, energy, and permission. I explore the difference between clinical energy and creative energy, why waiting for long blocks of free time keeps therapists stuck, and how continuing education can be built in small, realistic containers that actually fit therapist life. I also share why most therapists already have far more teachable material than they realize and why starting smaller than you think is often the key to getting unstuck. This episode is especially for therapists who feel curious about teaching or creating CE, but overwhelmed by where it would fit, or whether they're "ready" to begin. Special Promotion: Berries + Free CE Podcourse Bundle (New Annual Customers) At the beginning of this episode, I shared a limited-time promotion in partnership with Berries . New customers who purchase the Berries annual subscription plan using my referral link will receive free access to my CE Podcourse Bundle, which includes over 30 hours of NBCC-approved continuing education contact hours, with new podcourses added throughout the year. A Podcourse is a podcast and an audio course in one - designed for busy clinicians. You can listen on a walk, between sessions, or whenever it fits into your schedule. When you're ready, you log in, complete a short self-study quiz, and download your certificate of completion. 🧾 How to Receive the CE Podcourse Bundle Purchase the Berries annual subscription plan using my referral link . Use code THERAPYSHOW50 to save $50 on the annual subscription plan. Email support at lisamustard.com with: Subject line: Berries CE Bundle The email address you used to sign up for the Berries annual plan Access to the CE Podcourse Bundle will be provided within 24–48 hours. ⚠️ This offer is available only to new Berries annual subscription customers. 📌 Continuing Education Details The CE Podcourse Bundle is offered through Mustard Consulting LLC, an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider. Clinicians are responsible for confirming that NBCC CE contact hours are accepted by their state licensing board. Important: If you discontinue your Berries annual subscription, you will lose access to the CE Podcourse Bundle. 🔗 Full details are available here . 👉Access the free CE Course Builder here . Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. I'm often asked which email service I use. I've been using AWeber for years because it's simple and dependable. If you're stuck comparing platforms, AWeber's Done For You option can help you get started without overthinking the setup. Learn more. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

Many therapists feel a pull to create income outside of the one-to-one therapy model, but feel conflicted about influencer culture, constant posting, or anything that feels misaligned with their professional values. In this episode, I explore how therapists can diversify their income by teaching, without becoming influencers or leaving the field. I break down why teaching is a natural extension of clinical work, how continuing education fits ethically within scope, and why so many therapists already have teachable expertise without realizing it. I discuss practical, realistic options for therapists, including continuing education, consultation, digital educational products, and podcast-based learning, and reframe income diversification as an issue of sustainability, not commitment. This episode is especially relevant for seasoned clinicians who want longevity in the profession without hype or hustle culture. Special Promotion: Berries + Free CE Podcourse Bundle (New Annual Customers) At the beginning of this episode, I shared a limited-time promotion in partnership with Berries . New customers who purchase the Berries annual subscription plan using my referral link will receive free access to my CE Podcourse Bundle, which includes over 30 hours of NBCC-approved continuing education contact hours, with new podcourses added throughout the year. A Podcourse is a podcast and an audio course in one - designed for busy clinicians. You can listen on a walk, between sessions, or whenever it fits into your schedule. When you're ready, you log in, complete a short self-study quiz, and download your certificate of completion. 🧾 How to Receive the CE Podcourse Bundle Purchase the Berries annual subscription plan using my referral link . Use code THERAPYSHOW50 to save $50 on the annual subscription plan. Email support@lisamustard.com with: Subject line: Berries CE Bundle The email address you used to sign up for the Berries annual plan Access to the CE Podcourse Bundle will be provided within 24–48 hours. ⚠️ This offer is available only to new Berries annual subscription customers. 📌 Continuing Education Details The CE Podcourse Bundle is offered through Mustard Consulting LLC, an NBCC Approved Continuing Education Provider. Clinicians are responsible for confirming that NBCC CE contact hours are accepted by their state licensing board. Important: If you discontinue your Berries annual subscription, you will lose access to the CE Podcourse Bundle. 🔗 Full details are available here . 👉Access the free CE Course Builder here . Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. I'm often asked which email service I use. I've been using AWeber for years because it's simple and dependable. If you're stuck comparing platforms, AWeber's Done For You option can help you get started without overthinking the setup. Learn more. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I chat with Ann Mac Prevost, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in teen anxiety. Ann Mac dives into how anxiety shows up in today's teens, why it's more prevalent than ever, and how parents and therapists can help teens manage it effectively. We also explore the role of family systems, the impact of social media, and practical tools that support emotional growth in adolescents. In this episode, we cover: The most common anxiety presentations in teens today Why COVID and smartphones have intensified anxiety in adolescents How to know when anxiety crosses from "normal" to "problematic" Tips for therapists working with teens and their families The importance of involving parents in the therapeutic process Helpful frameworks for validating emotions while promoting behavior change Practical CBT and exposure strategies that teens can actually use Whether you're a therapist, parent, or just curious about teen mental health, this conversation is packed with relatable insights and tools you can use right away. Connect with Ann Mac. Links mentioned: 📝 Berries – Therapy Documentation & Clinical Workflow Support Berries recently launched a new Treatment Plan experience that creates a true "golden thread" between treatment plans and session notes, keeping documentation aligned with real clinical work. They've also added a Patient Letter feature that allows you to generate summaries, instructions, and letters directly from your session notes in just a few clicks. 👉Try Berries for free here 💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50 🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. 👉Access the free CE Course Builder here . Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. I'm often asked which email service I use. I've been using AWeber for years because it's simple and dependable. If you're stuck comparing platforms, AWeber's Done For You option can help you get started without overthinking the setup. Learn more. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

At some point in your career as a therapist, the work begins to shift. You may feel a quiet pull to share what you've learned beyond the therapy room but feel unsure what that means or whether you're "qualified" to teach. In this episode, I explore the transition from clinician to educator and why this identity shift can feel both exciting and uncomfortable. I talk about common myths therapists hold about teaching, ethical considerations, visibility, and how stepping into an educator role doesn't require a new certification or a major career change. If you're a mid-career or seasoned clinician curious about teaching, mentoring, or continuing education, this episode is an invitation to notice the pull and explore it with clarity and confidence. Links mentioned: 📝 Berries – Therapy Documentation & Clinical Workflow Support Berries recently launched a new Treatment Plan experience that creates a true "golden thread" between treatment plans and session notes, keeping documentation aligned with real clinical work. They've also added a Patient Letter feature that allows you to generate summaries, instructions, and letters directly from your session notes in just a few clicks. 👉Try Berries for free here 💸Plus get $50 off your first month with code: THERAPYSHOW50 🤖 Free CE ChatGPT Tool: CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians If you're curious about teaching or continuing education but aren't ready to commit to creating a full course, this free tool is designed to help you explore ideas, clarify learning objectives, and think like an educator, without pressure or obligation. 👉Access the free CE Course Builder here . Need CE contact hours? Explore my NBCC-Approved Podcourses & CE Courses Get my Coping with Political Stress Workbook that's Canva Editable For Clinicians, Coaches & Educators Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources. I'm often asked which email service I use. I've been using AWeber for years because it's simple and dependable. If you're stuck comparing platforms, AWeber's Done For You option can help you get started without overthinking the setup. Learn more. The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE for a free trial .🫐 In this episode I sit down with S. Jeff Jones, a therapist, interventionist, coach and author of Rethinking Addiction: The New Family Recovery Solution . Jeff shares how his personal experiences and professional journey led him to develop a new, empowering model for working with families affected by addiction. We dive into why the traditional addiction framework often falls short—especially when it comes to supporting families—and how shame-based language can actually prevent healing. Jeff explains the difference between enabling addiction and "enabling health," and introduces a practical three-phase coaching model that helps families move from chaos to clarity. We also explore how therapists can better recognize when addiction is part of the picture (even if it's not the presenting problem), and Jeff offers powerful tools for helping clients separate the essence of their loved one from the addiction itself. Whether you're a therapist working with individuals or families—or someone supporting a loved one in recovery—this conversation is full of valuable insights, mindset shifts, and hope. Links mentioned: Get Jeff's guide to save your family from addiction in the next 90 days for free. Preorder Jeff's book . What's New with Berries : Berries now lets you generate a complete, personalized treatment plan in seconds - built from your diagnoses, session notes, and clinical preferences, using customizable templates that match your voice and style. Its powerful "golden thread" ensures your treatment plan and notes stay clinically aligned, continuously informing each other as care evolves. With the new Magic Update feature, your plan updates effortlessly without the need to rewrite from scratch. The result? A streamlined workflow where every session builds on the last, and documentation becomes part of your clinical process - not just another admin task. Browse all my NBCC approved Podcourses - just $5 each. Get one CE contact hour. Build your first CE course (free) The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.

In this episode I had a powerful conversation with Dr. Andrew Hartz, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Open Therapy Institute. We explored how politics, values, and therapy are increasingly showing up together in the therapy room and why that matters for both clients and clinicians. What's New with Berries : Berries now lets you generate a complete, personalized treatment plan in seconds - built from your diagnoses, session notes, and clinical preferences, using customizable templates that match your voice and style. Its powerful "golden thread" ensures your treatment plan and notes stay clinically aligned, continuously informing each other as care evolves. With the new Magic Update feature, your plan updates effortlessly without the need to rewrite from scratch. The result? A streamlined workflow where every session builds on the last, and documentation becomes part of your clinical process - not just another admin task. Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE . Key takeaways: Therapist bias is a real and growing concern. Many clients feel alienated due to perceived political or ideological leanings of their therapists, often unintentionally communicated through things like pronoun usage or assumptions about worldview. Most therapists lean left politically, which can lead to clients self-censoring, feeling misunderstood, or avoiding therapy altogether. The Open Therapy Institute (OTI) was created to support therapists who want to offer politically neutral, values-attuned therapy and serve populations that feel underserved, especially those with conservative or centrist views. Therapists can grow their practice by learning to work effectively with clients from across the political spectrum. There is high demand and low supply of therapists trained to do this well. We discussed the importance of dialectical thinking. This means helping clients (and ourselves) hold multiple perspectives and tolerate ambiguity, especially around politics, religion, and identity. If you're a therapist who wants to grow in this area or reach more clients who feel left out by traditional therapy, check out Open Therapy Institute, https://opentherapyinstitute.org . Browse all my NBCC approved Podcourses - just $5 each. Get one CE contact hour. Build your first CE course (free) Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides. Solution-Focused Therapy Guide 72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT. Check out all my Counselor Resources.