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

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. 🎧 Listen for free, or earn 1 NBCC-approved continuing education contact hour for just $5. 🫐Sponsored by Berries:TherapyShow50CLICK HERE🫐 Learning Objectives: 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...

TherapyShow50CLICK 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.

TherapyShow50CLICK 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.🫐 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 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: 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: 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.

I'm breaking down what to do when the Facebook group grind stops working. I share real, practical strategies that I've used myself to market my continuing education Podcourses, without burning out or relying solely on social media. I talk about: If you're tired of spinning your wheels, this episode will help you pivot, not panic. Plus, I give you a behind-the-scenes look at how I market my Podcourse bundle, including what didn't work and what finally clicked. Links mentioned in this episode: Browse all the Podcourses Build your first CE course (free) Save time with Berries AI: get $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50 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.

I'm helping you plan your 2026 growth goals in this episode, whether that's continuing education courses, certifications, clinical skills, or supervision. If you're feeling a little unsure about where to focus next year, this is your chance to reflect, regroup, and set a clear, simple direction for your professional development. I'll walk you through how to identify what actually worked in 2025, choose what's worth your time in 2026, and share a few of my favorite tools that save time and reduce overwhelm - including a note-writing AI I'm loving, and a free CE Course Builder I created just for therapists like you. In this episode, I cover: Links mentioned in this episode: Browse all the Podcourses Build your first CE course (free) Save time with Berries AI: get $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50 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.

Sponsored by Berries AI: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. 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 episode of The Therapy Show, I share something I've been working on behind the scenes - a free tool I created just for mental health clinicians: the CE Course Builder, a custom GPT designed to help you create and launch your own continuing education courses. If you've ever thought about teaching but felt overwhelmed by the tech, compliance, or where to even start, this tool walks you through it all - step-by-step. I also talk about group discounts available for practice owners (email me to discuss offering my CE Podcourses to your clinicians) and invite you to fill out a short survey to help shape future CE content. If you're ready to move beyond the therapy room and share your expertise, this episode is for you. 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.

Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. 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. I'm thrilled to welcome back my good friend and brilliant multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kym Tolson. If you've ever wondered how therapists can use AI to streamline their work, generate new income streams, or simply stop drowning in admin tasks, you're going to love this conversation. Kym and I dive deep into her newest creation, The Thera AI Hub, a growing collection of over 35 done-for-you AI tools built specifically for therapists. From custom GPTs, to newsletter-building agents, to niche-finding and scalable-offer creators, Kym shows how therapists can reclaim their time, reduce burnout, and finally move toward the ideas they've been sitting on for years. We also explore the evolving role of AI in mental health care including the big news about Cigna using AI as a first-line support tool, and talk candidly about what this means for the future of our field. Kym shares how therapists can stay relevant, adapt intentionally, and develop specialties AI can't replace. Plus, she gives us an exciting look at upcoming features inside Berries, the AI-powered therapy note scribe where she serves as Clinical Director. Think smart treatment plans, automatic session summaries, homework suggestions, and even telehealth and EMR capabilities on the horizon. If you're curious about leveraging AI to enhance your clinical work, build new offers, or simplify your business systems, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical tips, and plenty of "oh wow" moments. I can't wait for you to listen. Kym always brings so much clarity, creativity, and encouragement. I know you'll walk away with at least one idea you're excited to try. Links mentioned in the episode: Get my CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians for FREE Thera AI Hub + Clinical AI Club: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/AI-Tools-for-Therapists AI Newsletter Opt In/Mastering AI Prompts for Therapists: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/Join-AI-Newsletter AI Powered Private Practice Giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/m88558m/ai-powered-practice-giveaway Check out all my Counselor Resources.

Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. 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 episode of The Therapy Show, I'm thrilled to chat with Dr. Tobin Richardson, a fellow continuing education creator and the founder of Save the Therapist. We dive into how Tobin combined his passion for narrative podcasting and his background in counselor education to create a unique, story-driven CE platform for therapists. He shares the behind-the-scenes of launching CE courses that actually engage and inspire, why he believes continuing education needs a serious upgrade, and how he's offering these courses completely free thanks to his creative business model. We also get real about the challenges of building something meaningful, how to market CE content without burning out, and what it's like to cover nuanced, sometimes controversial topics with honesty and integrity. If you've ever thought about creating your own CE content or just want to hear how another therapist is innovating in the field, this episode is for you. Tune in and get inspired by Tobin's journey and maybe even find your next favorite CE podcast. Tobin Richardson, EdD, NCC, is a counselor educator with a decade of experience building and delivering innovative educational resources to therapists in both community mental health and large VC-backed provider organizations. Since launching in early 2025, his NPR-style CE platform Save the Therapist has garnered over 4,000 therapists registrants with over 7,000 course completions. And don't forget! If you're ready to spend less time on notes and more time doing what you love, check out heyberries.com. Use code THERAPYSHOW50 for $50 off your first month with Berries. 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.

Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE. 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 episode, I’m sharing my recent conversation from Between Sessions with Berries, a podcast created for mental health professionals who want to simplify documentation, fight burnout, and reconnect with their purpose. Kym Tolson and I dive into my journey from therapist to continuing-education creator, how burnout inspired me to reimagine CE for busy clinicians, and what it takes to blend creativity, courage, and aligned action into your career. We also discuss lessons learned from losing a major podcast sponsor, building confidence through reinvention, and the power of staying curious in the face of change. If you’ve ever felt stuck, uninspired, or ready for something new in your professional life, this conversation will encourage you to take the next step - one aligned action at a time. And don’t forget! If you’re ready to spend less time on notes and more time doing what you love, check out heyberries.com. Use code THERAPYSHOW50 for $50 off your first month with Berries. 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.

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 Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer, a licensed professional counselor, professor, and director of the PhD program in Counselor Education at Columbia International University. Dr. Stuhlreyer shares how his clinical work, research, and experience leading men’s retreats have shaped his approach to understanding and supporting men’s mental health. Together, we explore how therapists can recognize the unique challenges men face such as loneliness, emotional isolation, and the pressure to succeed while also understanding how conflicting cultural messages create cognitive dissonance and emotional distress. Dr. Stuhlreyer offers evidence-based strategies, including attachment-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches, to help male clients regulate emotions, develop authentic relationships, and align their sense of identity and purpose. Our hope is that you’ll walk away with practical 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. 🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.🫐 Learning Objectives After completing this Podcourse, participants will be able to: Analyze the unique factors that influence men’s mental health needs across diverse social and cultural contexts. Identify common presenting issues and behavioral patterns among men in counseling, including loneliness, avoidance, and compulsive sexual behaviors. Apply evidence-based and relationship-focused counseling strategies to help men address cognitive dissonance, emotional dysregulation, and barriers to healthy attachment. About Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer: Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor, professor, and Director of the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program at Columbia International University. He operates a private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he primarily works with men and couples. Dr. Stuhlreyer’s work focuses on helping men address loneliness, emotional disconnection, and compulsive behaviors while rediscovering meaning and purpose through authentic relationships and healthy attachment. About Lisa: Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT, has over 15 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist. She has worked in college counseling, addiction recovery, and with military service members and families. Lisa is passionate about helping therapists grow personally and professionally through innovative and accessible continuing education opportunities. 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 Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer: Financial: Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer receives an honorarium from Mustard Consulting, LLC for this speaking engagement. Disclaimer: 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. Connect with Lisa: Website Thank you for tuning into The Therapy Show. Subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your...

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 Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Timothy Davis, a psychologist who has spent his career working with what he calls “challenging boys.” He shares how his background, from academic research to volunteer firefighting, inspired a practical framework that helps parents manage meltdowns, build resilience, and strengthen their connection with their child. Together, we explore how therapists can support parents in creating effective Emergency Plans, identifying skill deficits in emotion regulation and executive functioning, and applying family systems principles to improve family dynamics. 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. 🫐Sponsored by Berries:TherapyShow50CLICK HERE🫐 Learning Objectives: Describe how an Emergency Plan supports parents in remaining calm and nonreactive during meltdowns, tantrums, refusals, and other challenging behaviors, and demonstrate how to guide parents in developing Emergency Plans tailored to their child’s specific triggers and behavior patterns.Explain how challenging behaviors are commonly linked to deficits in emotion regulation and executive functioning rather than willfulness or defiance, and assist parents in identifying specific skills their child needs to strengthen to increase resilience and coping capacity.Describe and apply three relational ratios in clinical work with parents.Differentiate among the three tools of discipline - punishments, rewards, and coaching—and analyze how each tool requires different levels of trust and goal alignment. Participants will also be able to guide parents in selecting the most appropriate tool for their unique situation. About Dr. Tim Davis: Dr. J. Timothy Davis is a clinical psychologist with 30 years of experience specializing in child, adolescent, couples, and family therapy. He holds a PhD in psychology from the University of Pennsylvania and completed his postdoctoral training at Harvard Medical School. He has conducted research on male development at Harvard’s renowned Study of Adult Development and served on the faculty of Harvard Medical School for twenty-five years. Dr. Davis’s work emphasizes understanding the underlying causes of challenging behavior and equipping parents with proactive strategies to remain calm and connected while they teach their son the skills he needs to face life’s challenges with resilience. He's the author of Challenging Boys: A Proven Plan for Keeping Your Cool and Helping Your Son Thrive published by Rowman & Littlefield. 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 Dr. Tim Davis; Financial: Dr. Tim Davis 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...

🧠 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. 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. 🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.🫐 Check out all my Counselor Resources. In this episode of The Therapy Show, I’m joined by psychologist and USA Today bestselling author Dr. Chloe Carmichael to discuss her upcoming book Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly. We dive into the mental health benefits of speaking authentically, from lowering anxiety and calming the brain to building stronger relationships through open dialogue. Dr. Chloe discusses how naming emotions reduces stress, why mindful self-expression matters, and what therapists can do to navigate political or polarizing conversations without losing neutrality. I also share my own story of learning to use my voice more confidently - even in challenging family conversations. If you’ve ever struggled with self-censorship, worried about conflict, or wanted practical tools to model courageous communication in your sessions and personal life, this conversation will encourage and equip you. Learn more about Dr. Chloe, preorder Can I Say That?, connect on social media.