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

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 tha...

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...

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-solvi...

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 o...

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, especia...

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 prac...

🫐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 he...

🫐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 theor...

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 significa...

🫐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...

🫐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 couns...

🫐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 wor...

🫐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...

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...

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...

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...

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 ho...

🫐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 famili...

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...

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: Why Facebook posts lose momentum How to build a simple email marketing funnel that actually works Why partnerships and podcast guesting can open new doors...

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, c...

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...

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 yo...

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 e...

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 f...