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

This is Part 2 of the series and if you'd like to listen to Part 1, go here .  There are many things you can do to lower your anxious thoughts and feelings so if you're doing some things that I don't cover but they are working for…well, you know the saying don't fix what isn't broken. If you missed the first PIIP topic, it's called How to Find a Therapist and I give you 7 ideas on how to go about...

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code  TherapyShow50  for $50 off your first month -  CLICK HERE .🫐 I'm excited to release this episode and hope you find it helpful.  Rose LaPiere shares How to Create Safety When Working with Children on Telehealth . This episode also qualifies for one continuing education contact hour. Head to the site to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Hopscotch . Lear...

If you missed the first PIIP topic, it's called How to Find a Therapist and I give you 7 ideas on how to go about finding a therapist - listen here .   Find a therapist options: Get 10% off your first month of Betterhelp online therapy. Learn more. (affiliate link): https://betterhelp.com/lisamustard Learn about Hopscotch: https://www.joinhopscotch.com/ Psychology Today: https://www.psychologytoda...

In this episode, Steve Bisson, Licensed Mental Health Clinician, shares why it's important to be vulnerable and how to be your most authentic self in the therapy room - as a therapist and client. Steve is a therapist and coach in MA plus he's the host of the Finding Your Way Through Therapy podcast.  Before we dive into the episode, I wanted to make sure you heard the news! I'm releasing episodes...

One of the questions I get asked a lot is how do I find a therapist? In this episode, I'm giving you a handful of ideas on where to go to find the best therapist for your needs. This is my first Put It Into Practice episode! In my PIIP episodes, I'll be sharing practical advice and tips that will help you up level your emotional and mental health.  Have a topic you'd like me to cover for my PIIP e...

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This is an incredible offer just for my listeners! Leading Edge Seminars Cancun, Innovations in Psychotherapy - Black Friday Sale where you can save 40%*on your workshop fee when you purchase accommodations at the same time - sign up with this link and you also get either a 30 minute consultation call with me OR 4 of my Podcourses! Need Continuing Education contact hours? Check out my Podcourses....

Eleven Continuing Education Podcourses are available! Head to my site to check them all out. Rebecca Arsena shares her Eating Disorder story in this week's episode. She discusses how she ended up in a residential treatment program at 12 years old, her experiences with doctors and therapists, plus the event that was the catalyst for her calorie restricting behavior. Learn more about Rebecca: https:...

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50  for $50 off your first month -  CLICK HERE .🫐 Dr. April Duncan shares Black Kids Matter: Play-Based Strategies to Support Black Youth Experiencing Racial Trauma. This episode also qualifies for one continuing education contact hour. Head to the site to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Hopscotch . Learn more about Hopscotch here plus the...

Celebrate with me! I've recorded over 100 episodes! In this episode I'm sharing what it was like to start this show, keep it going and growing. Plus 10 lessons it's taught me. Where your focus goes, your energy flows. Want more on this topic? Listen to this episode with Dr. Seth Scott. Be patient. Have patience but take action. Network with like minded people. Over social media and in person. Don'...

If you missed it, I released a new podcourse last week that qualifies for 1 continuing education contact hour. It's titled Back to the Basics: Grounding Theory in Virtual Play Therapy and it's with Dr Rachel Altvater . You can listen to the episode as it's part of my show line up and if you decide you want the credit hour, head to my site . Link is in the show notes.  This week's episode is with G...

🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code  TherapyShow50  for $50 off your first month -  CLICK HERE .🫐 Dr. Rachel Altvater shares how virtual play therapy can be a powerful tool for change and growth. This episode also qualifies for one continuing education contact hour. Head to the site to learn more. This episode is brought to you by Hopscotch . Learn more about Hopscotch here plus they are hiring clin...

Have you thought about creating continuing education as a side income? Are you working on ways to diversify your income with courses? Perhaps you want less time in the therapy chair and more time using your other therapist skills? I totally get it, friend. I really love creating continuing education for a number of reasons but mainly I love paying it forward to the profession. Helping therapists g...

This week's guest is Jenny Jansen, LISW-CP and Certified Adult Chair® Master Coach. In this episode she shares about her journey and how she made the leap from state agency employee to opening up her private practice plus so much more! Jenny has always had a passion for helping and relating to others in vulnerable and meaningful ways, as she has walked through her own journey of healing and self-a...

Midlife blues got you down? I know the feeling because at 40 I went through a midlife crisis. And in this episode I'm sharing what I did to move through it. This is a short episode yet it's full of tips and advice on how to cope with a midlife crisis so you can come out on the other side thriving and living your best life.  Listen to the episode and to learn more about my services click HERE .  Sc...

Dr. Stacia Alexander is a Licensed Professional Counselor - Supervisor boasting over 20 years of expertise in her field. She owns and operates a notable private group mental health practice, is a speaker, and is recognized for her commitment to her work with minorities to dispel stigmas associated with mental health.  In this episode of The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard, Dr. Alexander discusses h...

Liz Wilcox is often called the Fresh Princess of Email Marketing. Along with knowing late 90s pop culture trivia (she is probably the biggest NSYNC fan I know), she knows a lot about two things: 1) how to write a newsletter real quick 2) how to get people on your list to buy your stuff. In this episode, I talk with Liz about why therapists should have an email list, how our profession sets us up t...

Wondering if starting a podcast is for you? In this episode, I'm discussing the different reasons people start podcasts. And if you've ever thought about starting a podcast to grow your business, now is the time to do so.  Want more episodes on podcasting? Listen to these past shows: 76 Grow Your Practice Through Podcasting With Dr. Liz Bonet - LisaMustard.com 88 Start a Podcast for $100 with Chel...

Should you create a lead magnet? My answer is always yes! But which one is best for you to create? In this episode I discuss different types of lead magnets and what's working for me. Plus great news! You can now register as a Telehealth Provider in South Carolina .  Get 1 FREE NBCC contact hour here.  Take the What's Your Activewear Personality Quiz here.  See the items I mention in the episode -...

Fresh new content is here y'all! It's been a busy month as we've traveled some plus keeping up with our girls' summer activities so I took a little bit of time off but I'm back and I'm talking with Dr. Seth Scott, Associate Professor of Clinical Counseling at Columbia International University.  You may remember my interview and podcourse with him titled Your Focus Determines Your Direction which i...

This week I have another encore episode for you. One of the reasons I wanted to re-release this episode is because so many of you are ready to pivot your skill sets and do new things. (Yes, I stalk the 50,876 Therapist facebook groups and know this is a hot topic!) And Nicole Liloia does such a great job of sharing how to spend less time in the therapy chair and more time creating additional strea...

It's the middle of summer and we have so much going on! I decided to take my own summer break for a couple of weeks. Instead of bringing you new content I'm bringing back a handful of my most listened to episodes. But don't worry, I'm working on new interviews that will come out at the end of July and into August. Before we dive into this encore episode, be sure to sign up for a free NBCC continui...

Looking for ways to attract new customers to your business? Look no further! Pinterest may just be what you are needing. In this episode, I chat with Kate Ahl of Simple Pin Media and she shares how to use Pinterest to acquire new customers plus she gives some great tips on best practices when it comes to using Pinterest to market your business.  This episode is great for therapists who are wanting...

This is a fun and exciting topic and I'm always up for sharing what's working not just for me when it comes to marketing my offers but what's working for others. DISCLOSURE: THIS EPISODE CONTAINS AFFILIATE LINKS, MEANING I GET A COMMISSION IF YOU DECIDE TO MAKE A PURCHASE THROUGH MY LINKS, AT NO COST TO YOU.  Hang out in any therapist facebook group and you'll see the question - how are you market...

Starting a podcast can feel overwhelming and daunting. Plus you have a million questions about all the How Tos. Yet the pull to start your show and get recording is an itch you're dying to scratch. That's why this episode is so important.  My podcast producer, Chelsea Weaver, is here to answer the question of how to get started when you have a small budget. She covers what you really need to start...