The ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and Kyle

Christine and Carmel sit down with Dr. Lynn Linde, Chief of Professional Staff at the the American Counseling Association to discuss ACA's mission, the history of the counseling profession, ACA Code of Ethics, Counseling Compact, reasons a clinical license is important, and challenges and changes within the counseling profession. Counselors and counseling students can visit counseling.org to g...

Carmel and Christine sit down with Yesenia Servin to discuss credentialing, provider enrollment, and contracting with insurance companies. This episode includes helpful information for clinicians who plan to work in private practice, planning to change their work/billing setting, or those who are already working in private practice and simply want to make sure they have current and accurate inform...

ICA Podcast hosts Christine,Kyle, and Carmel sit down with Dr. Frances McClain and Lisa Salvadore to discuss the Association of Sexology and Sexual Wellness, challenges clinicians face when working with clients on issues related to sex and sexuality, and the importance of discussing sex, sexuality, and sexual wellness in therapy.

Christine, Kyle, and Carmel sit down for a counseling conversation with President Samantha Rivera, LPC and President Elect Heather Olsson, LCPC of ACACI to discuss the mission of their division, upcoming events & CE opportunities, and ways to get involved with their organization.

Ours hosts interview Katie Grant, President of the Illinois Association for Specialists in Group Work. Katie shares insight and details on IASGW, upcoming events, and reasons joining this particular division of ICA is beneficial. Katie also shares BREAKING NEWS regarding new developments within the IASGW division.

Dr. Kyle Goodwin interviews Scott Gleeson. Scott is a Northwestern Illinois University graduate, licensed clinical professional counselor, published author, and writier. Prior to his career change Scott was a journalist and wrote for USA Today for more than a decade. He shares details about losing his father who was also a therapist, his work as a therapist, current projects, and history working w...

Dr. Katie and Dr. Sonja talk about their journey and research on non-death-related grief and loss. They have created a model to help clients re-identify themselves and their experiences with a grief lens. They also teach and train other therapists and mental health professionals on this model. Listen in to learn about the model and their journey in creating this incredible tool! Links mentioned in...

Interested in incorporating movement into your current talk therapy? Listen to this encapsulating episode with Erica Hornthal, LCPC, BC-DMT, "a therapist who MOVES you", about how movement and dance can benefit clients' mental health! Erica is the founder of Chicago Dance Therapy and has authored the book Body Aware and The Movement Therapy Deck, both available for purchase and helpf...

Our hosts interview Dr. Arieahn MB about her extensive and inspiring history with horses. Dr. Arieahn MB is a Licensed Clinical Psychologist, author, international speaker, and pioneer in Equine Therapy. She is a professor at DePaul University , Adjunct Instructor at Fielding University and Pacifica graduate Institute in California. She shares information about her upcoming workshop on Experiencin...

Can you think of a time when you had be strong, courageous, or resilient? Our hosts sit down for a brief discussion on resiliency.

Our hosts interview Ashley Hunt, LCSW, PMH-C; Laura Leddy, LCPC, PMH-C; and Myriam Sanchez, LCPC on Perinatal Mental Health. Our panelists for this episode practice in Chicago and surrounding areas, and share their personal and professional experiences with common mental and emotional health challenges women experience when faced with infertility, pregnancy, childbirth, and other family planning i...

Our podcast hosts interviewed Dr. Crystal "Doc" Murdock on social justice in the counseling profession. Doc works for National Louis University, a board member for IMHCA, and a consistently active leader within the ICA organization. She provides thought provoking insight on changes counselors can make to become more self-aware, ways in which counselors should challenge themselves and oth...

Christine and Carmel interview Marta Papa, PC, Family Law Attorney and Mediator for 35 years. She's helped 11,000 couples divorce using litigation and more than 4,000 couples mediate their divorces. She has a post graduate degree in Marriage and Family Therapy. The author of "7 Secrets from the Divorce Whisperer" discusses misconceptions about mediation and how counselors are the per...

Our hosts interviewed 2 mental health professionals who share their experiences and tips on working with BIPOC families.

In honor of Black History Month our podcast hosts interview 3 clinicians that work with BIPOC clients in counseling. Our Guests share valuable insight regarding things to consider when working with people of color.

Kyle Carmel and Christine Chat about reflections from 2023, they talk BIG WINS, and lessons learned. They share their tips and tricks for starting the new year with a new lens and how they plan to get their new year started and how you can start 2024 off with some new perspectives! Want to suggest a topic? Please email us at ilcounselingpodcast@gmail.com! Visit ilcounseling.org to become a member...

Our podcast hosts interviewed Dr. Erin Terada of Relief Mental Health on alternative treatment approaches for treatment resistant clients presenting with feeding and eating disorders. Her workshop will provide insight and training on Cultual Diversity issues in treatment for feeding and eating disorders. We also interviewed Dr. Sandra Kakacek and her intern Kate who offered specifics on their upco...

Our hosts interviewed Dr. Kyle Goodwin, a member of the podcast team, ICA's Public Relations Chairperson, and college professor. Dr. Goodwin offered insight into his upcoming workshop on Mental Health, Christianity, and the black experience. We are looking forward to hearing more details on Dr. Goodwins research on this particular topic at our annual conference in just 2 short weeks.

Illinois Counseling Associations podcast hosts sit down with John E. Coumbe-Lilley of University of Illinois-Chicago's Kinesiology and Nutrition Department to discuss his upcoming workshop on the psychology of injury in college athletes. We also interviewed Holly Thompson of University of Ilinois-Springfield to gain insight into her upcoming presentation on Slow Counseling and Educating. We ar...

Our hosts interview Lauren Brdecka, Jamie Langosch, and Theodore Stripling regarding the details of their upcoming workshops for this years 75th Annual Conference. We are very excited about the variety of topics, treatment approaches, and the diversity in expertise and qualifications this years presenters offer. We hope to see you at the conference in Lisle, IL on November 10th-11th, 2023.

Our podcast hosts interviewed 12 of this years conference presenters to gain insight into what to expect while attending their workshops. This episode features Jeff Dill of Behavioral Health Alliance, and Gwendolyn Sterk of Sterk Family Law. Register for our annual conference at ilcounseling.org. We hope to see you there.

Our hosts interview 2 of this years presenters to gain insight into what to expect from their workshops at this years conference to be held November 10-11, 2023. This episode features Suzanne Muirheld on preparing clients for EMDR, followed by our interview with Molly Ansari on supervising counselors in correctional settings,. We are excited to have them both as Presenters at our 75th Annual confe...

One of our podcast hosts interviewed Sandra Kakacek and her co-presenter Kate who will present on Animal Assisted Therapy at this years 75th Annual Conference.

Our hosts sit down to discuss the importance of vulnerability, benefits of therapists engaging in therapy as clients, and burnout. We also discuss the upcoming Illinois Counseling Associations 75th Annual Conference to be held November 10-11, 2023.

Our amazing guest, Robert Jackman, LCPC, discusses his theory and approach using Inner Child Therapy with clients and his success using this to facilitate change over his decades of experience. Robert is the author of 4 books, Healing your Lost Inner Child, Healing Your Lost Inner Child Companion Workbook, Healing Your Wounded Relationship, and The Tender Path of Grief and Loss. You can find out m...