The Thoughtful Counselor

A conversation with Dr. Brett Wilkinson about the intersections of humanism and neuroscience with implications for counseling practice. Dr. Brett Wilkinson is an Assistant Professor of Counselor Education. He obtained a B.A. in both psychology and philosophy from the University of Kentucky and an M.A. in Mental Health Counseling from Eastern Kentucky University. He earned his Ph. D. in Counselor E...

In the last recast of the summer, we revisit a conversation with Dr. Cyrus Williams , associate professor at Regent University, about how the "Quarter-Life Crisis" affects millennials and how counselors can best understand and address the needs of this population. Dr. William's refers to the following resources in the interview: The Quarter-Life Crisis Counseling Today Article You Can contact Dr....

In this recast, we revisit a conversation with Dr. George Hu – a clinical psychologist and Director of Psychology and Mental Health at Jiahui International Clinic in Shanghai – about the stigmas around counseling for men, common presenting concerns, and strategies to build a strong alliance with your male clients. You can email George at george.hu@jiahui.com or view his profile at http://www.jiahu...

As Mike contintues to be on break, in this recast episode we revisit a conversation with Dr. Janeé R. Avent - a ssistant professor in the counselor education program at East Carolina University - on African American mental health, the need for counselors to understand African American spirituality and the influence of the Black church, and general best practices for counseling and advocacy with ou...

In this "recast" we revisit an episode with Courtney Armstrong on the art and science of using music in counseling. Visit Courtney's website at www.courtneyarmstrong.net Check out Courtney's books: Transforming Trauma Grief and  The Therapeutic "Aha:" 10 Strategies to Help Your Client Get Unstuck For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

In Episode 2 of Sex Series, Dr. Megan Speciale interviews sex therapist and educator, Melissa Fritchle, on the her new book, The Conscious Sexual Self Workbook. In the interview, we learn the importance of understanding our sexual stories in the pursuit of both clinical effectiveness and personal sexual satisfaction.   You can learn more about Melissa Fritchle and the  The Conscious Sexual Self Wo...

A conversation with Dr. Amy Gaesser - Assistant Professor Counseling & Development at Purdue University in Indiana - on the effects of anxiety on school-aged youth and adolescents, finding the right balance between no stress and too much stress, and how to use EFT (emotional freedom techniques) to reduce student anxiety in school settings. Dr. Gaesser is currently an Assistant Professor of Counsel...

A conversation with Dr. Barbara Herlihy, Professor Emerita at the University of New Orleans and Chair of the American Counseling Association's Ethics Committee on how things have changed in ethics and best practices in counseling over the past 30 years. Barbara Herlihy, Ph. D., LPC, NCC, is University Research Professor at the University of New Orleans. She earned her Ph. D. in Counseling Psycholo...

A conversation with Stacey Diane A. Litam on the reality and nature of human sex trafficking in the United States and what counselors need to know. Stacey Diane A. Litam, M.A., LPC, NCC is a doctoral candidate in Kent State University's Counselor Education and Supervision program and adjunct faculty at the Northeast Ohio Medical University. Stacey's dissertation examines the influence of gender an...

A conversation with Drs. Eric Beeson and Thom Field on integrating cutting-edge findings in neuroscience with cognitive behavioral therapy. Eric Beeson is a licensed professional counselor (LPC) in North Carolina and West Virginia, a national certified counselor (NCC) with the National Board for Certified Counselors (NBCC), an approved clinical supervisor (ACS) with the Center for Credentialing &...

In this "recast" we revisit an earlier episode with Dr. Tom Hofmann about navigating strength-based approaches to counseling in an environment dominated by symptoms and diagnosis Tom's bio: In 2003, Dr. Thomas Hofmann joined the faculty at Hodges University, teaching in the areas of psychology and clinical mental health. As a full-time psychotherapist, he spent 15 years working in various settings...

A conversation with Dr. Julie Bates-Maves on the connections between addictions recovery and the experience of grief and loss and best practices and interventions for counselors. Julie Bates-Maves is an Associate Professor in the department of Rehabilitation and Counseling at the University of Wisconsin-Stout. Her teaching and research interests are centered on trauma, addiction, and understanding...

A conversation with John Clarke - LPC and owner of www.privatepracticeworkshop.com - on pearls and perils of starting a private pay practice including general obstacles to making the move, a case for private pay, and how to use the internet well. John's website: www.privatepracticeworkshop.com/ For the APA citation for this episode please visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com  

In our first episode in the Sex Series, Dr. Megan talks to sex and relationship expert Maryasha Katz, LCSW on how to use dance, movement, and touch in working with clients experiencing intimacy troubles, including low or no sexual desire, sex drive asymmetry, and sex communication woes. Even our 2 left-footed listeners will learn how to incorporate dance into individual and couples sessions, drawi...

A conversation with Dr. Sidney Shaw  - Core Faculty in the Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Walden University and a Certified Trainer for the Center for Clinical Excellence - on addressing multiculturalism in counseling through humility, thoughtful response, and client feedback. Sidney's Full Bio: Dr. Sidney Shaw has been a mental health counselor since 2002 and he has worked in a vari...

A conversation with Dr. Gregory K. Moffatt - Licensed Professional Counselor and Professor of Counseling and Human Services at Point University in Georgia - on the importance of touch in human development, the ethics of touch in therapy, and how the therapeutic tool of touch is used well beyond the traditional bounds of counseling. Gregory's website Gregory's article in Counseling Today:http://ct....

A conversation with Dr. Craig Cashwell - a professor of Counseling and Human Development at the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and a Fellow of the American Counseling Association - about the importance of integrating spirituality and religion into counseling practice and how to do it competently and ethically. You can email Craig at cscashwe@uncg.edu Craig's faculty page at UNCG Craig'...

A conversation with Dr. Guy Macpherson - Founder of The Trauma Therapist Project - on the personal and professional impact of interviewing some of the giants in the field of trauma, what Guy has learned from his work at The Trauma Therapist Project, and the ancient Japanese art of repairing broken pottery with gold. Guy's website: http://www.thetraumatherapistproject.com/ Guy's Facebook page: http...

A conversation with Mary Vicario & Carol Hudgins-Mitchell of Finding Hope Consulting on how developmental trauma affects the brain, using neurobiology to build resilience, and practical applications for everyday practice. Mary and Carol's website:   http://www.findinghopeconsulting.com/  

A conversation with Dr. Tyler Wilkinson - Assistant Professor and Coordinator Clinical Mental Health Counseling Program at Mercer University - on the influence of technology in counseling, distilling HIPPA/HITECH for practical application, and ethical best practices for the use of technology in your practice. Email Tyler at wilkinson_rt@mercer.edu Tyler article in The Professional Counselor: Techn...

A conversation with Dr. Mitch Handelsman - Professor of Psychology at the University of Colorado in Denver - on how harnessing our human thought processes can guide us towards making ethically excellent decisions in psychotherapy. You an email Mitch at mitchell.handelsman@ucdenver.edu Mitch's faculty page at UCD - http://clasfaculty.ucdenver.edu/mhandels/ Mitch's blog at Psychology Today - The Eth...

A conversation with Dr. Alyson Carr on how failing the NCMHCE (National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination) provided a catalyst for personal and professional growth as well as how counselors can transform failure into an opportunity to refine and enrich their practice. Alyson's email: DrAlysonCarr@gmail.com Alyson's website: http://dralysoncarr.com/ Alyson's article at Counseling Today:...

A conversation with Dr. Carl Sheperis - Program Dean of the College of Social Sciences at University of Phoenix, Vice-Chair of the National Board of Certified Counselors, and past president of the Association for Assessment and Research in Counseling - on counselor professional identity, why counseling is a profession and not a field, the 20/20 vision for the future of counseling, and counselor pr...

A conversation with Dr. Priscilla G. Wilson - assistant professor in the College of Education and Professional Studies at Jacksonville State University in Alabama - on the different types of microaggressions in and outside of counseling, dilemmas that clients and counselors face, and reflections on the "golden rule" as a way forward. Priscilla's article at Counseling Today: Raising counselors' awa...

Allison Kramer talks with Dr. Sharon Anderson, Professor at Colorado State University, on how encouraging counseling students to truly know themselves leads to the development of a positive and professional ethical identity. Sharon's faculty page at CSU Sharon's author page @ Amazon.com Allison's faculty page at JWU For the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com