The Voice of Counseling

Esther Scott, LPC joins us to share about wellness practices to help with holiday grief. Tune in to learn techniques you can u se to help clients and tips for self-care for counselors. To read the articles referenced in this episode click the two links provided here: Positive actions to prevent the holiday blues and Three steps to rediscover hope during the holidays. To access more from CT Online...

Listen in on ACA President Dr. Edil Torres Rivera 's conversation with Dr. Patricia Arredondo on Latinx mental health and counseling with immigrants and refugees. Dr. Patricia Arredondo, co-author of the upcoming ACA book Counseling with Immigrants, Refugees, and Their Families from Social Justice Perspectives, shares her perspectives on social justice, advocacy, and culturally responsive practice...

Part two of the White Ribbon VA episode continues the conversation on the White Ribbon VA Campaign with Dr. Eddy Fagundo and Dr. Kelley Haynes-Mendez.   This episode focuses on the White Ribbon VA campaign, which is a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs by promoting a positive change in culture so t...

In part one of our two-part podcast, Veronika Mudra, Drs. Eddy Fagundo and Bridget Turner join host Dr. Aprille Woodson to discuss the White Ribbon VA campaign, a national call to action to eliminate sexual harassment, sexual assault, and domestic violence across the Department of Veterans Affairs by promoting a positive change in culture so that the actions outlined in the pledge become the organ...

In this episode, Dr. Aprille Woodson is joined by Counselor Supervisor William Mulkey to discuss an overview of supervision, scope of practice, and ethical decision-making within counseling supervision.  The conversation also focuses on the importance of gatekeeping within the supervisor and the supervisee relationship. Get the transcript here .

Danielle Irving, EdS , LGPC, ACA's Career Resources Counseling Specialist, joins us to discuss our upcoming virtual career fair, creating a digital footprint in this virtual space , best practices to make your resume stand out, and strategies for building an effective mentor ing relationship .   Read the transcript here .  

During this podcast, listeners will gain an understanding of professional identity and the role the counseling compact and the compact executive committee play in strengthening professional identity and the counseling profession. Dr. Lynn Linde, guest speaker, joins host Dr. Aprille Woodson, to explain professional identity and the importance of understanding the scope of practice in the compact s...

Davia Roberts , LPC joins us to share her suggestions on starting a consulting business as a licensed counselor. Davia talks about her personal journey to serving as executive director of the CarrierBradley Agency where she offers corporate consulting services. Tune in to hear how your skills as a clinician have prepared you for this type of work, liability considerations, how to decide on your ar...

Rachel McCrickard , LMFT, joins us to talk about clinical supervision for mental health therapists and counselors. She shares some interesting insights into the purpose , goals, and potential benefits of supervision for pre-licensed clinicians. We also cover the reasons for becoming a clinical supervisor, and how vital supporting the next generation of counselors is for the profession and the clie...

Counseling students and new professionals won't want to miss this episode! ACA's Career Resources Counseling Specialist, Danielle Irving, Ed S , LGPC, is joined by guests Dr. Laura Smestad , LMHC and doctoral candidate Madelyn Duffey MA , MS, NCC, LPCA, who offer valuable suggestions on managing the impact of imposter syndrome.    Resources:   ACA's Career Center   Graduate Student and New Profess...

School counselor and social justice advocate Steve Sharp joins us to discuss parental mental health , and how school counselors and providers can support students and parents as we approach starting a new school year. Steve shares his first-hand experience in responding to the needs of students and parents experiencing mental health crises and his experience helping to pilot a suicide prevention p...

Get ready for a new school year by listening to our latest episode feat ur ing school counselor Jessica Holt, LPC, Ed. S. She joins us to share her firsthand observations of the youth mental health crisis  and how she and her colleagues are supporting students and their community. Dr. Holt offers our listeners helpful information on how any adult who cares about a young person can be on the lookou...

In celebrating cultural diversity and language inclusivity, ACA is proud to air its very first Spanish-speaking episode. Dr. Edil Torres Rivera, Ph. D., LPC, NCC, ACS, ACA's 72 nd President, has a conversation with particular guest host Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa, Ph. D. , LPC-S to discuss Dr. Torres's journey toward becoming the current President of ACA, his hopes for the counseling profession, and...

Listen in for an important conversation with guest host Dr. Tamekia Bell, an ACA division president for SAIGE, and guest Dr. Tameeka Hunter. Drs. Bell and Hunter discuss some key things to know a bout being a true ally o f the LGBTQIA+ community and multiply marginalized individuals . They offer our listeners ideas on ways to improve their cultural responsiveness through personal reflection , advo...

Counseling students La'Porsha Timmons, Kwasi Asamoah, and Brianna Tran join us to share what drew them to the counseling profession and their impactful experiences in their program. They offer valuable insights and perspectives to those considering a career in counseling and seasoned professionals alike. The transcript for this episode can be found here .  

Chris Gamble, LPC, MA, NCC, CCMHC joins us t o share how he has seen technology impact the delivery of counseling services with those he serves and the wider counseling field. Listen in for a conversation about important considerations related to improving social determinates of health and expanding access to care for marginalized communities .    Read the transcript here .

In this episode w e're joined by Claudia G. Interiano-Shiverdecker, Ph. D., LPC-A, Devon E. Romero, Ph. D., NCC, LPC- A , and Priscilla Rose Prasath, Ph. D., LPC, MBA from the research lab Counselors Against Sex Trafficking . They talk about their work at CAST, and share some key information about sex trafficking , its impact , and what counselors need to know to best serve clients who have experi...

Dr. Michael Chaney, and Jay Kaplan join Dr. Aprille Woodson for an important and powerful conversation about anti-transgender legislation, laws and legal cases and the counselor's role in supporting transgender clients.

Join Gene Dockery from SAIGE, ACA's Brian Banks and Dr. Aprille Woodson as they discuss advocacy, transgender equality, the counselor's role, and the support of allies for transgender rights.   For additional SAIGE resources go the SAIGE website at https://saigecounseling.org/public-policy-committee/ and access additional resources at https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/17mCVWH4WVAiC2gkTc8PiuRc...

Azizi Marshall, MA, LCPC, RDT-BCT, REAT joins us to share about growing your private practice in creative ways. Azizi s peaks about what she wishes she would have known prior to starting her private practice , running a creative therapy- focused practice , and creative solutions to some of the challenges experienc ed in private practice . The transcript for this episode can be found here .

Special guest host Dr. Kimberly Frazier speaks with Giscard Petion about sp orts counseling .  Whethe r you are interested in pursuing a career in sports counseling or finding a sports counselor to work with, this episode will give you a sneak peek into how sports counselors help the clients they serve. Giscard shares what the day-to-day work of a sports counselor might look like, suggestions on w...

Join ACA's Career Resources Counselor Danielle Irving and Alena Scigliano, M.S.Ed., LPC, Founder and CEO of Coastal Light Counseling as they discuss expanding your business from a solo to a group practice. Our guest will share best practices, financial considerations, and how to create a supportive work culture. Be sure to check out Ms. Scigliano's website at  https://linktr.ee/alena.scigliano and...

Nedra Glover Tawwab, the author of  Set Boundaries, Find Peace, who us to discuss boundaries in our personal lives and as counselors. Nedra shares her insights on how counselors can strengt hen their boundaries in the workplace, how boundaries are essential to self-care, and the benefits of boundaries for our relationships. The transcript for this episode can be found here .  

Janel Cubbage, MS, LCPC , MPH joins us to share some crucial considerations about suicide prevention, and to discuss the ways that culture, identity, and systemic factors play a role in suicide risk. She also offers suggestions for counselors to learn more about supporting their clients experiencing suicidal thoughts and ways to become a specialist in treating suicid ality.    If you or a loved on...

Dr. Eliana Gil joins us to discuss children's mental health, how we can best support children experiencing mental, emotional, and behavioral health challenges in response to present-day stressors, and strategies for working with children creatively.   The transcript for this episode can be found here .