The ICA podcast with Christine, Carmel and Kyle

Christine and Carmel sit down with Norman Dasenbrook to discuss important facts regarding private practice.

Christine and Carmel Interview three LCPC's who are also Certified Acohol and Drug Counselors. In this episoe our audience will gain insight on working with clients struggling with addiction, why people misuse substances, and treatment approaches while working with clients in a non-biased or nonjudgemental manner.

Carmel and Christine interview Jennifer Froemel, the Chair of ICA's Insurance Task Force.  Listen or watch to learn all the awesome stuff the ICA's Insurance Task Force does to advocate for counselors in our state!  They get us raises!!     If you would like to be on the podcast or have a request for a topic, please email us at ilcounselingpodcast@gmail.com.  If you would like more information on...

Christine and Carmel interview 3 college professors to learn how counselors can land a career in higher education institutions. This interview offers an overwhelming amount of information including the job search, preparation for interviews, and more.  This interview is specifically for counselors interested in careers in academia.

Illinois Counselors are very close to earning the opportunity to practice in other states. Christine and Carmel sit down with Nadia Johnson to discuss recent developments surrounding the Counseling Compact. Nadia explains why Illinois Counselors have 2 weeks to contact our legislators for this monumental opportunity.  It's extremely important for Clinicians in Illinois take action now.

Carmel and Christine discuss the various types of counselors and careers available for counselors and social workers.

Christine and Carmel sit down with Rachel Banick to learn more about the Illinois Counseling Association.  Rachel provides insight on advocacy, professional development, networking and the various divisions and chapters within the organization.

Christine and Carmel discuss the basics on starting a private practice in the state of Illinois.

In this episode, Carmel and Christine sit down with Pat McGinn. Pat is a licensed clinical professional counselor in Illinois. She is past President of the Illinois Counseling Association and past President of the Illinois Mental Health Counselors Association. She was an Instructor in the art therapy program at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and has been active in political advocacy fo...

In this interview, Christine sits down with CICO consultant Dan Stasi to talk about Illinois' inclusion in the Counselor Compact, which would allow professional counselors licensed and residing in a compact member state to practice in other compact member states without need for multiple licenses. Join CICO in advocating for your profession in Springfield at the Counselor Day on the Hill on April...