Best Americancounselingassociation Podcasts (2024)

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Holiday Grief & Wellness Replay 29:21

11M ago29:21

29:21

Esther Scott, LPC joins us to share about wellness practices to help with holiday grief. Tune in to learn techniques you can use 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 du…

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Latinx Mental Health 31:46

11M ago31:46

31:46

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 just…

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White Ribbon VA Campaign Part 1 26:05

12M ago26:05

26:05

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 t…

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White Ribbon VA Campaign Part 2 15:25

12M ago15:25

15:25

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 Affair…

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Supervision and Gatekeeping 26:50

1y ago26:50

26:50

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.…

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Digital Presence 34:27

1y ago34:27

34:27

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 mentoring relationship. Read the transcript here.…

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Professional Identity 30:07

1y ago30:07

30:07

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 un…

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Consulting Business Basics for Licensed Counselors 33:59

1y ago33:59

33:59

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, l…

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Clinical Supervision 32:23

1y ago32:23

32:23

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 …

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Imposter Syndrome in Graduate Students and New Counselors 20:59

1y ago20:59

20:59

Counseling students and new professionals won’t want to miss this episode! ACA’s Career Resources Counseling Specialist, Danielle Irving, EdS, 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 …

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Back to School: Parental Mental Health 36:04

1+ y ago36:04

36:04

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 e…

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Back to School: Youth Mental Health 27:01

1+ y ago27:01

27:01

Get ready for a new school year by listening to our latest episode featuring 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 c…

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Welcoming the 72nd President of ACA Dr. Edil Torres Rivera 30:34

1+ y ago30:34

30:34

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 72nd 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…

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Examining Allyship and Intersectionality of LGBTQIA+ 31:32

1+ y ago31:32

31:32

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 about being a true ally of the LGBTQIA+ community and multiply marginalized individuals. They offer our listeners ideas on ways to improve their cultural re…

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Supporting the Next Generation of Counselors 32:23

1+ y ago32:23

32:23

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…

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The Impact of Digital Mental Health on Counseling 29:25

1+ y ago29:25

29:25

Chris Gamble, LPC, MA, NCC, CCMHC joins us to 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 …

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Counselors Against Sex Trafficking 35:37

1+ y ago35:37

35:37

In this episode we’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 k…

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Dismantling Hate Against the Transgender Community - The Power of Advocacy – United for Transgender Rights 33:58

1+ y ago33:58

33:58

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.g…

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Dismantling Hate Against the Transgender Community - The Power of Advocacy – United for Transgender Rights 32:34

1+ y ago32:34

32:34

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.

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Growing Your Private Practice in Creative Ways 28:17

1+ y ago28:17

28:17

Azizi Marshall, MA, LCPC, RDT-BCT, REAT joins us to share about growing your private practice in creative ways. Azizi speaks 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 experienced in private practice. The transcript…

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Sports Counseling Basics for Counselors and Clients 24:49

1+ y ago24:49

24:49

Special guest host Dr. Kimberly Frazier speaks with Giscard Petion about sports counseling. Whether 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 spor…

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Expanding From Solo to Group Practice 32:28

1+ y ago32:28

32:28

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…

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Boundaries with Nedra Tawwab 29:59

1+ y ago29:59

29:59

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 strengthen their boundaries in the workplace, how boundaries are essential to self-care, and the benefits of boundaries for our relationships. The transcript for this ep…

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Suicide and Intersectionality 30:04

1+ y ago30:04

30:04

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 …

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Dr. Eliana Gil on Children’s Mental Health 34:50

1+ y ago34:50

34:50

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.

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Creating Pathways to the Counseling Profession for Students of Color (featuring Dr. Leonissa Johnson with HBCU Cares) 31:01

1+ y ago31:01

31:01

Tune in to another special episode in honor of Black History Month featuring Dr. Leonissa Johnson from HBCU C.A.R.E.S.. Dr. Johnson joins us to discuss the importance of diversity amongst mental health professionals and ways that we can create pathways into the counseling profession for students of color. The transcript for this episode can be foun…

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The Role of Leadership in Counseling 30:03

1+ y ago30:03

30:03

Tune in to another ethics update on common ethical challenges in leadership. Dr. Jeff Parsons joins Dr. Aprille Woodson, ACA Program Manager of Ethics, to discuss leadership and ethics in the counseling profession, traits of a good leader, and mentoring opportunities. For more information on ethical and professional standards for the counseling pro…

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Dr. Rheeda Walker and Dr. Kimberly Frazier on Unapologetic Black Mental Health and Wellness 27:13

2y ago27:13

27:13

Tune in to this special episode in honor of Black History Month featuring ACA President Dr. Kimberly Frazier and Dr. Rheeda Walker on Black mental health. Dr. Kimberly Frazier speaks with Dr. Rheeda Walker the author of The Unapologetic Guide to Black Mental Health, on psychological fortitude, celebrating Blackness, spirituality and so much more. T…

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The Mental Health Access Improvement Act and What it Means for Counselors 26:20

2y ago26:20

26:20

Join us for another special episode on the Mental Health Access Improvement Act. Our guest Guila Todd, from ACA’s Governing Affairs and Public Policy team, and Dr. Victoria Kress discuss the upcoming changes to Medicare reimbursement and best practices for serving older adults and individuals with a disability. Tune in now to learn more about this …

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The Mental Health Impact of Racism and Police Violence 27:07

2y ago27:07

27:07

Darius Green, Ph.D., NCC joins us for a critically important discussion about how experiencing undue police violence impacts mental health and well-being. Dr. Green offers insights that can help counselors be better equipped to support their clients and students and ways counselors can take part in the efforts to bring about positive systemic chang…

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Special Episode: Celebrating the Passing of Medicare for Counselors with ACA’s Government Affairs Team 15:09

2y ago15:09

15:09

Join us for a special episode celebrating the bill that just passed allowing Licensed Professional Counselors to work with clients with Medicare insurance! Our guest Brian Banks, the Chief of Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer for the ACA, gives us the rundown Mental Health Access Improvement Act, and what’s next for counselors and their …

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A Conversation with Two Presidents, APA’s Dr. Thema Bryant and ACA’s Dr. Kimberly Frazier 32:19

2y ago32:19

32:19

Listen in on ACA President Dr. Kimberly Frazier's powerful conversation with Dr. Thema Bryant, president of the American Psychological Association. They discuss their career journeys and the wisdom they learned along the way. They also share their thoughts on how interprofessional mental health providers can work collaboratively to advocate and sup…

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Starting a Private Practice: What I Wish I Had Known 27:18

2y ago27:18

27:18

Dr. Ajita Robinson, NCC, LCPC-S, joins us to share what she wishes she would have known before launching her highly successful private counseling practice. She offers practical advice based on her personal experiences that will benefit all therapists looking to launch their own practice. Find out more about our guest at her website, ajitarobinson.c…

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Holiday Grief & Wellness Practices 28:37

2y ago28:37

28:37

Esther Scott, LPC joins us to share about wellness practices to help with holiday grief. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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The Role of the ACA’s Ethics Committee with Dr. Jazmone Wilkerson 18:46

2y ago18:46

18:46

Join counselors and ethics specialists Dr. Aprille Woodson, JD and Dr. Jazmone Wilkerson, JD as they discuss the role of the ethics committee, their function, purpose, and their role in protecting the public. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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Veterans Mental Health 30:50

2y ago30:50

30:50

Duane K. L. France MA, MBA, LPC joins us for this special episode in honor of the National Veterans and Military Families Month to speak about veterans mental health. If you are a veteran in need of support the Veteran's Crisis Line is available to help by dialing 988 and then pressing 1. To learn more about counseling veterans the ACA book Clinica…

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Career Services at ACA 25:49

2y ago25:49

25:49

Danielle Irving, EdS, LGPC who manages the Career Services Department at ACA shares about member benefits available through the ACA Career Central and the upcoming Virtual Career Fair. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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Counselor Advocacy with Maternal Mental Healthcare 19:40

2y ago19:40

19:40

Shivonne Odom, LCPC, LPC, NCC, PMH-C speaks about the crisis with maternal mental health and how counselors can advocate for needed changes in both maternal mental healthcare and maternal healthcare. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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Signs of Subtle Abuse 28:21

2y ago28:21

28:21

Avery Neal, LPC, joins us for a much-needed conversation in honor of Domestic Violence Prevention Month. Listen in to learn about the lesser-known subtle aspects of abuse, and why having this awareness is critical for counselors to best support people who have experienced intimate partner abuse. Content notice: This episode features topics includin…

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Medicare for LPC’s: Special Advocacy Episode 27:55

2y ago27:55

27:55

Brian Banks, Chief of Government Affairs and Public Policy Officer, and Dania Lofton, Esq., MPA Government Affairs Specialist, from the American Counseling Association’s Government Affairs and Public Policy team join us to give an update about Medicare reimbursement for licensed professional counselors and how you can join in on the advocacy to mak…

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Tools for Crisis Intervention Ethics & Assessment 32:42

2y ago32:42

32:42

Dr. Julia Whisenhunt, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, CPCS joins us for another special episode in observation of Suicide Prevention Month to discuss crisis intervention and ethics. Content notice, this episode contains a discussion about suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts about suicide, please call the 988 Suicide and Crisis Lifeline.…

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Working with Clients at Risk of Suicide 24:39

2y ago24:39

24:39

Derek Lee, MRC, CRC, LPCC-S, DBTC joins us for a conversation for Suicide Prevention Month focused on ways counselors can best support their clients and students who may be at risk of suicide. Content notice, this episode contains a discussion about suicide. If you or a loved one are experiencing thoughts about suicide, please call the National Cri…

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Counseling Compact FAQ's 35:44

2y ago35:44

35:44

Dr. Lynn Linde from the ACA joins us to update our listeners on the progress of the Counseling Compact, what it means for counselors, and how to support the Counseling Compact in your state. The transcript for this episode can be found here.

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Welcoming the 71st President of ACA Dr. Kimberly Frazier 25:45

2+ y ago25:45

25:45

ACA’s 71st President Dr. Kimberly N. Frazier, Ph.D., LPC, LMFT, NCC joins ACA Staff Counselors Christa Butler and Emily St. Amant to share about the journey to becoming the current President of ACA, the profession, and what she hopes to achieve during her year as President. The transcript for this episode can be found here.…

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Welcoming Shawn Boynes, ACA’s New CEO 22:35

2+ y ago22:35

22:35

Shawn Boynes, the American Counseling Association’s new CEO, joins us for a special episode to answer questions from ACA members. Tune in to get to know our new leader as he shares how his personal passion for mental health and wellbeing brought him to the ACA, and his hopes for the future of the counseling profession. The transcript for this episo…

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Season 2 Trailer 1:38

2+ y ago1:38

1:38

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Reflections of ACA’s CEO, Richard Yep 54:34

2+ y ago54:34

54:34

Join us for a very special episode celebrating Richard Yep, ACA’s Outgoing CEO, featuring ACA’s President, Dr. S. Kent Butler. Hear from the leader who transformed and molded the ACA into what it is today, as he reflects about his time with the association and his hopes for the future.

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Intentional Interviewing and Counseling 52:10

2+ y ago52:10

52:10

Dr. Allen E. Ivey joins Dr. S. Kent Butler to discuss the book Intentional Interviewing and Counseling, and how counselors can integrate the use of the microskill hierarchy, cultural intentionality, and neuroscience into practice. Dr. Mary Bradford Ivey joins during the second half to share about neuroscience, lifelong learning, and counselor "beco…

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The Student Perspective 52:23

2+ y ago52:23

52:23

Doctoral candidate Madelyn Duffey joins Dr. S. Kent Butler for an uplifting conversation about her experiences as a counseling graduate student, the ways she has gotten involved as a student member of the ACA, what it’s like to be an emerging counselor during a pandemic, and more!

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Student Counselor Perspective on Social Justice and Advocacy 54:39

2+ y ago54:39

54:39

Master’s degree candidate Patrice Bryan joins Dr. S. Kent Butler to share her perspectives on social justice and advocacy, the counseling profession, and the role that the ACA has in supporting prospective counselors.

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