Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard

The therapy session ends but the work doesn't.

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm talking about the hidden workload therapists carry after the client leaves: progress notes, treatment plans, referrals, care coordination, emails, follow-up tasks, and all the mental energy that goes into keeping up with documentation.

I explore why documentation can feel so draining, why unfinished notes tend to stay in our heads long after the workday is over, and how perfectionism can make routine documentation take much longer than it needs to. I also share practical ways to create a more...

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In this episode, I'm catching up with my friend and fellow therapist, Chris McDonald, to talk about integrating mind-body approaches into therapy and navigating the ups and downs of building a business beyond traditional clinical work.

Chris shares how she incorporates yoga, breathwork, mindfulness, Brainspotting, and parts work to help clients process trauma, grief, and emotional challenges. We also discuss her grief yoga retreats and how movement and s...

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm talking about one of those moments almost every therapist has experienced: a client sits down, you ask what they want to focus on, and they say, "I don't know what to talk about today."

I explore what that moment can actually mean, why it doesn't necessarily signal a bad or unproductive session, and how therapists can respond without scrambling to fill the silence or turning the session into a rapid-fire interview.

I also share practical ways to revisit treatment goals, explore what may be happening beneath the...

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Domestic abuse does not always show up in obvious ways. Sometimes, a client may come into therapy presenting with anxiety, depression, confusion, isolation, diminished self-trust, or difficulty making decisions and the underlying issue may be an unsafe or controlling relationship.

In this Podcourse I'm joined by Jaclyn Fortier, LCMHC, a clinician, practice owner, and former domestic abuse safehouse supervisor. We talk...

What do you do when a client has plenty of insight but still isn't changing?

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm talking about therapy-fluent clients who understand their attachment style, trauma responses, boundaries, and patterns but still feel stuck.

I explore the difference between insight and behavior change, how intellectualization can sometimes keep therapy from moving forward, and practical questions therapists can use to help clients move from understanding to action.

You'll also hear a simple framework for helping clients shift from insight to experience to action.

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In this episode, I'm sharing practical ways therapists can make room for political stress in the therapy room without allowing the session to become a debate.

I also created a FREE quick-reference guide, Political Stress in Therapy: 10 Client-Centered Questions to Use in Session. It includes practical questions to help you move beyond the political headline and explore the emotions, values, boundaries, and next steps underneath a client's distress. Download it free here: lisa-mustard.aweb.page/free-political-stress-guide

Politics can affect our clients' sense of safety, identity, belonging, relationships, and hope for the future. I talk about h...

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When white-collar crime enters a family, the emotional fallout extends far beyond the person facing criminal charges. But are therapists prepared to support the spouses, children, and loved ones caught in t...

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What does it really look like to build something new before you know exactly how it will turn out?

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm taking you behind the scenes as I build a coaching practice for families affected by white-collar crime and...

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Insurance credentialing can feel confusing, especially when you're trying to understand applications, contracts, payer enrollment, effective dates, CAQH, NPIs, and all the steps that come after you're approved.

In this free continuing education course, Donna Haswell, LCSW, Annie Day, Registered Mental Health Counselor Intern and credentialing and billing expert, and Kym Tolson, LCSW, break down the credentialing process and explain what mental health clinicians need to know to successfully work with insurance in private practice.

You'll learn the differences between credentialing, contracting, and enrollment; what information...

In this solo episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes to share a personal and professional update.

I talk about life lately, the growth of The Therapy Show, what I'm continuing to build with Podcourses and continuing education.

I also open up about a deeply personal new project inspired by my family's experience with white-collar crime and my desire to support spouses and families navigating that kind of crisis.

Learn about my coaching services for spouses and families of white collar criminals

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Explore my 30+ NBCC-approved Podcourses: https://lisamustard.c...

In this solo episode, I'm taking you behind the scenes to share a personal and professional update.

I talk about life lately, the growth of The Therapy Show, what I'm continuing to build with Podcourses and continuing education.

I also open up about a deeply personal new project inspired by my family's experience with white-collar crime and my desire to support spouses and families navigating that kind of crisis.

Resources:

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Explore my other NB...

What happens when a licensed clinical social worker walks into an improv class and discovers a powerful clinical tool?

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I sit down with Dr. Juda Alcabes, also known as The Improv Therapist, to explore how improv comedy can be used therapeutically to treat anxiety, build intimacy, strengthen couples' connections, and help clients get out of their heads and into the present moment.

Dr. Juda shares how taking an improv class on a mental health day eventually led him to develop a clinical framework for bringing improv into therapy...

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm joined by Dr. Chloe Carmichael, licensed clinical psychologist and author of Can I Say That? Why Free Speech Matters and How to Use It Fearlessly.

This episode is a portion of a larger continuing education course on free speech, self-censorship, open dialogue, and mental health. Dr. Chloe explores how language supports emotional regulation, problem-solving, self-efficacy, and authentic connection, and how chronic self-silencing may contribute to anxiety, depression, helplessness, groupthink, and weakened social support.

You'll hear Dr. Chloe discuss why open dialogue matters clinically, how self-censorship can impact m...

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Have you ever wondered if starting a podcast could help you grow your practice, build your professional reputation, or share your expertise in a bigger way?

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm talking to therapists, counselors, social workers, coaches, and mental health professionals who have thought about...

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In this 60-minute NBCC-approved podcourse, I'm joined by Michelle Witte, RP, to explore how Cognitive Behavioral Therapy can be effectively adapted for adults with ADHD, especially when challenges with executive functioning interfere with insight, follow-through, and real-life change.

We discuss how ADHD often presents beyond the common stereotypes, especially in adults and adolescents who may struggle with time blindness, disorganization, emotional...

In this episode, I'm joined by Kym Tolson, LCSW for an eye-opening conversation about what AI really means for the future of mental health practice. Together, we unpack some of the biggest myths and misconceptions therapists have about AI, including concerns about privacy, ethics, environmental impact, burnout, and whether technology could ever replace the therapeutic relationship.

Kym shares practical ways therapists can begin using AI right now to reduce documentation burden, streamline practice operations, support marketing efforts, and create more sustainable workflows, all while staying clinically grounded and ethically informed.

We also talk about why...

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I'm joined by Carolyn Robistow to explore how therapists can move beyond the one-to-one model and create scalable, one-to-many offers like groups, courses, and continuing education.

Carolyn shares how her journey led her to help therapists work less without sacrificing income and how you can start turning your ideas into sustainable, flexible income streams. We talk about how to know if you're ready to scale, co...

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In this episode, I sit down with Dr. Doug Novotny to explore how therapists can better navigate cultural and value differences in therapy without becoming political or losing clinical clarity.

We unpack what "culture" really means (beyond identity labels) and how moral foundations theory can help you understand your clients and yourself, on a deeper level. We also talk about why values are always present in therapy, even when we try to avoid them, and how to work with them e...

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In this 60-minute NBCC-approved podcourse, I'm joined by Michelle Page, PharmD, to explore perimenopause and menopause as neuroendocrine developmental transitions that significantly influence mood, sleep, cognition, stress regulation, relationships, and identity.

We break down the clinical definitions of perimenopause, menopause, and postmenopause, discuss common and underrecognized symptom presentations, and examine how hormonal variability may contribute to new-onset anxiety, mood instability, sleep...

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In this episode, I share a conversation from when I joined Rich Aguila on the Private Practice Practically Podcast. We talk about my journey as a therapist and how the idea for Podcourses came to me while attending a conference and wishing I could learn from great presenters while on the go.

I also discuss what it takes to build a continuing education platform for clinicians, lessons I've learned from podcasting and entrepreneurship, and why I focus on practic...

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In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Dahill-Fuchel, LCSW and Executive Director of Counseling in Schools in New York City. Kevin shares how his grant-funded, school-based model embeds licensed therapists directly into public schools to provide individual, group, and family-informed counseling, removing barriers like insurance and increasing access for high-need communities.

We discuss the rise in anxiety and social skill challenges since COVID, the practical interventions his team uses across developmental stages, and how trauma-informed, culturally responsive programming suppor...

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In this episode of The Therapy Show, I sit down with nurse practitioner and entrepreneur Justin Allan Montgomery, founder of ProCourseStart, to talk about something so many of you ask me about - how to create and grow a continuing education business.

Justin shares his journey from working in urgent care and emergency settings to building a multi–seven-figure CE company that allowed him to retire from clinical practice at 39. We talk openly about burnout, the "time-for-money trap," and why so m...

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Please note: This episode is not a Podcourse. To earn continuing education for this topic, you'll need to purchase the course here.

Family estrangement is no longer a fringe issue. It's showing up more frequently in our therapy rooms, our culture, and even in mainstream media. But many clinicians were never formally trained to work with it.

In this episode, I'm joined by therapist, researcher, and author Karl Melvin to explore the clinical complexity of family estrangement and wh...

If you listened to my last episode about creating income by teaching without becoming an influencer and thought, "That sounds great… but when would I actually find the time?",this episode is for you.

In this conversation, I talk honestly about time management for therapists who want to create continuing education, without hustle culture, productivity pressure, or burnout. I break down why "I don't have time" makes complete sense for clinicians, and why the real issue usually isn't time at all, it's structure, energy, and permission.

I explore the difference between clinical energy and creative en...

Many therapists feel a pull to create income outside of the one-to-one therapy model, but feel conflicted about influencer culture, constant posting, or anything that feels misaligned with their professional values.

In this episode, I explore how therapists can diversify their income by teaching, without becoming influencers or leaving the field. I break down why teaching is a natural extension of clinical work, how continuing education fits ethically within scope, and why so many therapists already have teachable expertise without realizing it.

I discuss practical, realistic options for therapists, including continuing education, consultation, digital educational...

In this episode of The Therapy Show, I chat with Ann Mac Prevost, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in teen anxiety. Ann Mac dives into how anxiety shows up in today's teens, why it's more prevalent than ever, and how parents and therapists can help teens manage it effectively. We also explore the role of family systems, the impact of social media, and practical tools that support emotional growth in adolescents.

In this episode, we cover:

At some point in your career as a therapist, the work begins to shift. You may feel a quiet pull to share what you've learned beyond the therapy room but feel unsure what that means or whether you're "qualified" to teach.

In this episode, I explore the transition from clinician to educator and why this identity shift can feel both exciting and uncomfortable. I talk about common myths therapists hold about teaching, ethical considerations, visibility, and how stepping into an educator role doesn't require a new certification or a major career change.

If you're a...

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In this episode I sit down with S. Jeff Jones, a therapist, interventionist, coach and author of Rethinking Addiction: The New Family Recovery Solution. Jeff shares how his personal experiences and professional journey led him to develop a new, empowering model for working with families affected by addiction.

We dive into why the traditional addiction framework often falls short—especially when it comes to supporting families—and how shame-based language can actually prevent healing. Jeff explains the difference bet...

In this episode I had a powerful conversation with Dr. Andrew Hartz, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Open Therapy Institute. We explored how politics, values, and therapy are increasingly showing up together in the therapy room and why that matters for both clients and clinicians.

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I'm breaking down what to do when the Facebook group grind stops working. I share real, practical strategies that I've used myself to market my continuing education Podcourses, without burning out or relying solely on social media.

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If you're tired of spinning your wheels, this episode will help...

I'm helping you plan your 2026 growth goals in this episode, whether that's continuing education courses, certifications, clinical skills, or supervision. If you're feeling a little unsure about where to focus next year, this is your chance to reflect, regroup, and set a clear, simple direction for your professional development.

I'll walk you through how to identify what actually worked in 2025, choose what's worth your time in 2026, and share a few of my favorite tools that save time and reduce overwhelm - including a note-writing AI I'm loving, and a free CE Course Builder I created just for...

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In this episode of The Therapy Show, I share something I've been working on behind the scenes - a free tool I created just for mental health clinicians: the CE Course Builder, a custom GPT designed to help you create and launch your own continuing education courses. If you've ever thought about teach...

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I'm thrilled to welcome back my good friend and brilliant multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kym Tolson. If you've ever wondered how therapists can use AI to streamline their work, generate new income streams, or simply stop drowning in admin tasks, you're going to love this conversation.

Kym and I dive deep into her newest...

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In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm thrilled to chat with Dr. Tobin Richardson, a fellow continuing education creator and the founder of Save the Therapist. We dive into how Tobin combined his passion for narrative podcasting and his background in counselor education to create a unique, story-driven CE platform for therapists...

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In this episode, I'm sharing my recent conversation from Between Sessions with Berries, a podcast created for mental health professionals who want to simplify documentation, fight burnout, and reconnect with their purpose.

Kym Tolson and I dive into my journey from therapist to continuing-education creator, how burnout inspired me to reimagine...

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In this Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer, a licensed professional counselor, professor, and director of the PhD program in Counselor Education at Columbia International University. Dr. Stuhlreyer shares how his clinical work, research, and experience leading men's retreats have shaped his approach to understanding and supporting men's mental health.

Together, we explore how therapists can recognize the...

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In this Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Timothy Davis, a psychologist who has spent his career working with what he calls "challenging boys." He shares how his background, from academic research to volunteer firefighting, inspired a practical framework that helps parents manage meltdowns, build resilience, and strengthen their connection with their child.

Together, we explore how therapists can support...

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🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy—without taking sides.

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72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.

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🗣 Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session
A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy—without taking sides.

💬 Solution-Focused Therapy Guide
72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move for...