Mastering Counseling

Welcome to another episode of the Mastering Counseling podcast! This episode we're covering community mental health. Joining Megan to share her expertise is Katie Fleming, LMFT. Katie spent much of her earlier career working in community mental health, and had much to share on this subject. Katie completed her undergraduate education at Purdue University and her graduate training at The Family Institute at Northwestern University before starting work in the field as a crisis therapist at a Chicago community mental health agency. After working in community mental health for a short while, she then transitioned to seeing clients in private practice at a couple of different group practices before eventually opening her own practice in late 2016, Fleming Family Therapy. In addition to her clinical work, Katie also manages and supervises two associate therapists. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

Welcome to another episode of the Mastering Counseling podcast! This week we're discussing the keys to working with infidelity in psychotherapy. This is something many clinicians will encounter, and we've brought an expert, Jasmine Menser-Lust, LCPC onto the show to share her insight. Jasmine completed her graduate education at the Adler School of Professional Psychology in Chicago and worked in several different clinical settings, including a hospital, a school, and a community mental health agency, before opening her own practice, Catalyst Counseling, which has now expanded to two different Chicagoland locations. In addition to working with clients in a one-on-one setting, she also maintains a comprehensive counseling blog and runs two different support groups, one of which specializes in helping women who have been cheated on process and heal from the trauma of infidelity. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

Get ready for yet another episode of the Mastering Counseling podcast! This week we're exploring a critical topic of discussion - the keys to counseling women in relationships. Joining Megan to share her expertise is Maria Inoa, LCSW. Maria is a licensed clinical social worker with her own private practice in Jacksonville, Florida that provides both in-person and online therapy for women struggling with a wide range of relationship issues. She completed both her undergraduate and graduate education at Florida State University and has been practicing for over 12 years in the state of Florida. In addition to seeing clients and running her own business, she also maintains a relationship blog on her practices website, Full Potential Counseling, that offers education and resources for readers on a wide range of mental health topics. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

Welcome to another episode of the Mastering Counseling podcast! This week we're exploring a very important topic - treating anxiety in women and girls. Joining Megan to share her expertise is Nicole Burgess, LMFT. Nicole is a licensed marriage and family therapist and distance credentialed counselor with her own private practice based in Indianapolis, Indiana (Burgess Counseling and Consulting LLC) that provides both in-person and online therapy for teenage girls and women who struggle with anxiety. In addition to seeing clients, she is also a Women's Empowerment Mentor and the host of Soulfilled Sisterhood, a podcast that inspires, supports, and celebrates the seasons of introverted women's lives. Her previous podcast, Launching Your Daughter, is for parents and caregivers of tween and teen girls. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

Welcome to another episode of Mastering Counseling! This week, we're covering a number of fascinating topics including EMDR and chemical dependency with the help of Megan's guest, Rhoda Mills Sommer, LCSW. Listen in to gain some fantastic insight on these counseling topics! Rhoda is a licensed clinical social worker and certified EMDR practitioner with her own private practice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania that offers individual, couples, and family therapy for a wide range of issues, including sexual abuse, chemical dependency, codependency, adoption, depression, adolescence, personality disorders, and many more. She completed her masters of social work at the University of Pittsburgh and her post-graduate training at the Gestalt Institute of Cleveland. Aside from running her own successful therapy practice, Rhoda has worked in numerous clinical settings (both public and private) throughout her career, conducted presentations and trainings on several different topics (such as sexual abuse and Gestalt Therapy),

Stress and anxiety disorders are two challenges many clinicians will have to help their clients navigate. On today's episode, Megan is joined by Dr. Jill Stoddard, who is a licensed clinical psychologist with her own private practice in San Diego, California that specializes in the treatment of stress and anxiety. Dr. Stoddard completed her doctorate in clinical psychology at Boston University and her post-doctoral fellowship at the University of California San Diego School of Medicine before starting work as a staff psychologist at the San Diego Veterans Hospital. Soon after, she decided to open her own private practice, The Center for Stress & Anxiety Management (CSAM), which has grown to include three locations and six other staff therapists since its inception in 2008. In addition to seeing clients, she also conducts frequent presentations and trainings on the treatment of anxiety, is an award-winning teacher and peer-reviewed Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) trainer, and has authored a book on

Welcome to another episode of the Mastering Counseling podcast! This week we're talking therapy and the ins and outs of providing coaching to mental health professionals. Joining Megan to cover this is Mari Lee, who helps coach mental health professionals as one of the many areas she covers in the field. Mari Lee is a licensed marital and family therapist, certified sex addiction therapist and supervisor, and founder of several businesses, including her own private practice, Growth Counseling Services, as well as The Counselor's Coach, a site dedicated to helping clinicians grow their practices and successfully manage the business end of their careers. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

Welcome to another episode of the Mastering Counseling podcast! This week we're exploring a very important topic - sex and love addiction. Joining Megan to share her expertise is <strong>Staci Sprout. Staci Sprout is a licensed clinical social worker and certified sex addiction therapist with her own private practice in Seattle, Washington called r.evolution psychotherapy. The practice specializes in therapeutic recovery from sexual/relationship addiction, intimacy avoidance, and codependency. Staci completed both her undergraduate and graduate education at the University of Washington and practiced therapy in several different types of clinical settings before opening her own private practice, Revolution Psychotherapy, in 2011. In addition to seeing clients, she also conducts frequent presentation and trainings on sex addiction, runs a psycho-educational blog, "A new sexual revolution," and authored a memoir about sex addiction and recovery, entitled Naked in Public: A Memoir of Recovery From Sex Addic

 How much do you know about animal-assisted therapy? On this Mastering Counseling episode we're exploring this fun topic with the help of Megan's guest, Dr. Elizabeth Carr. Dr. Carr is the founder of Kentlands Psychotherapy, a thriving practice. Lately, Dr. Carr has been working with Riley, their Facility/Therapy dog-in-training. Riley accompanies her in individual and couples counseling sessions, and regularly visits with other practice clients in the Kentlands Psychotherapy waiting room. Dr. Carr completed her undergraduate education at Evergreen State College in Washington and her graduate training at both Avila College and the Illinois School of Professional Psychology. Her current area of expertise is working with couples and individuals on a wide range of relationship-based issues, but she has also spent time working in both naval and civilian hospitals conducting psychiatric interviews and evaluations and psychotherapy sessions. Over the years, she has also served as both teacher and supervisor to

Time to dive into another episode of Mastering Counseling! On this episode we're talking about couples therapy for LGBTQ couples and other special populations. Megan was joined by Jennine Estes, who is a licensed marital and family therapist in San Diego, California who specializes in working with couples, specifically those in the LGBTQ community. Jennine is also the owner of <strong>Estes Therapy, which is where she practices along with several other therapists. Jennine completed her undergraduate education at Point Loma Nazarene University and her graduate training at Alliant International University. Her particular area of expertise is working with couples and she is trained in several different theoretical approaches, including cognitive-behavioral, solution-focused, EMDR, and emotion-focused therapy. In addition to seeing clients, she also supervises and trains new therapists and runs a relationship blog, "Relationship in the Raw." Listen in to hear her fantastic insight! Get more information by v

Welcome to another informative episode of the Mastering Counseling podcast! This week we're talking about the Internal Family Systems Model (IFS), which is an integrative approach to individual psychotherapy. Joining Megan to explore this model is Jon Schwartz, who is acting executive director of The Center for Self Leadership or CSL. The Center for Self Leadership is "dedicated to the healing transformation of lives and cultures and serves as a critical link between therapeutic professionals and the wider community" through training and certification in IFS, and more. Jon also happens to be the brother of IFS founder Dr. Richard Schwartz! Jon completed his undergraduate education at Macalester College with a BA in Psychology and his graduate training at the College of Idaho with an MA in Education, Psychology, and Public Administration. Throughout his career, he served as executive director for several different organizations in the mental health field before landing at the Center for Self Leadership in 2008

Building anything online these days (be it a private practice web site, a mental health platform, or something else) isn't easy. Fortunately with the right advice, breaking through all the noise and finding success is still very possible. That's where our guest this week comes in! Megan was joined by Dr. Sheri Jacobson, who is the Clinical Director of Harley Therapy, a thriving psychotherapy and counseling establishment which also offers online mental health resources. Dr. Jacobson began her therapy training in 1997 and has covered multiple perspectives, concluding with her final degree in cognitive behavioral therapy at the Institute of Psychiatry in London. She also has degrees in Philosophy, Politics and Economics (from Oxford University), Social Anthropology (from University College London), and a PhD in Counseling and Psychotherapy (from Regent's College, London). She is now a retired senior therapist with the British Association for Counseling and Psychotherapy (accredited for 16 years). During that tim

Couples Therapy presents clinicians with unique challenges. Overcoming these challenges is the focus of this episode of the Mastering Counseling Podcast! Megan was joined by Dr. Marni Feuerman. Dr. Feuerman is a doctor of clinical psychology, LCSW, and LMFT who runs her own private practice in Boca Raton, Florida in addition to offering clinical supervision, freelance writing, and media consultation services. Dr. Feuerman completed her undergraduate education at the University of Florida and her graduate training at Barry University and California Southern University. Her particular area of expertise is working with couples, though she also sees individuals who are seeking counseling for a wide range of relationship-based issues. In addition to running her own blog, The Talking Solution, she is also a regular contributor for About.com, The Huffington Post, The Gottman Institute, YourTango.com, and many other print and web-based media outlets. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://ww

Working with insurance can present quite a challenge to any therapist. Our guest this week is Danielle Kepler, LCPC</strong>, who runs DK Therapy which is located in downtown Chicago. Danielle also offers consultation services to other clinicians hoping to open their own insurance-based practice through her business, Be Your Own Biller LLC. With her vast amount of experience in the field, Danielle was able to share great information with Megan on dealing with insurance and billing, as well as running a private practice. Danielle completed her undergraduate degree at Millersville University of Pennsylvania and her graduate training at the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. She is also trained in both Gottman Method Couples Therapy and Emotionally-Focused Couples Therapy and offers workshops for couples throughout Chicagoland. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

What do you do if, as a therapist, you're called to testify in court? On this episode of the Mastering Counseling podcast, we explore just that. Our expert guest joining Megan is Nicol Stolar-Peterson. Nicole is a licensed clinical social worker in the state of California. She also owns and operates Therapist Court Prep, which focuses on helping therapists all over the country interface effectively with the court system. Throughout her career, Nicol has worn many hats, including therapist, child custody evaluator, former Child Protective Services investigator and forensic interviewer, consultant, coach, and expert witness. She has also been featured on the popular podcast Selling the Couch and offered expert insight for CNN. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

It's time for a brand new episode of the Mastering Counseling podcast! This show is all about couples therapy. Joining Megan to discuss her approach to couples therapy is April Eldemire, LMFT. April runs the web site and practice Couples Thrive, based in the Fort Lauderdale area. She specializes in working with couples, specifically around the transition to parenthood. April completed her undergraduate degree at Florida State University and her graduate training at Nova Southeastern University. She is also a guest blogger and regular contributor for The Gottman Institute as well as a Bringing Baby Home Educator. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

Get ready for another episode of the Mastering Counseling podcast! Practicing psychotherapy is a rewarding career, but it doesn't come without its fair share of challenges. Navigating those challenges, and maintaining success for a lengthy amount of time is something all therapists strive for. We're fortunate to have a guest this week, Dr. Gerald Stein, who has lived it. Dr. Gerald Stein worked as a licensed clinical psychologist in Chicagoland for nearly 30 years in various treatment and consultation settings across the mental health field before retiring from private practice in 2011. He chatted with Megan about his thoughts and insight for having a long career in the field, and about psychotherapy in general. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

It's time for another episode of Mastering Counseling! This show, we're covering what it's like to practice psychotherapy "across the pond" in the United Kingdom. Joining Megan to share his experience with this is Noel Bell. Noel is an accredited integrative clinical psychotherapist based in London who works with couples and individuals in a private practice setting. Noel completed his clinical training at the Centre for Counseling and Psychotherapy Education in London and now provides therapy services to both individuals and couples in private practice in London. His particular areas of focus are treating addiction, anxiety, relationship issues, and depression. He also maintains an active presence on several social media platforms, including Facebook and Twitter. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

We're back with another episode of Mastering Counseling! On this show, Megan was joined by Will Meyerhofer, who runs The People's Therapist blog. Will s a licensed clinical social worker and JD who currently works in private practice providing individual, couple, and group therapy from his TriBeCa loft in Lower Manhattan. Will is also an accomplished author, most written several books including Life is a Brief Opportunity for Joy which is intended as an introduction to the experience of psychotherapy. On this show, Will shared his expertise and thoughts on being a "generalist" therapist. Listen in to hear Will's insight on a variety of topics around therapy! Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html

We've got another great episode of Mastering Counseling for you! In this show, Megan was joined by Dr. Jeffrey Zeig, Founder and Director of the Milton H. Erickson Foundation. Dr. Zeig is also a psychologist and marriage and family therapist in private practice in Phoenix, Arizona with a speciality in experiential psychotherapy, hypnosis, and brief therapy. Among many other accomplishments, he has edited or authored more than 20 books on psychotherapy, organizes several different conferences and workshops each year, and speaks at numerous universities and teaching hospitals across the globe. Dr. Zeig shared incredible insight on treating clients with hypnotherapy. Get more information by visiting our show notes at: https://www.mastersincounseling.org/podcast.html