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The Thoughtful Counselor

The Thoughful Counselor Team

The Thoughtful Counselor is a podcast that is dedicated to producing great conversations around current topics in counseling and psychotherapy. We view counseling and psychotherapy as a deeply beautiful and complex process and strive to incorporate the art and science of the field in each episode.

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All Episodes

48:01

EP166: Telehealth Best Practices – Moving Your...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/04/15

Mike speaks with Ray Barrett on the practical hurtles of moving your counseling practice online during the Covid-19 pandemic. They cover choosing an EHR system, emergency planning, insurance billing, and much more. For more on Ray, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at

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45:48

EP165: Sex, Love, and Intimacy in the Time of...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/04/06

Dr. Megan Speciale and Dr. Stacey Litam engage in a frank and honest discussion about how the coronavirus pandemic, social distancing, and shelter-in-place policies are impacting a less-talked about part of our lives: love, sex, and intimacy. The conversation explores some of the growing intimacy challenges people are facing with respect to health and safety fears, partner burnout, isolation, financial worries, and childcare responsibilities. Tune in for strategies to get through quarantine with a

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57:55

EP164: Ethical Practice During the COVID-19 Pandemic...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/03/30

Raissa speaks with Dr. Lee Kinsey and Dr. Dee Ray about the many ethical and practical challenges facing counselors responding to COVID-19. The conversation also includes a discussion on the need for individualized risk assessment and decision-making, approaches to adapting practice to align with the realities and limitations of telehealth, and a call for more research and resources related to telehealth, specifically telehealth work with vulnerable populations. For more on Dee & Lee, links from

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54:20

EP163: Online Pedagogy – Moving Counselor Education...

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2020/03/24

Mike speaks with Dr. William Snow on the nuts and bolts of moving counselor education online, the benefits and downsides of teaching online, and best-practices for educators and students. For more on Will, links from the conversation, and then APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

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58:43

EP162: Interpersonal Neurobiology - Integrating the...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/03/17

Raissa talks with Lynn Redenbach and Greg Czyszczon about the field of Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) and the professional organization promoting IPNB practice and research, the Global Association for Interpersonal Neurobiology Studies (GAINS). They discuss the definition of IPNB, the nine domains of integration, and principles inherent in IPNB approaches across clinical, educational, and organizational settings. For more on Lynn and Greg, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for

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01:17:20

EP161: The Philosophy of Humor - Theories of Comedy...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/03/12

In this collaboration with the Theory of Change podcast, Dr. Alfredo Palacios and Dr. Steven Gimbel discuss theories of humor, comedic moralism and ethics. Find more from Theory of Change on Apple, Google Podcasts, Spodify, or Stitcher. For more on Steven & Alfredo, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies

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56:23

EP160: Counseling and Religious Coping - The Role of...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/03/03

Mike speaks with Dr. Janeé Avent Harris about her recent work on religious coping in African American churches. They reflect on the nuances of “positive” and “negative” religious coping, navigating theological questions in the counseling context, and collaborating with churches. For more on Janeé, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

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01:08:36

EP159: Imposter Syndrome - Wrestling with...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/02/25

Mike speaks with Jessica Tyler and Alfredo Palacios on the experience of the imposter syndrome in counseling practice and education. They discuss the performance of counseling theory, presenting at academic conferences, and balancing expert knowledge with humility. For more on Jessica and Alfredo, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of

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43:11

EP158: Deliberate Practice - Cultivating Clinical...

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2020/02/11

Mike speaks with Tony Rousmaniere on the origins of deliberate practice, the difference between knowledge acquisition and skills acquisition, and exercises for developing inner skills for clinical excellence. For more on Tony, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

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47:04

EP157: Getting Involved in Sexual Health Advocacy - A...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/02/11

Dr. Megan Speciale talks to Dr. Robert Zeglin about how students, practitioners, and educators can participate in sexual health advocacy. Dr. Zeglin describes why sexual health and education advocacy is important for mental health professionals and provides practical strategies for getting involved locally and nationally. For more on Robert, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

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01:06:01

EP156: Theory, Practice, and In-Between – Musings on...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/01/29

Mike speaks with Dr. Matthew Lemberger-Truelove on the complex interplay between theory and practice, the benefits and downsides of grabbing on to what is new and shiny in mental health culture, and the importance of context when developing and applying theory in practice. For more on Matthew, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-XcM.

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01:01:35

EP155: The Quest for Wellness - A Conversation with...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/01/21

Self-care is a journey. Dr. Gerard Lawson shares personal wisdom, guidance, and self-care strategies from his 30-year professional journey that counselors can call upon throughout their careers to move from merely surviving to truly thriving in their work. For more on Gerard, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

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45:54

EP154: Treating Individuals with Autism - Carlos...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/01/21

Carlos Castañeda and Amanda Pena share insight on Autism and guidance on how current and future mental health practitioners can feel confident, competent, and empathic to their clients who are on the spectrum. They also discuss comorbid symptoms people may experience such as anxiety, depression and trauma along with empirically supported interventions that may benefit people with Autism. For more on Carlos and Amanda, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit

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56:36

EP153: Contemporary Thoughts on Addiction and...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/01/14

Dr. Oliver Morgan shares insights into the ways neuroscience has shaped his view of addiction and recovery. He offers practical applications of this learning, including trauma and attachment sensitive approaches and various evidence-based interventions that address family and community involvement in the treatment and recovery process. For more on Oliver, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

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39:25

EP152: The Three-Word Narrative - How “Subject,...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/01/07

Mike speaks with Les Gura on applying ideas from his career in journalism and practice of narrative writing to the counseling process. For more on Les, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit https://wp.me/p7R6fn-XbH.

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49:40

EP151: Counseling as Hospitality - Trinitarian...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2020/01/02

Mike speaks with Watiri Maina about the practice of hospitality in the counseling process, counselor education, and professional ethics. For more on Watiri, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com.

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50:41

EP150 - Work/Life Balance: Reflections from New...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2019/11/29

NOTE: This is the last episode of 2019 as we will be taking December off. We will be back with brand new content beginning January 2020. Mike, Raissa, and Alfredo reflect on balancing the demands of careers in counseling and counselor education with family life and keeping their sanity. For more about Raissa and Alfredo, links for the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit www.thethoughtfulcounselor.com

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48:07

EP149: Relational Engagement with Suicidal Clients -...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2019/11/20

Mike speaks with Stacey Freedenthal about how culture informs the way we as professionals approach suicidal risk assessment, how we have been trained to be “suicide police,” and how we might learn to sit with pain before checking boxes on our assessments. For more on Stacey, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional

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52:07

EP148: Beyond 'Its Good For You' - How Exercise...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2019/11/13

Raissa speaks with Julia Basso on the many ways exercise supports physiological changes underlying well-being. They also address ways to help support individuals' motivation to engage in more physical activity. For more about Julia, links from the conversation, and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at paloaltou.edu/concept.

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35:32

EP147: Exploring Historical Trauma Response - A...

The Thoughtful Counselor ·

2019/11/06

Allison speaks with Dr. Chaya Abrams, LPC, LAC, on Historical Trauma—trauma suffered by groups of people, often at the hands of other groups of people—and "companioning" as a counseling intervention for Historical Trauma Response. For more about Chaya, links from the conversation and the APA citation for this episode visit the show notes on our website. The Thoughtful Counselor is created in partnership with Palo Alto University’s division of Continuing & Professional Studies. Learn more at

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