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The Thoughtful Counselor

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Social Justice
Mental Health
Counseling
Psychedelics
Sex Work
Substance Use Disorders
LGBTQ+ Older Adults
Counselor Education
Youth Recovery
Mental Health Services
Education Systems
Community Support
Sex Therapy
Sex Worker-Informed Care
Racial Trauma
Drug Policy Reform
War On Drugs
Recovery Schools
Intergenerational Connections
Culturally Responsive Services

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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In this episode, Kenneth Winfrey meets with Desa Karye Daniel to discuss his journey with mental health and the evolution of their shared clinical practice. He discusses the foundational origins of Umjoa, how remaining authentic fueled his work, and ... more

Explore what it meant for Dr. Kara Carnes-Holt to step into the role of Department Chair and her leadership journey. How does one transition from peer to leader while maintaining an identity rooted in advocacy and empathy?

In this episode, we dive ... more

In this episode, we discuss client self diagnosis with Dr. Taylor Falardeau. Taylor shares how and why clients might engage in this process, and what this might mean for the counseling relationship. The focus is on counselor skills, and how the clien... more

Dr. Greg Hatchett shares findings from their research on counselor educator faculty experiences. These findings include where counselor education and supervision doctoral graduates find full time faculty employment, differences in research publicatio... more

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Kenneth Winfrey
Founder of Umjoa Behavioral Health and co-founder of the Umjoa Wellness Foundation
Umjoa Behavioral Health
Episode: EP312: Umoja Behavioral Health from Mind to Matter
Dr. Kara Carnes-Holt
Professor and department chair for the Department of Counseling and Human Services at the University of Colorado, Colorado Springs.
University of Colorado, Colorado Springs
Episode: EP311: Becoming the Chair: Identity, Influence, and Impact in Counselor Education
Dr. Taylor Falardeau
Counselor in Ohio with experience in psychiatric hospitalization, community mental health, and private practice
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Episode: EP310: Working with Clients who Self-Diagnose
Laura Rea
Colleague of the host and expert in working with Gen Z
Episode: EP307: Working Intergenerationally with Gen Z
Dr. Lena Salpietro
Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor and Assistant Professor at Kent State University with research interests in gatekeeping and remediation in counselor education.
Kent State University
Episode: EP304: Remediation in Counselor Education: Changing the Perspective from Punishment to Growth
Dr. Jeanne Stanley
Expert in graduate admissions and Director of Watershed Coaching and Consultation Services.
Watershed Coaching and Consultation Services
Episode: EP303: Graduate Admissions in Professional Counseling
Kenneth Edwards
Mental health professional and organizational consultant
Private practice in San Francisco, previously Executive Director at the California Association for Licensed Professional Clinical Counselors
Episode: EP298: Organizational Consultation in Professional Counseling
Dr. J. Ron Kim
Associate professor in the School of Social Work and Criminal Justice at the University of Tacoma, focused on post-adoption well-being of adoptees.
University of Tacoma
Episode: EP297: The Adoptee Consciousness Model: What Mental Health Counselors Need to Know
Grace Newton
PhD student with interests in race, identity, belonging, and life course issues for adoptees.
Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice at the University of Chicago
Episode: EP297: The Adoptee Consciousness Model: What Mental Health Counselors Need to Know

Hosts

Desa Karye Daniel
Host with multiple appearances; involved in counseling leadership and community mental health.
Joey Tapia
Co-host/host contributing to clinical counseling discussions and education.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 263 ratings
  • Critique of the AI Epsiode

    Even though I am genuinely disappointed by the AI episode (truly felt like a 3 out of 5) still putting 5 out of 5 as to not impact the show. I found that the attempt in arguing both sides about the criticism of AI was limited, as one of the primary issues people have with AI is the environmental impact. Also, seeing that this is a counselor’s focused podcast, of course the discussion on our jobs is important, it feels limited in sharing the apprehension our clients may feel about the use of AI d... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Tami405
    United States9 months ago
  • The Technical Elements are Lacking

    The topics look so promising, the speakers are credible, and the counseling profession needs a good podcast, I just wish the show was structured more efficiently, with specific talking points so that when it was done, you could say "this is what I learned," rather than "I listened to a conservation that at times dragged on and wasn't really helpful." so my feedback would be to consider improving the technical aspects, such as the actual audio from some of the presenters, which was difficult to h... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    239423742
    United States2 years ago
  • Great resource for counselor graduate students

    I’m not typically a podcast person but this podcast is too beneficial to pass up as a clinical mental health grad student. A great range of topics are covered and I enjoy the pace and nature of the conversations.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    iwant2bthewalrus
    United States4 years ago
  • Helpful! ❤️🔥🙏

    I really like the format of the show and the practical suggestions. Very helpful for people who do counseling but also come in for therapy!

    Dr. John - The Mens Self Help Podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Watercooler25
    United States4 years ago
  • Thank You So Much!

    I am currently a graduate student in a school counseling program and use these podcasts to get a lot of my indirect hours. The variability in topics that are presented allow me to get a lot of exposure to things that might not necessarily be taught in my program. Podcasts will leave me wanting to discuss different topics or questions with my fellow students and I love that experience. Thank you so much for starting this. It is really appreciated!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Stephieebabyy
    United States5 years ago

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The show offers practical, credible counseling insights and relatable guests.
Audio quality and structure have been mixed; topics remain valuable for students and practitioners.
Listeners appreciate diverse topics and expert guests, with many episodes praised for real-world applicability.

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EP312: Umoja Behavioral Health from Mind to Matter
Q: What is one thing you would tell a student right now?
The love for your work is priceless, and it is also worth many millions of dollars in our economy.
EP311: Becoming the Chair: Identity, Influence, and Impact in Counselor Education
Q: How did you get into counselor education?
Initially, I had no intention of becoming a counselor educator. I always wanted to help children but it was a nudge during a training that led me to pursue a PhD in counseling and eventually become a department chair.
EP311: Becoming the Chair: Identity, Influence, and Impact in Counselor Education
Q: What does it mean to be a chair of a department during tough times?
It involves navigating complex leadership dynamics, fostering mentorship, and supporting the professional growth of faculty and students while managing the operational aspects of the department.
EP309: The State of Counselor Educators: What Does the Research Tell Us?
Q: What has your research revealed about differences in scholarly productivity across counselor educators based on their academic titles in universities?
Dr. Hatchett found that scholarly productivity varies widely based on different university types, with some faculty publishing more significantly than others.
EP309: The State of Counselor Educators: What Does the Research Tell Us?
Q: What results surprised you the most and the least?
The most surprising result was the geographical correspondence of where counselor-ed faculty got their degrees versus where they teach, with half staying in the same or adjacent states.

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What is The Thoughtful Counselor about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers conversations about counseling practice, counselor education, and mental health policy, with episodes often unpacking topics like leadership in academia, client self-diagnosis, remediation and gatekeeping in training, and cross-cutting issues such as social justice, Indigenous practices, LGBTQ communities, and trauma-informed care. Guests include researchers, practitioners, and educators who bring actionable insights for clinicians, students, and program leaders, making it a practical resource for those pursuing or advancing careers in counseling and therapy. A notable strength is its willingness to tackle controversial topics, system-level concerns, and culturally nuanced approaches, often pairing scholarly perspectives w... more

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1. Kenneth Winfrey
2. Dr. Kara Carnes-Holt
3. Dr. Taylor Falardeau
4. Laura Rea
5. Dr. Lena Salpietro
6. Dr. Jeanne Stanley
7. Kenneth Edwards
8. Dr. J. Ron Kim

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