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The Thoughtful Counselor

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  • EP320: A Counselor's Guide to Pediatric Occupational Therapy

    September 7, 2026 · 39 min

    Occupational therapist Kristi Harris joins Margaret Lamar to explore how understanding a child's sensory system can transform the way counselors, parents, and educators respond to challenging behaviors. Together they discuss the "hidden…

  • EP319: From Collapse to Care: Rebuilding Through Grief

    August 24, 2026 · 1 hr 36 min

    In this heartfelt episode, Desa Karye Daniel sits down with Holly Truhlar to explore the profound themes of grief, liberation, rupture, and repair through the lens of community care. Together, they delve into personal experiences of how…

  • EP318: Counseling in Mandarin: What professional counselors and mental health providers need to know

    August 10, 2026 · 43 min

    In this episode we learn about the first Mandarin language speaking counseling certification program in CACREP accredited counseling program and explore how the program was developed. The guests share their lived experiences as Mandarin…

  • EP317: Psychologists for Justice in Palestine (PJP)

    July 13, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

    In this enlightening episode, host Dr. Dèsa Karye Daniel engages with Drs. Karen Suyemoto and Diane Jung Gallo from Psychologists for Justice in Palestine (PJP) to discuss the organization's mission and goals. They explore the challenges…

  • EP316: AI Support Between Sessions

    June 29, 2026 · 39 min

    In this episode, Dr. Margaret Lamar talks with counselor educator, researcher, and entrepreneur Dr. Carlos Castaneda about the evolving role of artificial intelligence in counseling and counselor education. They explore how AI can support…

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  • EP315: Counseling Research and Practice with Nonreligious Clients

    June 18, 2026 · 40 min

    In this episode, The Thoughtful Counselor welcomes Dr. Dena Abbot to discuss her newest edited work: A Guide to Connection and Intimacy after Addiction and Trauma. Dena and contributing host Theo Burnes discuss the unique barriers for this…

  • EP314: Counselors' Roles in Integrated Behavioral Health

    May 20, 2026 · 51 min

    In this episode, we explore the growing impact of integrated behavioral healthcare and why embedding mental health counseling into primary care settings leads to better outcomes for clients, providers, and health systems. Our guest, Dr…

  • EP313: AI Client Simulation in Counselor Education: What do we know?

    March 20, 2026 · 52 min

    Dr. Rakesh Maurya shares research based practice guidance on how counselor educators can successfully utilize AI in client simulation training for students.  For more on our guests, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this…

  • EP312: Umoja Behavioral Health from Mind to Matter

    February 20, 2026 · 48 min

    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…

  • EP311: Becoming the Chair: Identity, Influence, and Impact in Counselor Education

    January 26, 2026 · 46 min

    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…

  • EP310: Working with Clients who Self-Diagnose

    January 5, 2026 · 37 min

    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…

  • EP309: The State of Counselor Educators: What Does the Research Tell Us?

    January 5, 2026 · 42 min

    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…

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About the show

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.