The Voice of Counseling

The Voice of Counseling

The American Counseling Association’s podcast, The Voice of Counseling, is dedicated to serving the professional counseling community by showcasing essential matters impacting counselors, clients, and the profession. Tune in to episodes on topics including advocacy, the business of counseling, the Interstate Counseling Compact, cultural responsiveness, and many areas pertaining to the practice of counseling and mental health care. Episodes highlight various perspectives on mental health and wellness while featuring subject matter experts with diverse paths within the counseling profession as well as mental health advocates from various backgrounds and organizations. Hosted by ACA staff members and ACA leadership, season two of The Voice of Counseling podcast is here to provide you with needed dialogues to help inform, inspire, and empower listeners. Legal Disclaimer: Thank you for your interest in the American Counseling Association’s (“ACA’s”) [podcast series]. ACA provides these podcasts solely for informational and educational purposes. Opinions expressed in these podcasts do not necessarily reflect the view of ACA. The examples and information provided are hypothetical and are not intended to provide or be a substitute for medical, legal, tax or other professional advice. You should consult your own advisors for medical, legal, tax or other professional advice. ACA is not responsible for the consequences of any decisions or actions taken in reliance upon or as a result of the information and resources provided in the podcasts. ACA disclaims any liability relating to any podcast content.

Episodes

December 21, 2023 29 mins

Esther Scott, LPC joins us to share about wellness practices to help with holiday grief. Tune in t...

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Listen in on ACA President

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November 16, 2023 26 mins

In part one of our two-part podcast, Veronika Mudra, Drs. Eddy Fagundo and Bridget Turner join host Dr. Aprille Woodson to discuss Read more

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November 16, 2023 15 mins

Part two of the White Ribbon VA episode continues the conversation on the White Ribbon VA Campaign with Dr. Eddy Fagundo a...

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November 2, 2023 26 mins

In this episode, Dr. Aprille Woodson is joined by Counselor Supervisor William Mulkey to discuss an overview of supervision, scope of practice, and ethical decision-making within counseling supervision.  The conversation also focuses on the importance of gatekeeping within the supervisor and the supervisee relationship.

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October 19, 2023 34 mins

Danielle Irving, EdS, LGPC, Read more

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October 5, 2023 30 mins

During this podcast, listeners will gain an understanding of professional identity and the role the counseling compact and the compact executive committee play in strengthening professional identity and the counseling profession. Dr. Lynn ...

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Davia Roberts, LPC joins us to share her suggestions on starting a consulting business as a licensed counselor. Davia talks about her personal journey to serving as executive director of the CarrierBradley Agency where she offers corporate consulting services. Tune in to hear how your skills as a clinician have prepared you for this type of work, liability considerations, how to decide on your area of focus, pr...

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September 7, 2023 32 mins

Rachel McCrickard, LMFT, joins us to talk about clinical supervision <...

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Counseling students and new professionals won’t want to miss this episode!

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August 3, 2023 36 mins

School counselor and social justice advocate Steve Sharp joins us to

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July 20, 2023 27 mins

Get ready for a new school year by listening to our latest episode featur

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In celebrating cultural diversity and language inclusivity, ACA is proud to air its very first Spanish-speaking episode. Dr. Edil Torres Rivera, Ph.D., LPC, NCC, ACS, ACA’s 72nd President, has a conversation with particular guest host Dr. Manuel X. Zamarripa, Ph.D. , LPC-S to discuss Dr. Torres’s journey toward becoming the current President of ACA, his hopes for the counseling profession, and his fo...

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Listen in for an important conversation with guest host Dr. Tamekia Bell, an ACA division president for SAIGE, and guest Dr. Tameeka Hunter. Drs. Be...

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Counseling students La’Porsha Timmons, Kwasi Asamoah, and Brianna Tran join us to share what drew them to the counseling profession and their impactful experiences in their program. They offer valuable insights and perspectives to those considering a career...

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Chris Gamble, LPC, MA, NCC, CCMHC joins us to share how he has seen technology Read more

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May 25, 2023 35 mins

In this episode we’re joined by

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Join Gene Dockery from SAIGE, ACA’s Brian Banks and Dr. Aprille Woodson as they discuss advocacy, transgender equality, the counselor’s role, and the support of allies for transgender rights.

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Dr. Michael Chaney, and Jay Kaplan join Dr. Aprille Woodson for an important and powerful conversation about anti-transgender legislation, laws and legal cases and the counselor’s role in supporting transgender clients.

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Azizi Marshall, MA, LCPC, RDT-BCT, REAT joins us to share about growing your private practice in creative ways. Azizi s...

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