Sh*t You Wish You Learned in Grad School with Jennifer Agee, LCPC

If you are lucky, you get one class in grad school that focuses on sexual health and how to help clients navigate the various topics around sexual health. Therapists talk about sex without clients all the time and many feel unprepared. In this episode, Sarah Watson, the founder of Simple Sex Education, shares her experience in working with clients and how therapists can feel more comfortable and competent in this area. Sarah Watson is a licensed professional counselor, AASECT certified sex therapist, and sexuality educator. Sarah has a therapy practice located in Michigan, where she works with individuals and couples struggling with relationship and sexual health issues. Sarah provides online workshops, retreats, courses, coaching and consultation about sexual health. Sarah is very passionate about providing a safe and caring environment to discuss and process sexual and mental health issues. Sarah spends her “down” time with her family, listening to podcasts, reading, and enjoying her family farm in northern Michigan where they have two miniature donkeys named Burrito and Taco!OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Simple Sex Education Email List Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageDestination Continuing Education Facebook communityCounseling Community Instagram

During this episode, Jennifer Agee, LCPC (she/her) discusses how therapists can craft a simple and effective elevator pitch to grow their practice, network or share what they do when others outside the field ask. Jennifer shares 3 questions to use as your guide. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Creating an effective elevator pitchOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramSouth Africa Entrepreneurial Innovators Retreat Feb. 4-10, 2024

Dr. Laura Chackes, Psy. D. explains what therapists need to understand about treating Body-Focused Repetitive Behaviors (BFRB's). The most common BFRB's being Trichotillomania, aka hair pulling, and Excoriation, aka skin picking.Laura Chackes, founder and owner of The Center for Mindfulness & CBT in St. Louis, is a licensed psychologist who specializes in the treatment of children, adolescents, and adults with OCD and body-focused repetitive behaviors (BFRBs). Dr. Chackes is a leading expert in the treatment of BFRBs such as skin picking and hair pulling. She has been running treatment groups for children, adolescents, and adults in St. Louis for over 10 years, and teaches courses online to adults with BFRBs, as well as to train therapists how to treat these disorders. Her mindfulness-based cognitive behavioral therapy approach has led hundreds of BFRB sufferers to long-term symptom relief.Dr. Chackes is also a fierce advocate working to spread awareness of BFRBs in order to reduce the shame and isolation that comes from the public's lack of knowledge of these disorders. Her Facebook group, Overcoming Skin Picking and Hair Pulling: Help for BFRBs, has connected over 4000 BFRB sufferers, parents, and therapists to learn more about how they can best support one another.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Dr. Laura Chackes Online Training for Therapists Jennifer Agee coaching pageDestination Continuing Education Facebook communityCounseling Community Instagram

Rick and Monique Elgersma have for 30 years been partners in life and partners in business. Since 2015 they have been co-therapy specialists. They've experienced ups and downs like any couple and sought counseling. They noted the difficulty of both of them feeling heard, understood, and respected at the same time! Alas, Co-Therapy was born.Rick and Monique share the reason they have chosen to own a practice built using co-therapy, the practicalities like scheduling and billing and how to maintain a healthy work-life business when you are married and business partners. Counseling together with clients certainly creates balance in the counseling room and reduces bias. Co-Therapy makes certain that no one will get ganged up on or feel left out of the counseling process. And, Co-Therapy is more creative and collaborative, a true “round table” equality-driven effort in the counseling room. Three years ago they added the enneagram to their efforts for clients, and have since become enneagram experts and coaches.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Real Connections Counseling Podcast listeners receive 10% discount on retreat registrationJennifer Agee's coaching pageDestination Continuing Education Facebook communityCounseling Community Instagram

Laurie Belanger, LCSW shares how to use science to create felt safety in your office for your clients. Often in grad school, we hear of things like polyvagal theory but are never taught how to use what we know about the brain and body to help our clients regulate and co-regulate. Laurie M Belanger LCSWR has been providing services to children, adults, and families for over 20yrs in Western NY.  She is passionate about serving the needs of families coping with multi-layered, complicated concerns.  Laurie has a strong interest and background in trauma, sensory development, chronic pain, adoption, mental health, and neurodiversity. She is an approved EMDR Consultant through EMDRIA, and was professionally trained in TBRI®️ (Trust Based Relational Interventions) by the Karyn Purvis Institute of Child Development.Laurie currently provides individual and family therapy and professional consultation in her private practice setting in East Amherst NY.  She includes access to some of the most up-to-date trauma therapies and supports in her practice.  Included in this is The SSP (Safe and Sound Protocol), a Polyvagal informed, evidence-based therapeutic tool designed to reset the nervous system and return it to safety. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Laurie Belanger website Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageDestination Continuing Education Facebook communityCounseling Community Instagram

Gabriel Valdez, owner of Nerdalert Solutions & Web Therapia, has established himself as a leading authority in private and group therapist marketing. In this episode, we discuss:The importance of having a website that is HIPAA and ADA compliant.Google My Business 101 - what you need to know.On page SEO as a part of consistent ranking and conversion.Gabriel specializes in SEO and online presence that gains results. With his diverse skill set as an entrepreneur, therapist marketing expert, user experience and user interface specialist, business strategy coach, and ADA & HIPAA compliance specialist. Gabriel offers a range of invaluable marketing talents.Driven by his nit-picky, OCD, and intuitive nature, Gabriel possesses a keen eye for detail and a deep understanding of effective marketing strategies. Hisknowledge of online technology allows him to precisely target specific audiences, delivering the exposure therapists desire with excellent results. Having served clients from various business backgrounds, Gabriel's digital marketing services have proven effective in diverse industries.Gabriel's guidance empowers therapists to unlock their full potential, navigate the digital landscape effectively, and achieve exceptional success. Whether seeking assistance with SEO optimization, website design, business strategy, or ADA & HIPAA compliance, Gabriel's expertise positions him as a trusted partner in helping therapists flourish in their practices.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Nerdalert Solutions website WebTherapia websiteCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageDestination Continuing Education Facebook communityCounseling Community Instagram

Paige Weber, LPC shares openly about living with dyslexia. Paige shares about the 3 types of dyslexia, strengths of dyslexia and accommodations that can help. Paige is a Licensed Professional Counselor and received her Master's degree in Mental Health from Mid-American Nazarene University. Paige also has a certificate from the University of Kansas Leadership Education in Neurodevelopmental and Related Disabilities program. With an extensive background in working with inpatient mental health programs before graduate school, she is well-versed in navigating mental health systems. Paige often uses these tools with parents of special needs children who are navigating services, advocacy, and those experiencing caregiver fatigue.Paige also has experience and training in issues related to anxiety, childhood trauma, adult trauma, emotional regulation, family dysfunction, parents with special needs children, adult children of alcoholics who have experienced abuse and neglect, and working with neurodiverse populations. Paige is a therapist for those who have a deep desire to understand who they are and their patterns of relating and want to do deep psychological work. Depth work is clinically done using a psychodynamic and family systems framework. Paige is an integrated clinician who pulls from Internal Family Systems, EMDR, Mindfulness, Emotion Focused Techniques as well as Somatic Experiencing.  Paige has also been a professional speaker for the last decade in the areas of neurodiversity, trauma, and psychological topics.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Paige's website Made by Dyslexia websiteCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageDestination Continuing Education Facebook communityCounseling Community Instagram

Erin Coram, LMFT shares her professional and lived experience in helping survivors of intimate partner abuse/violence. Erin discusses misinformation, what to look for in the therapy room and the long-term impacts to health. Erin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of a group practice in Indiana. Erin has been in practice for over 20 years beginning her career in Community Mental health, then becoming a clinical director of a residential facility community outreach for at-risk adolescents. Erin then launched her private practice Indiana Family Therapy Center, Inc. in 2008. In 2020, Erin teamed up with her business partner to open another group practice, Voyage Counseling, LLC. Erin also works with an adoption agency supervising the completion of home evaluations for adoption. In 2022, Erin launched Embrace for Impact, LLC where she provides coaching, consulting, community groups, retreats and speaking engagements. Embrace for Impact was born out of a passion for entrepreneurial healers and therapists with their own trauma stories. After a personal journey of owning her story of abuse and violence in her previous intimate relationship, she recognized the need for a place where healers can step out of the shame of secrecy of abuse and into the light of the strength within that it took to survive.  During this journey, she also discovered the high correlation between trauma and chronic illness and the additional complexity of treatment needs when trauma meets physical illness or injury.  As a type 1 diabetic who suffered extensive physical injury from assault requiring multiple surgeries and hospitalizations, she is passionate about educating our mental health and medical professionals about the complexity of working with victims/survivors of intimate partner violence and trauma.  These patients require patience, humanity, authenticity, safety and agency at the highest level to reduce the risk of re-traumatization/revictimization through medical interventions.  Erin empowers therapists to step into and own their stories and embrace their beautiful kaleidoscope of trauma and resilience to amplify their impact on the world. Being a therapist and a survivor of intimate partner violence does not make you a fraud or incompetent, it makes you human and capable of connecting in a very attuned way.  Erin is a member of and a fierce advocate of the LGBTQ community.  Erin is also a mother of two, a wife and a chronic illness warrior.  Erin believes that it is through the owning and sharing of our own pain and healing journeys and the connections we make with others that we can have a profound impact on the world.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Erin's website Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community Instagram

Tiffany Cutrone, LCMHC, LCAS shares how bad advice in grad school created her struggle of finding her unique voice as a therapist. After stepping into authenticity, her practice grew and burnout decreased. Listen and learn what you need to know to find your voice as a therapist. Tiffany is the owner of Rising Tide Counseling, based in Jacksonville, North Carolina. As a neurodivergent queer woman, her work focuses on serving the communities that she is a part of. Tiffany strives to empower the LGBTQ+ community and women to find meaning, heal from trauma, and create a life of authenticity filled with genuine and healthy relationships. She is also passionate about supporting graduate students, interns, and provisionally licensed clinicians on their journey in this field.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Tiffany's website Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Becca Gerlach, LCSW discusses working with transgender clients as a cisgender therapist, and working with parents of kids or teens in this process.  She shares how to offer support, space for parents to grieve if that's part of their process while supporting the client, how to help clients who have non-supportive parents, and finding supportive resources.Becca is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker with over 10 years of experience in the mental health field.  Her work has focused on helping those who struggle the most; those with significant trauma.  Becca is currently working toward her Ph.D. in Clinical Social Work. Becca has also completed additional training and is an advanced alcohol and drug counselor, sensory-based trauma therapy, psychedelic integration therapy, and is WPATH certified.  After four years as a clinical director for a non-profit program, she took a turn away from the behavioral focus and now owns her own practice working primarily with young adults.Becca offers parent coaching for parents of transgender, questioning, and gender non-conforming kids and teens. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Becca's website Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Danica Wolf, MSW (she/her) discussed the importance of resilience and practical, simple steps to begin to strengthen resilience for yourself and your clients. Danica is the Chief Operating Officer at Simplified SEO Consulting, where she is responsible for overseeing the SEO Specialist Team and providing support to clients. She is also the primary instructor for the company's 12-Week Done-With-You SEO Intensive Training and the quarterly SEO Mastermind cohort. Danica has a passion for business strategy and writing, and has over a decade of experience in academia, having served as an Adjunct Faculty Member at the MU School of Social Work and the Lincoln University Department of Social Work. In addition to her work at Simplified SEO Consulting, Danica also owns and operates Harmony Birth Services, a full-spectrum doula agency. In her free time, Danica enjoys music, exploring local parks and trails, and crafting. She is a lifelong learner, self-described business strategy nerd, and a talented writer and content strategist with a passion for helping others achieve great results through SEO.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Danica's website Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Cindi Miller, LMHC (IN), LCMHC (NC) is an eating disorder specialist and shares her knowledge and expertise on what is needed to assess for eating disorders and the down side of referring out too quickly. Cindi is a mental health counselor licensed in North Carolina and Indiana. She is a coach at heart and was a collegiate volleyball coach for 7 years prior to becoming a therapist. This is where Cindi's passion for mental health and exploring the roots of perfectionism began. She saw countless athletes struggling with body image, poor relationships to food and exercise, and full blown eating disorders. Cindi then began working in a residential and PHP treatment center to further her education around eating disorders and is a loud and persistent advocate for body acceptance, reducing shame and stigma around body size, and educating on the dangers of eating disorders and their parallels to “being healthy” and diet culture. Cindi also provides psychoeducation and coaching around anxiety, depression, burnout, boundaries, and perfectionism to athletic departments, teams, corporations, and individuals.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Barbara Beck, LMFT discusses what clinicians need to understand about narcissistic abuse. She describes what narcissistic abuse is, the difficulty for clients to accept that it is abuse, the complications of deciding rather to stay or leave the relationship, the aftermath of leaving and the healing journey and how to support your clients through it all. Barbara is a therapist in the Kansas City area. In addition to individual therapy, she offers a weekly support group for survivors and has an upcoming healing retreat. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Barbara's website Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Kimberly Shultz, LPC-MHSP discusses the benefits and risks of self-disclosure. Knowing when to disclose, when not to and how much is an important line therapists need to navigate in a healthy way for their clients. Kim and Jennifer share their experiences with self-disclosure and the lessons they have learned along the way.  Kimberly has been working in the mental health field for about 15 years,  specializing in trauma and grief. She is a private practice owner in Cool Springs, TN and the founder of Serenity Nature Retreats.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Kimberly's Serenity Nature Retreats website Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Kelly Lynch, EMT, LCSW discusses what therapists need to know about brand marketing. Kelly provides clear and actionable steps to begin identifying and curating your brand. Kelly Lynch is an EMT, Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Life Coach, Personal Fitness Trainer, and Nutrition Coach. She has been supporting humans through their journeys and challenges for over 20 years, beginning as an EMT in 2002, and moving into the mental health field in 2009. Kelly launched her private practice, Turning Point Wellness, in 2014, and specializes in Acute Stress and Post Traumatic Stress Injuries in EMS professionals.Kelly launched The GRIIT Project in 2022, and offers performance and business coaching through her transformational coaching system of GRIIT. With the five pillars of GRIIT – Growth, Resilience, Identity, Integrity, and Training – she teaches good therapists how to become great, and to build better lives and businesses through authenticity, alignment, and abundance.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Kelly's website - download FREE PDF, order workbook or coachingCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Rebecca Love, LCSW (She/her) discusses the importance of understanding countertransference and its impact on your work with clients as well as yourself. This is one of the most important issues to understand in your work with clients and is rarely discussed.  Rebecca Love is an entrepreneur and army veteran from Sacramento, CA. Her passion for helping others began as a medic in the Army and inspired her to pursue a career in the mental health field. After working as a therapist in correctional institutions and a large group practice, Rebecca decided to open her own private practice in November of 2020. She is now the clinical director for three associates and the practice is growing. Her love of the work of therapy and of teaching has made clinical supervision a natural fit for her. In addition to cultivating her growing practice, Rebecca is a doctoral candidate in psychology. She is an avid reader and enjoys traveling and being outdoors. Rebecca is an advocate for the LGBTQ population, a certified grief therapist, and hopes to soon start a non-profit that provides critical intervention to suicidal clients who lack resources for specialized outpatient care. She is the mother of three and lives at home with her husband and youngest child. She is a licensed social worker in California, Colorado, South Dakota, and Rhode Island. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Rebecca's website, mention this podcast for a 20% discount in support group for clinicians, additional BIPOC discounts are also availableJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Jennifer Agee, LCPC shares 5 simple techniques to teach your clients to help manage their anxiety symptoms.  Belly BreathingExerciseMindfulness and MeditationFlying Markers5 Senses Grounding TechniqueOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Jennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Victoria Rodriguez, LPC, CCTP, NCC and I discuss what you need to know about choosing a clinical supervisor. We share what questions to ask and how to screen for the right fit. Victoria (she/her/hers) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in private practice in Louisiana who specializes in health anxiety and medical trauma. As a PhD student at the University of New Orleans and adjunct instructor at Nicholls State University, she researches and presents on community mental health and creative interventions for trauma treatment.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Victoria's websiteCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Jamie Roberts, LMFT, and I talk about the importance of understanding the nuance of neurodiversity, the validity of self-diagnosis and leading with authenticity. In grad school, we are taught how to check the boxes of diagnosis but Jamie shares the importance of secondary questions and how listening to people with lived experience can help you become a better clinician, partner or friend. Jamie Roberts is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist, as well as the author of the book Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety, a practical guide to manage stress, ease worry and find calm. Jamie is the founder of Equilibrium Counseling Services, a teen and young adult mental health center in Southern California.  ECS is a place where all identities and brains are celebrated, with the goal of building confidence in identity, and reducing symptoms of depression and anxiety. Jamie is the Neurodivergent Therapist throughout social media and is an active speaker on Neurodivergent and Teen topics, from ND Affirming training for graduate-level therapists, to Autism and ND Advocacy groups, as well as podcasts and documentaries on later in life diagnosis. Jamie has been diagnosed with ADHD, and actively shares her experiences with her later-in-life diagnosis.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Jamie's offer: Offering 5 exercises from my recently published book Mindfulness for Teen Anxiety when listeners join our mailing list.Jennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

During this episode, I talk with Patrick Casale, LCMHC, LCAS (he/him) about suicide. Patrick and I share our experiences as therapists and as individuals who have struggled with suicidal thoughts. We are raw and honest in this conversation and hold nothing back. We share what has been helpful for us in our journeys and how you can help clients when they express suicidal thoughts. Patrick is the owner of All Things Private Practice and Resilient Mind Counseling. Patrick works as a Private Practice Coach and Strategist, and is also a Group Practice Owner, Motivational Speaker, Retreat Planner, and Podcast Host. He has been featured on Private Practice Startup, Abundance Practice Building, Therapy Reimagined, Not Your Typical Psychotherapist, Selling The Couch, and Modern Therapists.Patrick is a passionate advocate, reducing shame and stigma of mental health, as well as impostor syndrome. Patrick helps mental health entrepreneurs break the mold, work through their fears and insecurities, and to embrace their authenticity.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Patrick's websiteFree Private Practice Start Up Guide Jennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023

Jennifer Agee, LCPC discussed what you need to know for yourself and your clients about Seasonal Affective Disorder. We cover 5 areas you need to know to understand Seasonal Affective Disorder.1.What is Seasonal Affective Disorder2.What the signs and symptoms are of Seasonal Affective Disorder3.Who is at increased risk for having Seasonal Affective Disorder4.Causes of Seasonal Affective Disorder5.Current treatments for Seasonal Affective DisorderOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Jennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023

Emily Sterk, LCMFT and I discuss the differences of non-profit counseling practices vs for-profit private practices. Emily is the founder of Healing Towards Wellness, a non-profit counseling practice in the Greater Kansas City area. There are a lot of ways to meet the mental health needs of our communities and Emily shares her knowledge and experience in connecting the communities needs by reimagining what it means to create accessible care in our communities. After moving back to KC in 2018, Emily saw a a major crisis surrounding suicide rates and connected that to lack of available and affordable mental healths services, from there Healing Towards Wellness was created.  Since its start in 2019, HTW has supported over 50 teachers with six months of free therapy, the average cost of session is $50 and continues to stand by the belief that supporting local and being heavily involved in the community lowers mental health crisis.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Healing Toward Wellness websiteCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Chris 'Rhino' Swenson, LMFT and I discuss his philosophy of “Rhino Mentality” and how this creates resilience as therapists and entrepreneurs. Chris is a published author and mentality coach and shared his best tips for getting unstuck and to finally start and complete writing a book. Chris ‘Rhino' Swenson is a loving husband, father to 3, and grandfather to 1! When he is not helping others become stronger, wiser, and more resilient (The Rhino Mentality) you will find him hanging out with family and friends; most likely jamming to some 80's rock music while enjoying a tasty bourbon! Not only is he a therapist and practice owner, he is also an author, speaker, mindset coach, therapist, and life philosopher. He has gone from living a life that was controlled by different fears, self-doubt, and anxieties to now living the Rhino Mentality philosophy of life; which has transformed his life immensely! He seeks to teach and help awaken the Rhino within others so they too can live with confidence, strength, wisdom, and resiliency while being calm, relaxed, and having fun! OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Self Publishing for Therapists, Coaches and Consultants FB groupChris 'Rhino' Swenson author FB pageCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Lisa Duez, LCSW, CSAC, EMDR Therapist and Approved Consultant and I help you understand the nuance of differential diagnosis with Borderline Personality Disorder, Bipolar Disorder and Complex PTSD. It is tough as a clinician to distinguish between these differing diagnoses sometimes. Lisa and I have years of experience and we are sharing what you need to understand to diagnose accurately. While most of us do not enjoy diagnosing, it is very important to understand what diagnoses we are treating so our clients can receive the very best and most appropriate care. The underlying causes for the symptoms our clients are experiencing often have very different treatment requirements so getting it right matters. Lisa and I are here to help!OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Lisa's websiteCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Yael Shuman, LMFT, EMDR trained, AAMFT Approved Supervisor and I have an open and honest conversation about creating and holding healthy boundaries with your family over the holidays. We all know the holiday season can be both joyful and stressful. Yael and I share our best tips to survive and thrive this holiday season! Yael is a Psychotherapist and is the creator of Equipt Emotional Agility Training. Healthy boundaries are hard to establish with family members. In Yael's Equipt Emotional Agility Training she explains how to create healthy boundaries with others. On her website, you will find a Boundaries Basket, Trauma Preparedness Training, Agility Trauma Training and Emotional Agility Trauma Training links. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Yael's websiteCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Katie May is an entrepreneur and CEO of Creative Healing. She is known in our industry as a visionary therapist. In this episode, Katie and I explore authenticity in the therapy room. Gone are the days where therapists are seen as blank slates and we discuss how embracing our flawed authenticity attracts rather than repels both clients and others. Katie is a licensed therapist, group practice owner and online course creator.  She helps therapists grow groups and build teams so they can scale their impact and increase their income, without adding more hours in the office.  To learn more and gain access to free training and resources, visit visionarytherapist.com. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Katie's Fill Your Group Fast WorkshopCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Sabrina Santa Clara, LPC, R-DMT, CIFST, CPIT, RYT and I discuss the importance of training regarding touch in therapy. Touch can be so healing yet we receive little to no training on how to integrate physical touch in healthy and appropriate ways and how to document these interactions. Sabrina also discusses the healing power of Psychedelic Integration Therapy. Sabrina Santa Clara is a licensed Colorado Counselor and somatic psychotherapist, though she works internationally as an educator, trauma-informed transpersonal coach and spiritual midwife. She was a massage therapist for many years and earned her Master's in Somatic Counseling Psychology from the Buddhist-influenced Naropa University. The dearth of touch training in her program led her to design her course on the Ethics and Fundamentals of Psychotherapeutic Touch™, a comprehensive Certification training on the use of Touch in Therapy. Sabrina is also a psychedelic integration therapist and has designed a training in Self Psychedelic Integration™ which she will be offering for the first time in London this summer. Self Psychedelic Integration combines Internal Family Systems, Harm Reduction Psychedelic Integration, somatic psychology, Creative and Expressive Arts and neo-shamanistic ritual. While this training is helpful for both clinicians and psychedelic sitters, it is aimed at making integration tools available to the solitary medicine journeyer.  Sabrina is kicker of boxes and breaker of meaningless rules, and a staunch advocate for adherence to rules rooted in sanity, care and high ethical standards. She is a bicultural, bilingual, gender-fluid, artist, poet and dancer who lives in the in-between spaces. She has an affinity for working with therapists and coaches, spiritual seekers, and people who experience themselves as “outside the norm.”OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Sabrina's websiteFree E-book "16 Skill to Help You Calm Down: Moving from freaked-out to Chilled-out”Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Uriah Guilford, founder of Productive Therapist, shares his best tips to increase productivity and work smarter not harder. Many of us have a vision of success but aren't quite sure what to do once we reach our initial goals. Uriah's practical approach to scaling, streamlining, and growth is both practical and exciting.  Uriah Guilford is a licensed marriage and family therapist, a group practice owner and the creator of Productive Therapist, a virtual assistant company that serves therapists in private practice. He is a technology nerd, a minimalist travel packer, a rock drummer, and business development enthusiast. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Uriah's free Productive Therapist membership provides access to our course library, private community and juicy weekly email. Everything we do is focused on productivity and outsourcing. Basically, helping you get more done, so you can have more fun. Check it out here.Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Dr. Belle and I dig into what it takes to have relentless empathy in the therapeutic relationship. With some clients, empathy comes easily and others challenge our ability to maintain compassion. Dr. Belle and I have an open and honest discussion about working with clients the world defines as “difficult”. Dr. Belle is also a well known business and executive success coach, helping therapists, entrepreneurs and leaders reach their full potential in business and relationships. In addition to her private practice, Dr. Belle is President and Director of the Southern Nevada Community for Emotionally Focused Therapy, helping to train & supervise local therapists in excellence in EFT, the Gold Standard of Couples counseling.Dr. Belle has authored two books, the most recent being, Using Relentless Empathy in Therapeutic Relationships, Connecting with Challenging and Difficult Clients. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Dr. Belle's Summer Camp for Therapists RetreatCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

Navigating personal relationships as a therapist can be tricky. Lisa Peacock, LCSW and I explore the challenges our growth as therapists can have on our closest relationships and the boundaries that are essential to maintain healthy, close, intimate relationships. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Lisa's websiteCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

What is the Know, Like, and Trust factor and how does it impact your marketing? Jennifer Agee, founder of Counseling Community, Inc., takes a look at each of these 3 elements and gives practical tips on how to incorporate this marketing strategy to grow your audience.  OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Portugal Marketing Retreat October 2-7, 2023

We've all heard about treating clients as a whole person. Paying attention to mind, body and spirit makes sense at a cognitive level, but what does the work of paying attention to the body really mean in therapy? Shaelene Kite has an open and honest conversation about the importance of movement in therapy and how to start implementing what you learn from the podcast with yourself and your clients. Shaelene Kite, LPC, NCC, DBT-LBC certified clinician, RYT, ACS is the owner of DBT of South Jersey, LLC. Shaelene also founded Rebelmente, a consulting and coaching business that specializes in training and educating other mental health professionals, yoga teachers, educators, and business owners to take their healing work and skills to the next level. She is also the host of T-Talk, a mental health podcast about all things therapy & healing. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Shaelene's Rebelmente websiteT-Talk Podcast linkShaelene Group Practice Coaching GroupCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023

Most of us are not taught much about money. We know we need it and maybe have an idea how to budget but investing and building wealth feels intimidating for many of us. Brett Banks, VP, Wealth Manager with Enterprise Bank & Trust shares the basics of understanding our relationship with money and how to harness the power of our money to support the lives we desire to live. Brett discusses the 10th wonder of the world, compounding interest and gives easy-to-understand examples of how this works. We also explore how each of our own unique relationships with money determines our saving and investment strategies. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:For our listeners, Brett is offering a free consultation of all assets, investments and retirement planning. Email Brett at: bbanks@enterprisebank.com Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023

During this episode, I talk with Patrick Casale, LCMHC, LCAS (he/him) about Imposter Syndrome. Patrick is the owner of All Things Private Practice and Resilient Mind Counseling. Patrick works as a Private Practice Coach and Strategist, and is also a Group Practice Owner, Motivational Speaker, Retreat Planner, and Podcast Host. He has been featured on Private Practice Startup, Abundance Practice Building, Therapy Reimagined, Not Your Typical Psychotherapist, Selling The Couch, and Modern Therapists.Patrick is a passionate advocate, reducing shame and stigma of mental health, as well as impostor syndrome. Patrick helps mental health entrepreneurs break the mold, work through their fears and insecurities, and to embrace their AuthenticityOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Patrick's websiteFree Private Practice Start Up Guide Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023

During this episode, I interviewed The Sassy Wealth Coach, Lisa Marie Robinson (she/her). Lisa has more than 20 years of experience in accounting. She is passionate about helping women entrepreneurs manage their money with confidence, so they feel empowered in their lives and businesses. After surviving a tumultuous childhood filled with addiction, theft, and violence, she is on a mission to help women break free from poverty, struggle, and pain. Lisa teaches clients how to take control of their finances and make mindful decisions that fuel growth and prosperity.OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Sassy Wealth Coach website Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023

During this episode, I talk with Jaime Duke, LCPC, MAC, NCC (she/her) about the importance of therapists understanding Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD). Jaime is a private practice owner in Prairie Village, Kansas and specializes in working with women who are experiencing Perinatal or Postpartum Mood & Anxiety Disorders, PMS or PMDD, menopausal symptoms, PCOS, Endometriosis, or other hormonal health problems.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Distinguish PMDD from other mental health conditions such as Postpartum Depression and AnxietyUnderstand the importance of proper diagnosis and treatment of PMDDUnderstand risk factors and comorbidity for PMDDLearn how to support women with PMDD and their partners/family membersOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Jaime's website Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023

During this episode, I talk with Kimberly Rose (she/her), a Certified Breathwork Coach of 15 years. Kimberly has been published in Mantra Wellness Magazine. She was also the catalyst for Online Breathwork Classes & Teacher Training. Once Kimberly experienced what breathing could do for the mind-body-soul, and healed her chronic symptoms, she became dedicated to teaching people how to transform their lives through Breathwork. She is a catalyst for FREE online Breathwork Classes and loves to show people that they have it all from within to transform their lives.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:What is breathwork?How does breathwork compliment therapy?Breathwork and traumaExample of breathwork exercises. OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Kimberly's offer: FREE BREATHWORK SESSION  Counseling Community TikTokKimberly's InstagramJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022

During this episode, Jennifer Agee, LCPC (she/her) discusses how therapists can utilize the basics of body and awareness and energy work to help gain deeper insight into our client's needs. Join me as I go down the hippy-dippy rabbit hole of energy work and body awareness!TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Energy work basicsUnderstanding the use of energy awareness to help clientsProtection of your energy as a helper/healerOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Counseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022SOLD OUT!! Barcelona, Spain: Private Practice Entrepreneurial Retreat April 24-29, 2023

During this episode, I talk with Jessica Tappana, LCSW (she/her) about the basics you need to know for SEO marketing. SEO can be so intimidating and Jessica explains how to integrate SEO into your website in a very clear way. I learned a lot from this episode. Jessica is the founder of Simplified SEO Consulting where she has a team that helps mental health professionals around the country do really in depth work on their website to improve SEO. Jessica believes we do our best work when we aren't worried about where the next client will come from and is on a mission to help empower therapists to be able to bring the best version of themselves to the therapy room.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:SEO is giving clients what they are asking forEstablishing yourself as an expert to boost SEOTopical authority and empathy benefit SEOWriting copy that benefits SEOGoogle and SEO, what you need to knowPages and Blogs that drive SEOAdding links for SEOWhat is Google looking for?What is the biggest bang for your buck with SEO?OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:Jessica's website offer 20% off all SEO DIY training using code JenniferCounseling Community TikTokJennifer Agee coaching pageCounseling Community Facebook communityCounseling Community InstagramAlaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022Barcelona, Spain: Private Practice Entrepreneurial Retreat April 24-29, 2023

During this episode, I talk with Ernesto Segismundo (he/him) about the importance of being intention in how we attract, repel, grow and flow in our business. Understanding what we speak ourselves, what was spoken over us and out generational past's influence on the work you do. Alignment with mind, body, soul and spirit is an important piece of both personal and business growth.Ernesto has an excellent reputation in the therapist community for creating community for therapists and helpers. Ernesto is a therapist, group practice owner, entrepreneur, and conference host. Ernesto hosts the Not Your Typical Psychotherapist conference and Foundations of Connection Summit hosted annually in Hawaii. Ernesto is a brilliant marketer and I learn from his work all the time.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Imposter SyndromeLaws of Attraction in BusinessGenerational and Past Experiences on our BusinessSubconscious Mind's Role in Creating ChangeScarcity Mindset and Abundance and ShamingChanging Habits and Language to Change MindsetNeurolinguistics and Changing Mindset to Attract and RepelHonoring our Stories and Ancestors in our BusinessesOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Ernesto's CAV Academy (retreats) website    Ernesto Facebook    Counseling Community TikTok·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022Bareclona, Spain: Private Practice Entrepreneurial Retreat April 24-29, 2023 

During this episode, I talk with Daniel Sanchez (he/him) about online marketing. You've heard of SEO (and maybe SEM) and I interview Daniel about all the things therapists need to know to understand the simple and cost-effective ways we can level up our online marketing. Daniel helps therapists create Brand Identity and to ensure that their digital footprint is creating traffic to their website and social media. Daniel develops a brand kit for therapists, offers website development, and ensures that there are solid SEO protocols for the therapists' online presence. Daniel is also an expert in Google Ad Words and is looking forward to helping therapists at the retreat with the practice tools they need to drive traffic to their website and other online profiles.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:SEM vs SEOUsing Google My Business to increase traffic to your websiteHow to get top position on search enginesIs CPC – Cost Per Click worth the investment Pay to Play with GoogleBrand Marketing and Brand Design  - here are the essentialsRecent changes to Google algorithm and AI that effect SEOWhat must be included in your website to attract a new audience and drive traffic to your siteStrategies for therapists who want to be on social media and those who do notSocial Media content planningOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Daniel's website Marketing for Mental Health Professionals Facebook Page·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022

During this episode, I talk with Susan Dunaway (she/her), LCPC, BCN about Neurofeedback. It's something we've all heard of, but don't necessarily understand. I ask the questions we want to know! Susan has been a therapist for over 20 years and is the co-owner of Amend Neurocounseling. Amend specializes in neurofeedback, a tool that helps the brain regulate attention, mood, and energy. They combine neurofeedback with talk therapy, parenting work and couples work. Her clients deal with ADHD, anxiety, depression, trauma and post-concussion symptoms. A large part of her practice also addresses screen-based issues in children and teens.Susan is also a sought-after speaker for educators, parents, and the general community on screen-related issues.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Neurofeedback is like physical therapy for the brain Biofeedback to NeurofeedbackMind vs Brain and Beta waves interaction and intersectionCan clients get off medication using neurofeedback?  Frequency of neurofeedback to be effectiveNeurotransmitters and your gutDiagnosis and areas that neurofeedback has a proven track record of successThe effect of viruses on the brainOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Susan's website ·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022

During this episode, I talk with Dr. Jenna Renfroe (she/her) about the importance of business ownership, neuropsychology and how to optimizing brain health. Jenna is board-certified in clinical neuropsychology by the American Board of Professional Psychology. She received her doctoral training at the University of Florida (Go Gators!) in Clinical and Health Psychology with a specialization in Clinical Neuropsychology and then completed an internship in Clinical Neuropsychology and Rehabilitation Psychology at the VA Boston Healthcare System, through Harvard Medical School and the Boston University School of Medicine. Jenna completed a two-year post-doctoral fellowship with the Movement Disorders Center of Excellence at the Medical University of South Carolina, Department of Neurology, Division of Neurosciences. ​ She has specialized training in the neuroscience of emotion, anxiety, and mindfulness. Jenna has a heart for veterans and works extensively with active duty and veteran members of the United States Armed Forces. One of the highlights of her career is ongoing work with an interdisciplinary team of experts that teaches resiliency and leadership skills to active duty military leaders through the 360 Program. ​ Above all, Jenna has a passion for helping others and connecting to the human spirit. She is determined to help people care for themselves better in early to middle adulthood, to stave off the negative effects of emotional and physical illness and continue to thrive throughout their lifespan.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Baby steps in the beginning of business ownership – outsourcing and networking Authenticity and creating win-win networking relationship360 Program in working with Veterans What the heck is Neuropsychology and how can therapists work with these practitioners for the benefit of our clients Tips to optimize brain healthNeurotransmitters and your gutBenefits of diet, exercise and sleepOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Jenna's website ·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022

During this episode, I talk with Norine Vander Hooven (she/her), LCSW, EMDRIA Certified and Approved Consultant, about how to discuss the topic of suicidal thoughts with clients and how to assess for suicidal risk. This is a topic most therapists feel nervous having, and we give you the language to use to begin having these conversations more comfortably.  Norine served as the Youth Suicide Prevention Chair for the American Association of Suicidology (AAS) for three years (2017-2020). She is certified in EMDR therapy and is also an Approved EMDR consultant. Norine's areas of expertise are complex trauma, suicide, EMDR Intensives, Intensives for CEOs and high-level executives, and consultation for therapists.Norine is also the founder and owner of Westlake Trauma & Resilience. They provide EMDR therapy and Intensive EMDR Therapy. She is licensed in California and Nevada.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Facing the fear of asking about suicidal thoughts Active vs Passive Suicidal thoughts – how to explain this to clientsConfronting clients fear of involuntary hospitalization and getting “grippy socks”When clients get quiet or animated, pay attention Recommended suicide risk assessmentsOur language matters when talking about suicide. Here is what to say and not to say. Times of year when suicide risk increasesOFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Norine's offer: 6 hr Suicide Risk Assessment Course for $89 plus approx $36 for CE credit Westlake Trauma & Resilience and EMDR Consultation website ·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022

During this episode, TJ Walsh (he/him), LPC NCC CCTP Clini-Coach and I talk very openly and honestly about our experiences of burnout and the tools and rituals we use to get our energy back in balance. This episode is raw, real and offers real solutions. TJ Walsh is an internationally exhibited artist who has nurtured creativity in heARTs and minds for decades. He regularly writes and speaks about art, culture, faith & mental health and is an expert in human relationships, human creativity, the creative process, fear, and procrastination. TJ owns a group private practice and is on faculty at Eastern University, where he provides supervision for doctoral candidates. Over the past 20 years, TJ has worked at the colorful intersection of creativity, art, therapy, and education. He is an innovative, out-of-the-box, creative clinician turned coach (Clini-Coach®) and Licensed Professional Counselor who helps others nurture their creative life so that they can be whole heARTed life healers. He currently lives in Philadelphia, PA, with his partner and two sons, where together they share 65 houseplants and a very robust and growing collection of artwork from emerging Philadelphia-based artists.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Paying the price of getting behind the burnout cue ballBurnout tells for therapists Questioning our worth and valueManaging your energy to reduce burnoutChildhood narratives that affect our views of “self-sacrifice”Therapy groups, the good, the bad and the ugly when you're burned outUsing different types of creativity and rituals to support life balanceHow to Etch A Sketch the “should”Getting in touch with your playful parts of self to realign  OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       TJ's website·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022Spain: Private Practice Entrepreneurial Retreat April 24-29, 2023 co-hosted with All Things Private Practice

During this episode, I talk with Kelsi Grove (she/her), LCPC, about the Enneagram. Kelsi and I dive in and go through the Enneagram types and how understanding these numbers can improve your relationships, your business and leadership. Kelsi is an Enneagram 9 and licensed clinical professional counselor in the Kansas City area specializing in adolescents and adults with anxiety, depression, life transitions and identity work. She's continually excited to get to bring the Enneagram into her counseling work and continue her own growth through it as well. Her most favorite part of her work is getting to help people come home to themselves. Outside of her career, she enjoys college football, summer thunderstorms and re-reading Glennon Doyle's "Untamed" over and over. TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:What is the Enneagram and why does it matter?Enneagram TestingCore fear and desires of each Enneagram typeHow understanding your type can help you as a business owner and leader OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Kelsi's websiteKelsi's Instagram·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022

During this episode, I talk with Corrin Voeller (she/her), LMFT, about Discernment Counseling and how to help couples on the brink of divorce or uncoupling. Corrin is a licensed marriage and family therapist and owner of Prosper Therapy. She specializes in working with couples on the brink of divorce and helping men increase their emotional intelligence to save their relationships. She has a social media presence as Corrin the Counselor. Her funny, upbeat, and direct personality is infused into her work, drawing in people looking for counseling to feel less traditional and more real.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:What is Discernment Counseling all about? How to help couples when they are not sure if they want to make the relationship work. 3 Paths in Discernment CounselingHelping couples communicate clearlyHow to get couples unstuckThe evolution of long, term committed relationshipsBeing a therapist can create a different growth trajectory in relationshipsRaising Emotional Intelligence  OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Corrin's website·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022

During this episode, I talk with Montoyia McGowan (she/her), LCSW,  about the importance of what Montoyia calls "Bougie Boundaries". Many entrepreneurs struggle with codependency and it shows up and impacts our businesses and life balance in a variety of ways. Montoyia opens up about her own struggles with codependency and how she has healed and now thrives in her practice. Montoyia McGowan is the owner and Chief mental wellness therapist of Stopping the Chase Counseling and Consulting in Memphis, TN. She helps empower creatives, artists and entrepreneurs to stop the mentally exhausting cycle of chasing people, places, things and relationships we often feel would contribute to our happiness. Montoyia is also the host of Bougie Black Therapist Podcast where she interviews entrepreneurs and other clinicians to help inspire therapists during the process of starting and maintaining their own business. She desires to help make therapy an important aspect of self-care.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:Why entrepreneurs are at risk of codependency The price of not upholding boundaries in your businessBougie Boundaries - what are they and how to enforce them OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Montoyia's website·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022 

During this episode, I talk with Kari Gregory (she/her), LPC, LCPC, NCC about understand the nuance in diagnosing OCD, Generalized Anxiety Disorder, Phobia or something else. Grad school makes us think diagnosing anxiety disorders is clear and easy and that just isn't true. Kari has a private practice in the Kansas City area specializing in the treatment of adults with anxiety, obsessive-compulsive disorder, and related disorders. She has specialized training in the treatment of anxiety disorders and OCD from the Behavioral Therapy Training Institute. Kari is an active member of the Anxiety and Depression Association of America (ADAA) where she sits on the OCD Special Interest Group committee and was a previous awardee of the Alies Muskin Career Development Leadership Program. She is also active with the IOCDF and participates in ongoing consultation groups with Anxiety and OCD specialists nationwide.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:·       Differential diagnosing with anxiety disorders·       Subtypes of OCD·       Compulsive behaviors and how they show up in different anxiety disorders·       Avoidance behaviors- rumination, avoidance and reassurance seeking·       Thought content differences in anxiety disorders Health Anxiety OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Kari's website·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022 

Copywriting can be intimidating. During this episode, Jennifer walks you through simple exercises to write content that will attract clients who are a good fit for your practice.  TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:·       A tale of 2 marketing pitches·       What is authenticity in marketing·       Exercised to get you writing OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022  

During this episode, I talk with Jackie Flynn (she/her), EdS, LMHC-S, RPT about challenging imposter syndrome and self-doubt. Jackie shares with the listener the mindset shifts that are needed to challenge growth and build confidence. Jackie Flynn is an experienced Certified EMDR therapist and an EMDRIA Approved Consultant, Approved Provider for the Association for Play Therapy, EMDRIA Approved Advanced trainer as well as an education consultant, author and internationally known speaker.TOPICS IN THIS EPISODE:·       Value of therapeutic relationship·       Challenging our self-limitations and doubts·       Imposter Syndrome – the value it can have·       Eating the “shit sandwich”·       Unmasking your authenticity·       Permission to expand beyond “butt in the seat” therapy OFFERS & HELPFUL LINKS:·       Jackie's website·       Jennifer Agee coaching page·       Counseling Community Facebook community·       Counseling Community Instagram·       Alaskan Cruise: Experiential Therapeutic Intervention Training for Therapists June 3-10, 2023·       Cabo, Mexico: Dreamer's Retreat for Entrepreneurial Therapists October 6-8, 2022