Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
Lisa Mustard
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I'm helping you plan your 2026 growth goals in this episode, whether that's continuing education courses, certifications, clinical skills, or supervision. If you're feeling a little unsure about where to focus next year, this is your chance to reflect, regroup, and set a clear, simple direction for your professional development.
I'll walk you through how to identify what actually worked in 2025, choose what's worth your time in 2026, and share a few of my favorite tools that save time and reduce overwhelm - including a note-writing AI I'm loving, and a free CE Course Builder I created just for therapists like you.
In this episode, I cover:
- How to plan CEUs you'll actually enjoy
- Choosing certifications that align with your goals
- Building your skills and setting one focus per quarter
- Tools to streamline your work and free up space to grow
Links mentioned in this episode:
Browse all the Podcourses Build your first CE course (free)Save time with Berries AI: get $50 off your first month with code THERAPYSHOW50
Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide
Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.
Solution-Focused Therapy Guide72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.
Check out all my Counselor Resources.
In this episode of The Therapy Show, I share something I've been working on behind the scenes - a free tool I created just for mental health clinicians: the CE Course Builder, a custom GPT designed to help you create and launch your own continuing education courses. If you've ever thought about teaching but felt overwhelmed by the tech, compliance, or where to even start, this tool walks you through it all - step-by-step.
I also talk about group discounts available for practice owners (email me to discuss offering my CE Podcourses to your clinicians) and invite you to fill out a short survey to help shape future CE content.
If you're ready to move beyond the therapy room and share your expertise, this episode is for you.
Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide
Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.
Solution-Focused Therapy Guide72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.
I'm thrilled to welcome back my good friend and brilliant multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kym Tolson. If you've ever wondered how therapists can use AI to streamline their work, generate new income streams, or simply stop drowning in admin tasks, you're going to love this conversation.
Kym and I dive deep into her newest creation, The Thera AI Hub, a growing collection of over 35 done-for-you AI tools built specifically for therapists. From custom GPTs, to newsletter-building agents, to niche-finding and scalable-offer creators, Kym shows how therapists can reclaim their time, reduce burnout, and finally move toward the ideas they've been sitting on for years.
We also explore the evolving role of AI in mental health care including the big news about Cigna using AI as a first-line support tool, and talk candidly about what this means for the future of our field. Kym shares how therapists can stay relevant, adapt intentionally, and develop specialties AI can't replace.
Plus, she gives us an exciting look at upcoming features inside Berries, the AI-powered therapy note scribe where she serves as Clinical Director. Think smart treatment plans, automatic session summaries, homework suggestions, and even telehealth and EMR capabilities on the horizon.
If you're curious about leveraging AI to enhance your clinical work, build new offers, or simplify your business systems, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical tips, and plenty of "oh wow" moments.
I can't wait for you to listen. Kym always brings so much clarity, creativity, and encouragement. I know you'll walk away with at least one idea you're excited to try.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Get my CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians for FREE
Thera AI Hub + Clinical AI Club: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/AI-Tools-for-Therapists
AI Newsletter Opt In/Mastering AI Prompts for Therapists: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/Join-AI-Newsletter
AI Powered Private Practice Giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/m88558m/ai-powered-practice-giveaway
In this episode of The Therapy Show, I'm thrilled to chat with Dr. Tobin Richardson, a fellow continuing education creator and the founder of Save the Therapist. We dive into how Tobin combined his passion for narrative podcasting and his background in counselor education to create a unique, story-driven CE platform for therapists. He shares the behind-the-scenes of launching CE courses that actually engage and inspire, why he believes continuing education needs a serious upgrade, and how he's offering these courses completely free thanks to his creative business model.
We also get real about the challenges of building something meaningful, how to market CE content without burning out, and what it's like to cover nuanced, sometimes controversial topics with honesty and integrity. If you've ever thought about creating your own CE content or just want to hear how another therapist is innovating in the field, this episode is for you.
Tune in and get inspired by Tobin's journey and maybe even find your next favorite CE podcast.
Tobin Richardson, EdD, NCC, is a counselor educator with a decade of experience building and delivering innovative educational resources to therapists in both community mental health and large VC-backed provider organizations. Since launching in early 2025, his NPR-style CE platform Save the Therapist has garnered over 4,000 therapists registrants with over 7,000 course completions.
And don't forget! If you're ready to spend less time on notes and more time doing what you love, check out heyberries.com. Use code THERAPYSHOW50 for $50 off your first month with Berries.
Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide
Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.
Solution-Focused Therapy Guide72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.
In this episode, I'm sharing my recent conversation from Between Sessions with Berries, a podcast created for mental health professionals who want to simplify documentation, fight burnout, and reconnect with their purpose.
Kym Tolson and I dive into my journey from therapist to continuing-education creator, how burnout inspired me to reimagine CE for busy clinicians, and what it takes to blend creativity, courage, and aligned action into your career. We also discuss lessons learned from losing a major podcast sponsor, building confidence through reinvention, and the power of staying curious in the face of change.
If you've ever felt stuck, uninspired, or ready for something new in your professional life, this conversation will encourage you to take the next step - one aligned action at a time.
And don't forget! If you're ready to spend less time on notes and more time doing what you love, check out heyberries.com. Use code THERAPYSHOW50 for $50 off your first month with Berries.
Get my Coping with Political Stress Ebook and Peaceful Politics AI Guide
Therapist Conversation Framework: Politics in Session A printable PDF with 97 questions to navigate political talk in therapy - without taking sides.
Solution-Focused Therapy Guide72 questions + prompts to help adult clients clarify goals and move forward using SFT.
Check out all my Counselor Resources.