Passing your National Licensing Exam

Getting licensed can open up incredible opportunities, but the exam can seem daunting. Our podcasts make passing more achievable and even fun. Dr Hutchinson and Stacy’s energy and passion for this content will get you motivated and confident.

We break things down in understandable ways - no stuffiness or complexity and focus on the critical parts you need so your valuable study time counts. You’ll come away feeling like, “I can do this!” Whether it’s nailing down diagnoses, theoretical approaches, or applying ethics in challenging situations, we help you get into a licensed mindset. Knowledge domains we cover in these podcasts include:

Professional Practice and Ethics
Intake, Assessment, & Diagnosis
Areas of Clinical Focus
Treatment Planning
Counseling Skills and Interventions
Core Counseling Attributes
And, of course, the DSM-5-TR.

If you listen, you might surprise yourself at how much you absorb and enjoy it along the way. Take that first step – you’ll gain confidence and valuable skills and feel confident getting ready for your licensing exam!

Contributors

Host

Dr. Linton Hutchinson, LMHC

Dr. Linton Hutchinson, LMHC, is a licensed mental health counselor who works with Graduate students who are becoming licensed as LMHC, LPC, MFT, and LCPC therapists. He has a degree in Counseling Psychology and Mental Health Counseling. He has taught at (Nova Southeastern, the University of Central Florida, Rollins College, and Webster University …where he designed the master's counseling program in Florida).

For the past 26 years, he has prepared students for licensure online at CounselingExam.com and offers Master Classes covering the DSM-5. His passion is dream analysis, and he has presented seminars worldwide on using dreams in counseling.

https://CounselingExam.com

Co-host

Eric

Co-host

Stacy

Stacy is currently the Content Curator at CounselingExam.com, where she is responsible for designing educational presentations on all subjects related to the helping professions and specifically the NCMHCE Counseling Exam. Stacy comes from the medical field and is an expert on the DSM-5. She is also a Certified Coach and works with students suffering from test anxiety. Stacy helps students manage and overcome test anxiety by offering online coaching. Additionally, Stacy teaches essential skills to combat test anxiety using Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy skills offering holistic, motivational, and inspiration to help improve self-esteem and confidence.