
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!
Episodes
Beyond Fight or Flight: Panic Disorder

The Nuances of Eating Disorders: A Clinical Guide for Exam Preparation

Psychoanalysis vs Psychodynamic Therapy: Key Differences for Clinical Practice

Beyond the Dumpster Fire: The Web of Alcohol Use Disorder

PMDD: What Every Test-taker Needs to Know

What about Safety Plans for the exam?

Grill and Drill: Transtheoretical Model of Therapy

Pica: Beyond Dirt and Paint Chips

Strength-Based Approach

Logotherapy

The Flex-Care Model of Therapy

Building Support Systems

CAGE Questionnaire: Assessing Alcohol Use Disorder

Demystifying Disorders: Prolonged Grief Disorder

Demystifying Disorders: ADHD

Demystifying Disorders: Trichotillomania

Demystifying Disorders: PTSD

Demystifying Disorders: Cyclothymic Disorder

Ethics: FERPA Compliance

Theory to Therapy: Psychoanalytic Therapy

Assessments: Addiction Severity Index

Theory to Therapy: Jungian Psychology

Short-Term and Long-Term Goals, Part 2
