
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
Child Abuse vs Separation Anxiety

How Psychodrama Bypasses Cognitive Defenses

Personality Development vs. Personality Disorders

Gestalt with Rachel

Distinguishing OCD from OCPD

Defense Mechanisms: 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla

Demystifying Disorders: Dependent Personality Disorder

Assessments: Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS)

Beyond Fight or Flight: Panic Disorder

Demystifying Disorders: The Nuances of Eating Disorders

Theory to Therapy: Psychoanalysis vs Psychodynamic Therapy

Beyond the Dumpster Fire: The Web of Alcohol Use Disorder

Demystifying Disorders: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder

What about Safety Plans for the exam?

Grill and Drill: Transtheoretical Model of Therapy

Pica: Beyond Dirt and Paint Chips

Strength-Based Approach

Therapy to Therapy: Logotherapy

The Flex-Care Model of Therapy

Building Support Systems

Assessments: CAGE Questionnaire

Demystifying Disorders: Prolonged Grief Disorder

Demystifying Disorders: ADHD
