The Thoughtful Counselor

The Thoughtful Counselor


Latest Episodes

EP262: Worthiness, Values, and Self Love
November 17, 2023

Dr. Andy Choi shares his journey from his graduate education to his current role as a licensed psychologist. Andy shares how scholars, mentors, friends, and family influence his work today. For more

EP261: Unveiling Maternal Mental Health Truths
November 03, 2023

In this episode, join Dr. Jessica Tyler in an enlightening conversation on maternal mental health with Kellie Wicklund, psychotherapist and Clinical Director of the Maternal Wellness Center. Kellie de

EP260: Understanding Middle Adulthood Lifespan Development Through a Cultural Lens
October 20, 2023

In our last episode of the series "Lifespan Development Through a Cultural Lens," Dr. J. Kelly Coker shares her work exploring middle adulthood development. She dives into topics that are not often di

EP259: Lived Experiences of African American Women in Counseling Leadership
October 06, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Asha Dickerson will discuss her journey as an African American women who has held several leadership roles in counseling. For more on our guests, links from the conversation, an

EP258: Lift As You Rise: Getting Involved in Counseling Leadership and Advocacy
September 12, 2023

Drs. Derek X Seward and Megan Speciale sit down for a compelling interview with Dr. Carlos Hipolito-Delgado as he shares his personal journey into counseling leadership and professional advocacy. Thro

EP257: The Neurodivergent Movement: A Multicultural Perspective
September 01, 2023

In this episode, Natasha Villalobos discusses her experience working with clients who identify with neurodivergent. She provides a multicultural lens on how to work with this population in an affirmin

EP256: Queer Womxn of Color: Healing and Liberation
August 18, 2023

In this episode, Drs. Ana Guadalupe Reyes (they/elle) and Mnica Rodrguez Delgado (she/ella) share their experiences working with and on behalf of queer womxn of color in counseling. They discuss the

EP255: Racial Battle Fatigue
August 04, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Asia Lyons meets with Dr. Dsa Karye Daniel to discuss the tenants of Racial Battle Fatigue. Throughout their conversation, they reflect on the experiences of Black Teachers and h

EP254: The Intersection of Diagnosis and Social Justice
July 21, 2023

In this episode, Dr. Jessica Tyler sits with Christine Banks-Van Allen to discuss the intersection between mental health diagnosis and social justice. We explore the real-life impact of diagnoses on i

EP253: Understanding Emerging and Late Adulthood Lifespan Development Through a Cultural Lens
July 07, 2023

In the fourth episode in our series on cultural and contextual approaches to lifespan development, Dr. Savitri Dixon-Saxon shares her expertise on the development of adults. She discusses emerging adu