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94. A New Horizon: The Ins and Outs of ADHD Assessments for Master’s-level Clinicians with Erin McCarthy Shaw

Release Date: 01/16/2025

102. Breaking the Stigma: New Perspectives on Addiction and Recovery with Michael Chiappione

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Tune in to The Colleague Down the Hall Podcast for an insightful conversation with Michael Chiapone, LCSW, as he explores addiction and recovery through the unique lens of music and film. This episode sheds light on the power of creative tools in therapy, the importance of reducing stigma, and how understanding shame and connection can transform treatment approaches. “Get back to a bigger ‘What is this’? If this person was your patient, what are they trying to say? Where are they? Where are they in the stages of change? Where are they in a cycle of addiction? And to try to tease...

101. Future-Proofing Your Private Practice: Navigating 2025 with Confidence with Valery Krieg

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Want to stay ahead in your private practice? Valery Krieg joins Jeanene Wolfe In this episode to discuss future-proofing your practice in an ever-changing landscape. They dive into marketing strategies, burnout prevention, and navigating industry shifts, plus an inside look at the upcoming Savvy Practice Summit, a free virtual event packed with expert advice on marketing, scaling, and financial strategy for therapists.The sign-up form for the summit is in the show notes. Tune in now and take your next steps toward success! “The first thing that I always tell my clients that I work...

100. The Cost of Care: Why Therapists Are Struggling to Stay Afloat with Miranda Palmer

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In this milestone 100th episode of The Colleague Down The Hall Podcast, Jeanene Wolfe welcomes Miranda Palmer, LMFT, a passionate therapist advocate, to discuss the financial and systemic challenges facing therapists today. Miranda shares insights from a recent discussion on the biggest problems therapists encounter. She highlights unsustainable insurance reimbursement rates, financial instability, and the increasing number of therapists leaving the profession. They dive into the complexities of insurance contracts, clawbacks, and the impact of venture capital-backed companies entering the...

99. Geek Therapy: Fandoms, Healing, and the Power of Play with Ariel Landrum

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Jeanene Wolfe welcomes Ariel Landrum to discuss how geek therapy integrates clients' passions and fandoms into therapy, using media consumption as a tool for self-discovery. The conversation explores the use of RPGs, video games, and collaborative media engagement in therapy, alongside practical applications for different age groups and theoretical approaches. Ariel highlights the importance of staying current with pop culture, addressing parental concerns about video games, and teaching digital citizenship. Ethical considerations in online therapy, including HIPAA compliance and safe digital...

98. The Power of Vulnerability: Why Therapists Need to Be Vulnerable Too

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In this episode of The Colleague Down the Hall Podcast, Jeanene Wolfe explores a topic that therapists encourage in clients but often struggle with themselves—vulnerability. While we create safe spaces for others, many of us hesitate to open up with colleagues, fearing judgment or self-doubt. Jeanene unpacks why vulnerability feels risky in the therapy field, the challenges it presents, and how avoiding it can lead to isolation and burnout. She shares her own journey in private practice and offers practical steps to build a safe, supportive professional network. Whether it's finding a...

97. Blending Tarot with Therapy: Insights from Dreya Blume

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In this episode of the Colleague Down the Hall Podcast, Jeanene Wolfe welcomes Dreya Blume, a licensed clinical social worker and long-time Tarot practitioner, to explore the integration of Tarot into therapy. Dreya delves into the history of Tarot, its misconceptions, and its use as a projective tool rather than fortunetelling. She shares her Tarot journey, its parallels to inkblot tests, and how she uses it in sessions to help clients connect with their intuition. The discussion covers the importance of open-mindedness in therapy, authenticity in practice, and the growing acceptance of...

96. The Business of CEUs: From Building Courses to Marketing to Creating Additional Income Streams with Michelle Risser

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In this episode, Jeanene Wolfe chats with Michelle Risser, a therapist turned CEU provider and multi-passionate entrepreneur. Michelle shares her journey from working in HIV/AIDS social work to teaching large conferences and eventually becoming a CEU provider during COVID as a way to explore additional income streams. She discusses the paperwork and approval process, emphasizing that it shouldn't deter therapists from sharing their expertise. Using the acronym KEEP (Knowledge, Education, Experience, Passion), Michelle helps therapists identify their unique strengths and build courses on topics...

95. Creating Safe Spaces: Working with Intimate Partner Violence with Dr. Keith Klostermann

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In this episode of the Colleague Down the Hall Podcast, Jeanene Wolfe welcomes Dr. Keith Klostermann to tackle the critical topic of intimate partner violence (IPV). They explore how the pandemic exposed the complexities of IPV, with Dr. Klosterman breaking down its various forms—physical, emotional, financial, and sexual—and discussing its prevalence across diverse demographics. The conversation emphasizes the importance of creating safe spaces, recognizing subtle signs, and integrating explicit safety planning into therapy. “I think it's figuring out, does the client feel...

94. A New Horizon: The Ins and Outs of ADHD Assessments for Master’s-level Clinicians with Erin McCarthy Shaw

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Join us for an enlightening conversation in Episode 94 of Conversations in Depth with Therapists, where host Jeanene Wolfe sits down with Erin McCarthy Shaw, a board-certified psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner. Discover how Erin’s advanced training in neuropsychiatric and educational assessments is transforming mental health care by addressing ADHD, autism, and more. From ethical considerations and practical implementation to tackling skepticism and accessibility challenges, this episode dives deep into the value of comprehensive evaluations. “It's access to care. We...

93. (From the Archive) Exploring Money Mindset As A Therapist with Megan Hale

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Megan Hale joins me for an episode about money mindset for therapists. She discusses the need to examine our relationship with money and ways our mindset holds us back in our work. Megan shares that having a nourishing relationship with money and the changes in perspective that come with that, allows therapists to have better business and personal goals. “And a lot of times, you have to make some hard calls and some value based decisions on what's going to be best for the sustainability of your practice. And I think the other mindset piece that goes into that is oftentimes it's...

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“It's access to care. We don't have enough people to do anything for mental health. We don't have enough therapists. We don't have enough prescribers. When I tried to take a step back from prescribing, I feel like I got more referrals because there's very few people taking patients right now. And so the same is true with assessment. There's simply not enough really talented, skilled practitioners that are doing this.”

Let’s talk more about:

***Value of Comprehensive Assessments: Assessments offer deeper insights into conditions like ADHD and autism, enabling more effective and personalized treatment plans.

***Streamlining Mental Health Care: Integrating assessments into practice reduces wait times, improves convenience for patients, and eliminates the need for multiple providers.

***Overcoming Challenges and Misunderstandings: Understanding skepticism from other practitioners and clarifying the role of master’s level practitioners are essential for broader acceptance of these services.

***Networking and Collaboration are Key: Building relationships with educators, therapists, and other professionals enhances the impact and visibility of assessment services.

About Erin McCarthy Shaw:

Erin McCarthy Shaw is a board certified psychiatric-mental health nurse practitioner specializing in comprehensive neuropsychiatric and educational assessments. She is licensed in NY and CT. Erin is a graduate of Yale University's advanced practice psychiatric nursing program. Her experience includes internships at Yale Behavioral Health Services of Hamden and the Yale Child Study Center. She was part of the pioneering team at Yale-New Haven Hospital's psychiatric observation unit and later supported various research initiatives at the National Center for PTSD's Clinical Neurosciences Division through the Connecticut VA Medical Center and Yale School of Medicine. Erin has also completed extensive post-master's training in psychological assessment under the guidance of Darlene Sousa, PhD of MindfulU Consulting.

In the last year, Erin's practice has evolved to combine traditional psychiatric assessment methods with established neuropsychological and psychoeducational testing approaches. This comprehensive methodology integrates multiple specialized evaluations into a single, cohesive process, reducing her clients' need to coordinate care across multiple providers and improving access to care.

Connect with Erin:

Website: www.erinmccarthyshaw.com

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