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Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
Release Date: 10/09/2025
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In this Podcourse episode, I sit down with Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer, a licensed professional counselor, professor, and director of the PhD program in Counselor Education at Columbia International University. Dr. Stuhlreyer shares how his clinical work, research, and experience leading men’s retreats have shaped his approach to understanding and supporting men’s mental health.
Together, we explore how therapists can recognize the unique challenges men face such as loneliness, emotional isolation, and the pressure to succeed while also understanding how conflicting cultural messages create cognitive dissonance and emotional distress. Dr. Stuhlreyer offers evidence-based strategies, including attachment-focused and cognitive-behavioral approaches, to help male clients regulate emotions, develop authentic relationships, and align their sense of identity and purpose.
Our hope is that you’ll walk away with practical strategies you can integrate into your clinical work right away and you can also earn one NBCC continuing education contact hour by completing this Podcourse.
🎧 Listen for free, or earn 1 NBCC-approved continuing education contact hour for just $5.
🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code TherapyShow50 for $50 off your first month - CLICK HERE.🫐
Learning Objectives
After completing this Podcourse, participants will be able to:
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Analyze the unique factors that influence men’s mental health needs across diverse social and cultural contexts.
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Identify common presenting issues and behavioral patterns among men in counseling, including loneliness, avoidance, and compulsive sexual behaviors.
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Apply evidence-based and relationship-focused counseling strategies to help men address cognitive dissonance, emotional dysregulation, and barriers to healthy attachment.
About Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer: Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer is a Licensed Professional Counselor, professor, and Director of the PhD in Counselor Education and Supervision program at Columbia International University. He operates a private practice in Cincinnati, Ohio, where he primarily works with men and couples. Dr. Stuhlreyer’s work focuses on helping men address loneliness, emotional disconnection, and compulsive behaviors while rediscovering meaning and purpose through authentic relationships and healthy attachment.
About Lisa: Lisa Mustard, MPH, EdS, LMFT, has over 15 years of experience as a marriage and family therapist. She has worked in college counseling, addiction recovery, and with military service members and families. Lisa is passionate about helping therapists grow personally and professionally through innovative and accessible continuing education opportunities.
Continuing Education Contact Hours: Mustard Consulting, LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7061. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Mustard Consulting, LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs.
Completion Requirements: To obtain your certificate of completion, you must listen entirely to the audio, pass the Podcourse completion quiz, and complete a satisfaction survey.
Refund Policy: No refunds are provided for self-study courses.
Disclosure Statement for Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer: Financial: Dr. Steve Stuhlreyer receives an honorarium from Mustard Consulting, LLC for this speaking engagement.
Disclaimer: The Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard is for informational and entertainment purposes only and should not be considered a substitute for professional advice. Always consult with your own healthcare provider regarding any personal health or medical conditions.
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