How Therapists Can Use AI Right Now: Tools, Trends & What’s Coming with Kym Tolson | marketing | private practice | mental health chatbots
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
Release Date: 11/20/2025
Treating Teen Anxiety: Clinical Strategies for Therapists with Ann Mac Prevost, LPC | Private Practice | Professional Development | Family Systems
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
In this episode of The Therapy Show, I chat with Ann Mac Prevost, a licensed professional counselor who specializes in teen anxiety. Ann Mac dives into how anxiety shows up in today's teens, why it’s more prevalent than ever, and how parents and therapists can help teens manage it effectively. We also explore the role of family systems, the impact of social media, and practical tools that support emotional growth in adolescents. In this episode, we cover: The most common anxiety presentations in teens today Why COVID and smartphones have intensified anxiety in adolescents How to know when...
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How Therapists Become Educators (Without Leaving Clinical Work) with Lisa Mustard | continuing education | Podcourses | private practice
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
At some point in your career as a therapist, the work begins to shift. You may feel a quiet pull to share what you’ve learned beyond the therapy room but feel unsure what that means or whether you’re “qualified” to teach. In this episode, I explore the transition from clinician to educator and why this identity shift can feel both exciting and uncomfortable. I talk about common myths therapists hold about teaching, ethical considerations, visibility, and how stepping into an educator role doesn’t require a new certification or a major career change. If you’re a mid-career or...
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How to Support Families Affected by Addiction Without Shame or Blame with S. Jeff Jones | Treatment | Family Therapy | Private Practice
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
🫐Sponsored by Berries: Use code for $50 off your first month - .🫐 In this episode I sit down with S. Jeff Jones, a therapist, interventionist, coach and author of . Jeff shares how his personal experiences and professional journey led him to develop a new, empowering model for working with families affected by addiction. We dive into why the traditional addiction framework often falls short—especially when it comes to supporting families—and how shame-based language can actually prevent healing. Jeff explains the difference between enabling addiction and...
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Therapy Without Bias: Serving Politically Underserved Clients with Dr. Andrew Hartz | Private Practice | Political Stress
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
In this episode I had a powerful conversation with Dr. Andrew Hartz, a clinical psychologist and founder of the Open Therapy Institute. We explored how politics, values, and therapy are increasingly showing up together in the therapy room and why that matters for both clients and clinicians. What’s New with : Berries now lets you generate a complete, personalized treatment plan in seconds - built from your diagnoses, session notes, and clinical preferences, using customizable templates that match your voice and style. Its powerful “golden thread” ensures your treatment plan and notes...
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Smarter Marketing Strategies for Therapists with Continuing Education Courses with Lisa Mustard | Podcourses | Burnout | NBCC approved
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
I’m breaking down what to do when the Facebook group grind stops working. I share real, practical strategies that I’ve used myself to market my continuing education Podcourses, without burning out or relying solely on social media. I talk about: Why Facebook posts lose momentum How to build a simple email marketing funnel that actually works Why partnerships and podcast guesting can open new doors The power of searchable, evergreen content And how to make it ridiculously easy for someone to buy your course If you’re tired of spinning your wheels, this episode will help you pivot, not...
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How to Plan Your Continuing Education, Certifications & Clinical Goals for 2026 with Lisa Mustard | Private Practice | Professional Development
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
I’m helping you plan your 2026 growth goals in this episode, whether that’s continuing education courses, certifications, clinical skills, or supervision. If you’re feeling a little unsure about where to focus next year, this is your chance to reflect, regroup, and set a clear, simple direction for your professional development. I’ll walk you through how to identify what actually worked in 2025, choose what’s worth your time in 2026, and share a few of my favorite tools that save time and reduce overwhelm - including a note-writing AI I’m loving, and a free CE Course Builder I...
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How Therapists Can Create CE Courses: Free CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians with Lisa Mustard | continuing education | Podcourses | therapist entrepreneurship
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
Sponsored by Berries AI: Use code for $50 off your first month - . If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved and other . In this episode of The Therapy Show, I share something I’ve been working on behind the scenes - a free tool I created just for mental health clinicians: the , a custom GPT designed to help you create and launch your own continuing education courses. If you've ever thought about teaching but felt overwhelmed by the tech, compliance, or where to even start,...
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How Therapists Can Use AI Right Now: Tools, Trends & What’s Coming with Kym Tolson | marketing | private practice | mental health chatbots
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
Sponsored by Berries: Use code for $50 off your first month - . If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved and other . I’m thrilled to welcome back my good friend and brilliant multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kym Tolson. If you’ve ever wondered how therapists can use AI to streamline their work, generate new income streams, or simply stop drowning in admin tasks, you’re going to love this conversation. Kym and I dive deep into her newest creation, The Thera AI Hub, a growing...
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Turning Podcasts into Continuing Education Courses: Dr. Tobin Richardson’s Journey with Save the Therapist | therapist entrepreneurship | affordable CEUs for therapists | professional development
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
Sponsored by Berries: Use code for $50 off your first month - . If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved and other . In this episode of The Therapy Show, I’m thrilled to chat with Dr. Tobin Richardson, a fellow continuing education creator and the founder of . We dive into how Tobin combined his passion for narrative podcasting and his background in counselor education to create a unique, story-driven CE platform for therapists. He shares the behind-the-scenes of launching CE...
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How Podcourses Are Changing Continuing Education for Therapists with Lisa Mustard | Podcourses | therapist entrepreneurship | burnout recovery
Continuing Education for Mental Health Counselors: Therapy Show with Lisa Mustard
Sponsored by Berries: Use code for $50 off your first month - . If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved and other . In this episode, I’m sharing my recent conversation from Between Sessions with Berries, a podcast created for mental health professionals who want to simplify documentation, fight burnout, and reconnect with their purpose. Kym Tolson and I dive into my journey from therapist to continuing-education creator, how burnout inspired me to reimagine CE for busy clinicians, and...
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If you are a therapist or counselor looking for continuing education, check out my NBCC Approved $5 Podcourses and other continuing education offerings. Plus, get your first Podcourse half off.
I’m thrilled to welcome back my good friend and brilliant multi-passionate entrepreneur, Kym Tolson. If you’ve ever wondered how therapists can use AI to streamline their work, generate new income streams, or simply stop drowning in admin tasks, you’re going to love this conversation.
Kym and I dive deep into her newest creation, The Thera AI Hub, a growing collection of over 35 done-for-you AI tools built specifically for therapists. From custom GPTs, to newsletter-building agents, to niche-finding and scalable-offer creators, Kym shows how therapists can reclaim their time, reduce burnout, and finally move toward the ideas they’ve been sitting on for years.
We also explore the evolving role of AI in mental health care including the big news about Cigna using AI as a first-line support tool, and talk candidly about what this means for the future of our field. Kym shares how therapists can stay relevant, adapt intentionally, and develop specialties AI can’t replace.
Plus, she gives us an exciting look at upcoming features inside Berries, the AI-powered therapy note scribe where she serves as Clinical Director. Think smart treatment plans, automatic session summaries, homework suggestions, and even telehealth and EMR capabilities on the horizon.
If you're curious about leveraging AI to enhance your clinical work, build new offers, or simplify your business systems, this episode is packed with inspiration, practical tips, and plenty of “oh wow” moments.
I can’t wait for you to listen. Kym always brings so much clarity, creativity, and encouragement. I know you’ll walk away with at least one idea you’re excited to try.
Links mentioned in the episode:
Get my CE Course Builder for Mental Health Clinicians for FREE
Thera AI Hub + Clinical AI Club: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/AI-Tools-for-Therapists
AI Newsletter Opt In/Mastering AI Prompts for Therapists: https://kymtolson.kartra.com/page/Join-AI-Newsletter
AI Powered Private Practice Giveaway: https://kingsumo.com/g/m88558m/ai-powered-practice-giveaway