Passing your National Licensing Exam

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Courses #52

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!

Recent Episodes
  • Child Abuse vs Separation Anxiety
    Jun 6, 2025 – 12:04
  • How Psychodrama Bypasses Cognitive Defenses
    May 30, 2025 – 14:13
  • Personality Development vs. Personality Disorders
    May 23, 2025 – 06:37
  • Gestalt with Rachel
    May 15, 2025 – 13:40
  • Distinguishing OCD from OCPD
    May 8, 2025 – 13:52
  • Defense Mechanisms: 100 Men vs. 1 Gorilla
    May 7, 2025 – 04:05
  • Demystifying Disorders: Dependent Personality Disorder
    May 1, 2025 – 22:31
  • Assessments: Subjective Units of Distress Scale (SUDS)
    Apr 29, 2025 – 11:15
  • Beyond Fight or Flight: Panic Disorder
    Apr 22, 2025 – 13:09
  • Demystifying Disorders: The Nuances of Eating Disorders
    Apr 15, 2025 – 09:59
  • Theory to Therapy: Psychoanalysis vs Psychodynamic Therapy
    Apr 8, 2025 – 05:38
  • Beyond the Dumpster Fire: The Web of Alcohol Use Disorder
    Apr 4, 2025 – 18:59
  • Demystifying Disorders: Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder
    Mar 28, 2025 – 09:36
  • What about Safety Plans for the exam?
    Mar 21, 2025 – 13:25
  • Grill and Drill: Transtheoretical Model of Therapy
    Mar 18, 2025 – 22:38
  • Pica: Beyond Dirt and Paint Chips
    Mar 10, 2025 – 21:47
  • Strength-Based Approach
    Mar 7, 2025 – 09:49
  • Therapy to Therapy: Logotherapy
    Mar 3, 2025 – 19:54
  • The Flex-Care Model of Therapy
    Feb 25, 2025 – 09:26
  • Building Support Systems
    Jan 25, 2025 – 12:34
  • Assessments: CAGE Questionnaire
    Jan 14, 2025 – 11:13
  • Demystifying Disorders: Prolonged Grief Disorder
    Jan 7, 2025 – 10:33
  • Demystifying Disorders: ADHD
    Jan 3, 2025 – 16:34
  • Demystifying Disorders: Trichotillomania
    Dec 31, 2024 – 14:56
  • Demystifying Disorders: PTSD
    Dec 27, 2024 – 10:34
  • Demystifying Disorders: Cyclothymic Disorder
    Dec 24, 2024 – 17:51
  • Ethics: FERPA Compliance
    Dec 20, 2024 – 12:59
  • Theory to Therapy: Psychoanalytic Therapy
    Dec 17, 2024 – 06:38
  • Assessments: Addiction Severity Index
    Dec 13, 2024 – 03:20
  • Theory to Therapy: Jungian Psychology
    Dec 6, 2024 – 05:55
  • Short-Term and Long-Term Goals, Part 2
    Dec 2, 2024 – 09:39
  • Short-Term vs. Long-Term Goals, Part 1
    Nov 29, 2024 – 08:10
  • Couples Therapy: The Gottman Method
    Nov 25, 2024 – 04:37
  • What the heck is Choice Theory?
    Nov 22, 2024 – 08:15
  • Assessments: The Beck Hopelessness Scale
    Nov 18, 2024 – 04:15
  • EAP Confidentiality: Balancing Client Privacy and Reporting Obligations
    Oct 29, 2024 – 05:58
  • Demystifying Disorders: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
    Oct 25, 2024 – 16:49
  • Demystifying Disorders: Adjustment Disorder
    Oct 22, 2024 – 18:43
  • Assessments: The Penn State Worry Questionnaire
    Oct 18, 2024 – 09:36
  • Demystifying Disorders: Understanding Symptoms & Treatment for Panic Disorder
    Oct 8, 2024 – 08:40
  • Assessments: Clinician Administered PTSD Scale for the DSM-5
    Sep 20, 2024 – 09:24
  • Assessments: Beck Anxiety Inventory
    Sep 17, 2024 – 07:14
  • Demystifying Disorders: Avoidant Personality Disorder, Part 2
    Sep 13, 2024 – 10:59
  • Demystifying Disorders: Avoidant Personality Disorder, Part 1
    Sep 11, 2024 – 11:01
  • Demystifying Disorders: Borderline Personality Disorder
    Sep 6, 2024 – 16:21
  • Demystifying Disorders: Narcissistic Personality Disorder
    Aug 30, 2024 – 06:24
  • What do I need to know about the DSM-5-TR Online Assessment Measures?
    Aug 27, 2024 – 05:44
  • Managing Test Anxiety, Part 2
    Aug 23, 2024 – 20:44
  • Managing Test Anxiety, Part 1
    Aug 20, 2024 – 10:48
  • Conquering Test Anxiety: Effective Strategies and Insights
    Aug 16, 2024 – 20:44
Recent Reviews
  • Channary
    Great for licensing and beyond !
    Dr Hutchinson and Ms. Frost are amazing at breaking down difficult concepts and ideas. Their podcasts have saved me several times over when I took my test and in my private practice. Thank you both and Bartton too for your time, energy, dedication, commitment and support to the field of therapy, from baby therapists to seasoned ones too!
  • m5guard14
    Great resource!
    I have been listening to this podcast while driving to help with the information I’ve been reading in preparation of my upcoming exams. Dr. Hutchinson and Stacy keep me intrigued throughout each episode.
  • KP572018
    Recommended to anyone preparing for the exam
    This podcast was essential in helping me pass my exam! Linton’s different tips for memorization were so helpful and the application of therapies definitely were a huge part in me passing!
  • :):(;)8):p
    THANK YOU
    This show was a gamechanger in helping me find time to study while commuting or in between classes/clients. Thank you Linton, Stacey, and Eric for the informative and in depth yet quick reviews. I passed, and recognized some questions only because I listened to this podcast. THANK YOU
  • Shebbus
    Helped me pass the NCMHCE
    This podcast was a major pillar to my studies for this exam. Relative, informative and endearing, the podcast format enabled easy repeat listens in the kitchen, car, or on a walk. I found myself giggling with the hosts and writing my own study cards based on the episode summaries. This kept me from burning out on my studies, which was crucial to crossing the finish line. Thank you Linton, Stacy, and Eric!
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