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In this episode of Licensure Lifeline, host Matt Lawson breaks down the Top 5 counseling theorists every future therapist needs to know for the NCE, NCMHCE, and LCSW exam. Learn how key figures like Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler, Carl Rogers, B.F. Skinner, and Albert Ellis shaped the foundation of modern psychotherapy—and how their work still shows up on today’s licensure exams.
Matt explains the core concepts behind each theory, shares easy-to-remember study tips, and walks through real-world examples to help you apply theory to practice. Plus, play along with a “Who Said It?” quote quiz to test your retention.
Whether you’re preparing for your counseling licensure exam or refreshing your foundational knowledge as a clinician, this episode will help you study smarter, not harder.
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Study Stack – Teach It to Learn It
Segment Name: Study Stack
Focus: Retrieval practice through verbal explanation
Purpose: Teach listeners how to solidify their understanding of theories through active recall and spoken repetition
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In this episode of Licensure Lifeline, host Matt Lawson breaks down the Top 5 counseling theorists every future therapist needs to know for the NCE, NCMHCE, and LCSW exam. Learn how key figures like Sigmund Freud, Alfred Adler, Carl Rogers, B.F. Skinner, and Albert Ellis shaped the foundation of modern psychotherapy—and how their work still shows up on today’s licensure exams.
Matt explains the core concepts behind each theory, shares easy-to-remember study tips, and walks through real-world examples to help you apply theory to practice. Plus, play along with a “Who Said It?” quote quiz to test your retention.
Whether you’re preparing for your counseling licensure exam or refreshing your foundational knowledge as a clinician, this episode will help you study smarter, not harder.
🔗 Courier Mail (original story): In The News
Queensland researchers in new depression battle
Study Stack – Teach It to Learn It
Segment Name: Study Stack
Focus: Retrieval practice through verbal explanation
Purpose: Teach listeners how to solidify their understanding of theories through active recall and spoken repetition
Key Talking Points:
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