Booking Overview
Metrics
Episodes: 321
Frequency: Every two weeks
Rating: 4.5/5.0
Estimated listeners: 1,000 - 10,000
Listener location: USA
YouTube: 1.0k subscribers
Instagram: 2.0k followers
Contact Information
Publicly listed emails
thethoughtfulcounselor@gmail.com
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Host
Margaret Lamar - Margaret Lamar hosts conversations about current issues in counseling and psychotherapy, connecting clinical practice with research and professional education.
Desa Karye Daniel - Desa Karye Daniel hosts conversations examining counseling, psychotherapy, grief, social justice, and community care.
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Recent Guest Discussions
Kristi Harris - Pediatric Occupational Therapy, Sensory Processing, Child Behavior, Dysregulation, Sensory Overwhelm, And Interdisciplinary Referrals.
Holly Truhlar - Grief, Community Care, System Collapse, Healing, And Connection.
Diane Jung Gallo - Psychologists For Justice In Palestine, Social Justice Action, Advocacy Fatigue, And Organizational Initiatives.
Karen Suyemoto - Psychologists For Justice In Palestine, Social Justice Action, Advocacy Fatigue, And Organizational Initiatives.
Carlos Castaneda - Artificial Intelligence In Counseling And Counselor Education, Between-session Support, Training Simulations, Administrative Work, Cultural Responsiveness, Bias Mitigation, And Human-centered Care.
Recent Topics
Episodes
EP320: A Counselor's Guide to Pediatric Occupational Therapy
September 07, 2026
Occupational therapist Kristi Harris joins Margaret Lamar to explore how understanding a child's sensory system can transform the way counselors, parents, and educators respond to challenging behaviors. Together they discuss the "hidden senses" of proprioception, vestibular processing, and interoception, and why so many behaviors that appear oppositional are actually signs of dysregulation or sensory overwhelm. Kristi offers practical guidance for recognizing when occupational therapy may be ...
EP319: From Collapse to Care: Rebuilding Through Grief
August 24, 2026
In this heartfelt episode, Desa Karye Daniel sits down with Holly Truhlar to explore the profound themes of grief, liberation, rupture, and repair through the lens of community care. Together, they delve into personal experiences of how grief has manifested in their lives, sharing intimate stories and reflections. The conversation also touches on the concept of system collapse and Holly's unique passion for mules, weaving together insights that resonate deeply with listeners. Join them for an...
EP318: Counseling in Mandarin: What professional counselors and mental health providers need to know
August 10, 2026
In this episode we learn about the first Mandarin language speaking counseling certification program in CACREP accredited counseling program and explore how the program was developed. The guests share their lived experiences as Mandarin speaking professional counselors and as instructors in the certification program. For more on our guests, links from the conversation, and APA citation for this episode visit https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast The Thought...
Frequently asked questions
How do I get in touch with The Thoughtful Counselor?
The Thoughtful Counselor is hosted by Margaret Lamar and Desa Karye Daniel. Its publicly listed email is thethoughtfulcounselor@gmail.com. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.
What is the email for The Thoughtful Counselor?
The publicly listed email for The Thoughtful Counselor: thethoughtfulcounselor@gmail.com.
How many listeners does The Thoughtful Counselor have?
Podseeker estimates The Thoughtful Counselor reaches 1,000 to 10,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.
Who is an ideal guest for The Thoughtful Counselor?
The Thoughtful Counselor typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Licensed counselors and mental-health professionals, counselor educators, behavioral-health researchers, allied clinicians, and leaders or practitioners with relevant expertise in counseling, psychotherapy, professional education, or mental-health advocacy. Common among recent guests: Professional practice in counseling, psychotherapy, or an allied behavioral-health field; Research, teaching, or program development in counseling or mental-health education; Leadership or substantive involvement in mental-health, professional, or social-justice initiatives. Recent guests include Kristi Harris, Holly Truhlar, and Diane Jung Gallo.
How hard is it to get booked on The Thoughtful Counselor?
Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.
What topics does The Thoughtful Counselor cover?
Recent episodes cover Health, Mental Health, Counseling, Psychotherapy, and Counselor Education. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.
Publicly listed emails
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