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Why We Started The Counselor Edge

A Vision for Uplifting Mental Health Professionals

For years, we worked as counselor educators—mentoring, teaching, and passing on knowledge that universities and organizations deemed essential. While we took pride in this work, there were always moments when we wondered: What if education could be more than just meeting requirements? What if it could inspire?

Those quiet moments, as we shared triumphs and frustrations, planted the seed for what has become The Counselor Edge. As mental health professionals, we understand the weight of the work. Our jobs aren’t just hard; they demand everything we have. And for many clinicians, that weight often leads to fear, burnout, or a loss of passion.

But we believe in something different. We believe in passion—the kind that reignites your commitment to your work and your clients. The kind that reminds you why you started this journey in the first place.

The Problem with Mental Health Continuing Education Today

When we began researching the continuing education (CE) landscape, we were shocked by what we found:

  • Courses that prioritized convenience over quality.
  • Content designed to meet minimum standards instead of advancing clinicians’ knowledge.
  • Outdated PowerPoints, poorly written quizzes, and irrelevant material masquerading as “education.”

Simply put, many CE providers have become CE mills—prioritizing quantity over quality. Anyone can post an article and slap on a quiz. But where’s the value? Where’s the transformation?

What Makes The Counselor Edge Different

At The Counselor Edge, we’re not about checking boxes. We’re about equipping clinicians with knowledge and skills that empower them in their practice. Our mission is rooted in passion and purpose:

  • Accreditation You Can Trust: Our NBCC ACEP provider status wasn’t easy to achieve, and that’s the point. It ensures our courses meet the highest standards for psychologists, social workers, marriage and family therapists, and professional counselors.
  • Application-Based Learning: Our courses aren’t just about passing a quiz; they’re about making you a better clinician. Every lesson is designed to help you apply what you’ve learned in real-world scenarios.
  • Passion for Clinicians: We care deeply about the people who care for others. You’re not just taking a course; you’re part of a movement to elevate the field of mental health care.

Why Passion Matters

“When you are the thin line between a client’s life or death, you don’t just need to know your stuff. You need to KNOW that you know your stuff.”

This is what drives us. Education isn’t just about information—it’s about transformation. It’s about giving clinicians the confidence and clarity they need to not just survive in their work but to thrive.

We’re here to remind you that your work matters. That your passion matters. And that continuing education can be so much more than a requirement—it can be a source of renewal.

Join Us!

As we launch The Counselor Edge, we invite you to join us on this journey. Together, we can create a future where continuing education uplifts, equips, and inspires mental health professionals to make a lasting impact.

Let’s change the way we think about continuing education. Let’s bring passion back to the profession!

Welcome to The Counselor Edge.

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