NBCC Approved Courses
Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC has been approved by NBCC as an Approved Continuing Education Provider, ACEP No. 7987. Programs that do not qualify for NBCC credit are clearly identified. Dr. Paulson Professional Counseling LLC is solely responsible for all aspects of the programs. The courses listed on this page qualify for NBCC continuing education credit and are designed for National Certified Counselors (NCC), Licensed Professional Counselors, Licensed Mental Health Counselors, Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists, and Licensed Clinical Social Workers. Topics span clinical ethics and jurisprudence, diagnosis and treatment planning, trauma-informed care, suicide assessment and prevention, clinical supervision, telehealth practice, and cultural responsiveness. Every course is offered in the home study format approved by NBCC, consisting of text-based learning materials paired with an assessment that demonstrates completion. All courses are fully online and self-paced, so you can complete your required hours on your own schedule. Once you finish a course and pass the post test, your certificate is available for immediate download, with hours reported to CE Broker automatically where applicable. Courses approved through NAADAC or the Florida Certification Board are listed under their own categories.
Psychotherapy Theories for Kansas Professionals (5 CE Hours)
Participants will integrate cognitive-behavioral, psychodynamic, and interpersonal techniques into individualized treatment plans.
Learners will evaluate the ethical implications of implementing specific theoretical frameworks with diverse client populations.
Practitioners will utilize evidence-based strategies to address complex clinical presentations, including co-occurring disorders and trauma.
Addiction Therapies and 12-Step Modalities (5 CE Hours)
Participants will integrate 12-step facilitation and group therapy dynamics into comprehensive, individualized addiction treatment plans.
Learners will evaluate the neurobiological and cognitive mechanisms driving both substance use and process addictions, particularly gambling and disordered eating.
Practitioners will utilize the Transtheoretical Model and CBT to manage cravings, identify high-risk situations, and develop robust relapse prevention plans.
Crisis Counseling and Immediate Stabilization (5 CE Hours)
Participants will apply the Hybrid Model of Crisis Intervention to rapidly assess physical safety and stabilize highly dysregulated clients in short-term therapeutic settings.
Learners will utilize specific, collaborative communication strategies to de-escalate severe emotional distress and facilitate immediate client coping mechanisms.
Counselors will implement rigorous emergency telehealth protocols to safely manage remote crises in strict compliance with Kansas BSRB jurisdictional regulations.
Assessment and Appraisal in Clinical Practice (3 CE Hours)
Participants will conduct comprehensive clinical interviews and mental status examinations to gather vital biopsychosocial data and assess acute client risk.
Learners will evaluate the psychometric properties of standardized instruments to select culturally appropriate assessments that match their specific licensure qualifications.
Counselors will implement rigorous ethical protocols for administering remote assessments via telehealth platforms to ensure test security and client safety.
Career Development and Lifestyle Counseling (3 CE Hours)
Practitioners will evaluate foundational theories of vocational choice to effectively guide clients through complex career transitions and occupational identity crises.
Participants will utilize evidence-based decision-making models and motivational interviewing techniques to resolve client ambivalence regarding significant lifestyle changes.
Learners will rigorously assess emotional fitness and implement resilience strategies to help clients mitigate workplace burnout and navigate occupational stress.
Resolving Sexual Disorders in Clinical Counseling (3 CE Hours)
Participants will implement a principle-based stepped care model to efficiently assess and treat low sexual desire and sexual pain disorders.
Learners will utilize cognitive-behavioral techniques and psychoeducation to resolve client ambivalence and address maladaptive sexual schemas.
Counselors will apply strict ethical mandates from the ACA Code of Ethics regarding professional boundaries and dual relationships to prevent client harm.
Resolving Systemic Dynamics in Couples and Families (4 CE Hours)
Learners will implement structural and transgenerational family systems theories to conceptualize rigid boundaries, enmeshment, and chronic triangulation within distressed family units.
Learners will utilize Behavioral Couple Therapy (BCT) and communication skills training to systematically resolve severe relational conflict and navigate substance use within cohabiting relationships.
Learners will apply Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and Narrative Therapy techniques to externalize systemic problems and foster resilience in blended and culturally diverse families.
Lifespan Development and Clinical Practice
Participants will analyze intellectual and emotional developmental stages from childhood through older adulthood to inform accurate clinical assessments.
Learners will implement age-appropriate, evidence-based counseling strategies that respect the unique physical and social transitions of each developmental phase.
Counselors will navigate the complex ethical and legal mandates governing informed consent and confidentiality when working with minors and vulnerable adults.
Addiction Counseling Competencies (TAP 21) (8 CE Hours)
Clinicians will analyze the eight practice dimensions of addiction counseling defined in TAP 21 to ensure alignment with national standards and Texas licensure requirements.
Participants will master the application of the Transtheoretical Model of Change and Motivational Interviewing techniques to enhance client engagement and retention.
The course provides advanced training on the integration of pharmacotherapy and the management of co-occurring psychiatric disorders within the scope of counseling practice.
Clinical Supervision: Models, Methods, and Texas Rules (6 CE Hours)
Detailed analysis of 2024-2025 rule changes under BHEC, including the transition to CE Broker and the 60-month LPC Associate license limits.
Step-by-step guidance on designing remediation plans and executing due process when an Associate fails to meet competency standards.
Strategies to manage vicarious liability and strict liability within the supervisory dyad.
Texas Ethics: Compliance, Jurisprudence, and Avoiding Disciplinary Action (6 CE Hours)
Differentiate the enforcement powers of BHEC versus HHSC and how recent statutory consolidations affect LPC, LMFT, and LCDC licenses.
Navigate the implementation of the Counseling Compact (SB 498/HB 1537) and the new January 2026 mandatory CE reporting requirements.
Analyze specific statutes including Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 611 and Texas Administrative Code Chapters 681, 801, and 562.
Diagnosis and Treatment of Co-Occurring Disorders (6 CE Hours)
Clinicians will analyze the Quadrant Model of Care to determine appropriate placement and service intensity for clients with varying severities of COD.
The course provides advanced training on differential diagnosis, helping clinicians distinguish between substance-induced symptoms and independent psychiatric disorders.
Participants will review Texas-specific Scope of Practice rules (TAC Chapter 681), clarifying the distinct roles of LPCs, LMFTs, and LCDCs in treating dual diagnoses.