Episode
In this episode, The Thoughtful Counselor welcomes Kenneth Edwards to discuss how professional counselors can engage in organizational consulting. Kenneth and contributing host Theo Burnes discuss the multiple ways that counselors can use their skills to facilitate and empower organizational change. Topics addressed include advocacy efforts within professional organizations in counseling, engaging in organizational counseling, and mentoring for students and early career professionals who are interested in professional consultation.
Guest
Kenneth Edwards is a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC) in the State of California and Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Illinois. He earned his Master of Science degree in Clinical Psychology and completed his PhD in Business Psychology and Consulting from The Chicago School of Professional Psychology. In his clinical practice, Kenneth has specialized training in working with LGBTQ+, Latino, and marginalized populations, but has a wide range of experience from career counseling to work related mental health issues. Throughout his career, Kenneth has worked as a consultant with several small and mid-level companies on mental health at work considerations, strategic change management, and work with specific employee based resource groups.
Prior to his counseling career, Kenneth worked as a Branch Manager and Vice President in Business Banking at Chase and Fifth Third Bank. With his career experience and education, Kenneth has a depth of knowledge in organizational management as well career counseling and development from a clinical perspective.
Resources
Kenneth’s Website: https://thegoodtherapist.co/about
State Organizations: https://www.counseling.org/#
Transcript
Citation
Burnes, T. (Producer). (2025, June 20).Organizational Consultation in Professional Counseling (No.298) [Audio Podcast]. The Thoughtful Counselor. Retrieved from https://concept.paloaltou.edu/resources/the-thoughtful-counselor-podcast/organizational-consultation-in-professional-counseling