Counseling on Trial: The Impact of Chiles v. Salazar

In this episode of The Therapodcast, Dr. Martin Wesley and Dr. David Whittinghill are joined by Dr. Rob Lima and Dr. Andrea Brooks for a timely, unfiltered conversation on the recent Chiles v. Salazar decision and what it means for the counseling profession. The group digs into the tension between professional ethics, counselor autonomy, and constitutional protections, raising hard questions about where guidance ends and coercion begins. With perspectives grounded in counselor education, licensure boards, and national policy, the discussion moves beyond headlines to explore real implications for practice, training, and regulation. This is not a surface-level conversation. It’s a candid look at a field navigating legal pressure, ideological divides, and the challenge of staying grounded in both care and clarity.