Our Story
Empowering mental health professionals with flexible, evidence-based continuing education that energizes both practice and personal growth.
Our Mission
Empowerment through knowledge & skills.
At Psyched to Practice, we believe that professional development shouldn't be a burden; it should be inspiring, accessible, and genuinely useful. We're committed to providing those in the field of mental health with continuing education that fits seamlessly into busy schedules while delivering real value to both practitioners and their clients.
Our platform combines flexibility with quality, offering multiple learning formats including webinars, video trainings, audio content, and podcast episodes. Each course comes with knowledge exams and provides CE certificates, ensuring you receive the CEUs you need while gaining knowledge you can immediately apply.
Our Story
The Beginning
Psyched to Practice was born from the shared passion of three mental health professionals who understood the challenges of staying current in our rapidly evolving field. As seasoned practitioners at different stages of their careers, our founders recognized the need for continuing education that actually works for active professionals.
The reality is simple: mental health professionals are busy. Between client sessions, documentation, treatment planning, administrative duties, and family responsibilities, finding time for meaningful professional development can feel impossible. Traditional continuing education often felt disconnected from daily practice, overly theoretical, or simply inconvenient.
Our founders experienced this firsthand and decided to create something different, a platform that respects your time, understands your challenges, and delivers education that makes a real difference in your practice.
Meet The Founders
Ray Christner, Psy.D, NCSP, ABPP
PRESIDENT | CO-HOST
With over 30 years of experience in psychology and human services, Dr. Christner brings a wealth of knowledge from clinical practice, consultation, and education. His journey began with a simple realization: the gap between what we learn in academic settings and what we need in real-world practice is often vast.
Dr. Christner's expertise in cognitive-behavioral therapy, clinical and school psychology has shaped thousands of careers through his work as an educator, clinician, and consultant. His commitment to accessible professional development drives our platform's mission to make high-quality continuing education available to all mental health professionals, regardless of their location or schedule constraints.
Paul Wagner, MS, LPC
SECRETARY | PRODUCER | CO-HOST
Paul's journey from earning his Bachelor's degree in Psychology to becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor exemplifies the continuous learning mindset we promote at Psyched to Practice. His experience spans community mental health settings and small group practice, giving him unique insight into the diverse challenges facing today's mental health professionals.
What sets Paul apart is his understanding of the practical applications of theoretical knowledge. He's lived the experience of translating complex psychological concepts into real-world interventions, and this perspective infuses every aspect of our educational content. Paul ensures that our courses don't just meet continuing education requirements; they enhance your ability to help clients.
Dan Florell, Ph.D., NCSP
VICE PRESIDENT
Dr. Florell's extensive background in school psychology and his unwavering commitment to evidence-based practice ensure our content maintains the highest academic standards while remaining practically relevant. His expertise helps bridge the crucial gap between research and real-world application.
Throughout his career, Dr. Florell has witnessed firsthand how quality professional development can transform not just individual practices but entire professional communities. His vision for Psyched to Practice extends beyond individual learning to fostering a connected community of mental health professionals who support each other's growth and development.