Clinical Supervision
I am an approved supervisor in Idaho and Washington State.
MY APPROACH TO CLINICAL SUPERVISION
To put it simply, my approach to clinical supervision centers collaboration, mutual respect, and curiosity. This is a field where we are continuously learning - forever students of changing theories and techniques, but most importantly of our clients. During supervision with me you can expect enthusiastic engagement and brainstorming in how to best care for your clients.
I have a very holistic approach and was primarily trained in narrative therapy. Since then, I have expanded my own approaches to encompass a trauma-informed model including sex addiction training through IITAP, Multidimensional Partners Model through APSATS, Attachment Focused EMDR and Brainspotting techniques. I am also an AASECT Sex Therapist. I find the combination of these different approaches are very useful to clients. As my supervisee, I want to encourage you to find your stride in therapy. Whether we borrow from my theories and techniques, or research new ones together, my goal is to support you in becoming the best psychotherapist you can be. Here are some topics you can expect to be addressed in clinical supervision with me:
Self-care
Theories and techniques
Career goals
Ethical business and marketing strategies
Best practices for documentation
Client safety
Laws and ethics
WHO DO I SUPERVISE? AND WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE?
I supervise LMHCAs, LCPs and LCSWs. In order to become an associate of your desired license, you need an approved supervisor to sign a designated sate DOPL document stating that they will be supervising your clinical hours. The following are the requirements for various licenses that I can supervise.
Once you obtain your , you can begin seeing clients under the supervision of your clinical supervisor. In order to become independently licensed you need to achieve the following:
Washington LMHCAs (Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate):
Once you obtain your LMHCA, you can begin seeing clients under the supervision of your clinical supervisor. In order to become independently licensed you need to achieve the following:
3,000 hours of experience, or 36 months of full time (whichever comes first):
1,200 direct client contact (individuals, couples, families, or groups)
100 hours of immediate supervision with LMHC or other license (with up to one other associate)
*If your degree is CACREP accredited, you’ll be credited 50 supervision hours and 500 contact hours*
Idaho LPCs:
To become a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor (LCPC) in Idaho, you must hold an active Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) license and then complete the following:
2,000 hours of supervised direct client contact, completed in no less than two years.
Supervision: 1,000 of the 2,000 hours must be supervised by a licensed LCPC