Choosing the Right Supervisor

I require an interview before beginning supervision so that we can both make sure we are a good fit for each other. Choosing a supervisor is important, and I want you to feel confident that you are working with someone who matches your goals, style, and clinical interests.

Just like finding the right therapist, finding the right supervisor matters. If you decide I am not the best fit for you, I encourage you to continue looking for someone who is. Do not give up on your professional goals because one supervisor was not the right match.

Professionally, I have worked in several different counseling settings, including a substance abuse intensive outpatient program (IOP), an inpatient (IP) mental health setting, a government-funded organization supporting survivors of sexual trauma, a group private practice, and a grief organization where I facilitated groups. These experiences have given me a broad understanding of the many ways people experience pain, healing, growth, and resilience.

Areas of Strength

I may be a strong fit for supervisees who are interested in:

• Sexual trauma

• Complex trauma

• LGBTQ+ affirming counseling

• Letter writing for trans clients

• EMDR

• Brainspotting

• Individual counseling

• Some couples counseling experience

Areas That May Not Be the Best Fit

I may not be the best supervisor for clinicians whose work is primarily focused on:

• Primary Group Counseling

• Children or under 14

• Play therapy

• Therapist wanting to mainly or only see couples

While I have some experience in these areas, they are not where I have the strongest background.

Communication and Availability

• We will have regularly scheduled meetings & I can be reached by email

• I require communication with your on-site supervisor, primarily through email

• I require that I sign off on hours once a month. This is so you will have record of some hours each month incase anything should happen to me you will not have to restart hours.

• I do not take on PLPCs who already have another LPC-S due to my pay structure

Supervision Model

My supervision style is grounded in the Discrimination Model of Supervision, which simply means I adjust how I show up for you based on what you need in each stage of your growth.

At the beginning, you can expect me to lean more into a teaching role—walking alongside you as you build skills, gain confidence, and figure out your clinical voice. There may also be moments where we slow down and explore your reactions or experiences with clients, stepping into a more reflective, supportive space when it’s helpful for you. At times, I might even pause our conversation to guide you through a quick grounding or breathing exercise, or invite you to notice what’s coming up in your body as we talk through a client’s needs.

As you continue to grow, our work will naturally shift. You’ll likely need less hands-on teaching and more collaboration and consultation, and I’ll begin to show up more like a peer—someone you can think through cases with and bounce ideas off of.

I also want to be clear that supervision is not personal therapy. While we may process things related to your work, it’s really important to have your own counselor for personal support. I encourage you to get connected with one early on, so you have that space if and when you need it.

Final Thoughts

You are in the driver's seat of your professional growth. My role is to support, guide, and challenge you while helping you become the clinician you want to be. I value honesty, open communication, and making sure that supervision feels collaborative rather than one-sided.