CLINICAL SUPERVISION
I am an approved supervisor in Washington State. To become an approved supervisor, it is required to have an independent license in good standing for at least two years, have 25 supervised hours supervising others, and to have 15 continuing education unites in supervision. Since completing these requirements, I am happy to offer supervision to new and motivated psychotherapists entering the field!
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 myself was primarily trained in narrative therapy. Since then, I have expanded my own approaches to encompass feminist theory, attachment theory, and EMDR techniques. 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
Washington State laws and ethics
WHO DO I SUPERVISE? AND WHAT IS REQUIRED FOR LICENSURE?
I supervise LMHCAs and LMFTAs. I occasionally supervise associates working towards a social work license. In order to become an associate of your desired license, you need an approved supervisor to sign a document from the WA State Department of Health 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 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:
LMHCs (Licensed Mental Health Counselors)
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*
LMFTs (Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists)
Once you obtain your LMFTA, 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, and 24 months full time:
1,000 direct client contact (individuals, couples, families, or groups)
500 must be diagnosing and treating couples and families
200 hours of supervision
100 must be one-on-one supervision (with up to one other associate)
100 may be one-on-one or group supervision (with up to six associates)
*At least 100 of your supervision hours must be with an LMFT who has at least 5 years of clinical experience. Meaning I can only supervise up to 100 of your hours.*
*If your degree is COAMFTE accredited, you’ll be credited 100 supervision hours and 500 contact hours*