Hi! And, thank you for stopping by. Finding a board approved supervisor for your clinical supervision for professional counselors to help you on your journey to independent licensure can be time consuming and intimidating. Here, you will find some helpful tips and resources in finding that professional that is the right fit for you.
Right now, it is hard to find a clinical supervisor who has availability, but even harder to find one that can guide and support you in your theoretical orientation, professional development and sound ethical practice. You have come to the right place, and I open the door of opportunity to you. Teresa has many years of experience supervising emerging professionals at the University level, internship level and post-graduate level.
As a Board Approved Clinical Supervisor for professional counselors (LPCs) in Kansas and CIT/PLPCs in Missouri, I consider it an honor to help new counselors find their niche, learn ethical best practice, gain a deeper understanding and application of their theoretical knowledge, and develop personally and professionally through self-reflection, group work, quality supervision, and experiential exercises. Most often, my supervisees continue consultation to either further improve their clinical skills, or to work toward certification in Play Therapy or EMDR. Check out the testimonials for more information!
Interview Supervisors
Interview your potential supervisor carefully. You will want to ask questions, such as:
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- What is your theoretical orientation?
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- What area is your specialty?
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- What types of settings have you worked in, or have experience supervising in?
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- What is your supervisory approach?
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- Do you have any advanced trainings in supervision?
- Do you offer group supervision?
Research Expectations
Know the expectations of the licensure requirements in the state(s) you are going to be working in.
- Be able to speak to your ethical and moral foundation.
- Be accountable and take responsibility for yourself and your clinical needs during the supervisor-supervisee relationship.
- Be willing to show up prepared and ready to ask questions!
- Exhibit organization and time management.
