Frequently Asked Questions About Supervision
Do you offer group supervision?
Yes! I offer two different supervision groups - one specific to perinatal mental health and another general supervision group for associates. Check out the details for current groups..
What does it mean to practice under supervision?
In Washington state, associate-level therapists are able to start their own private practice, work in agencies and for group practices etc providing therapy, under the supervision of a qualified independently licensed therapist. As an approved clinical supervisor, I am legally responsible for my supervisee's clinical work and I take that ethical responsibility seriously. I want to understand who your clients are, how you are engaging with them, the progress that's happening or barriers and challenges coming up as well as things like your documentation, intake and termination processes, and coverage plans. I limit the number of supervisees I work with so that I can provide you with good support in the service of good clinical care for your clients.
How much do you charge for supervision and do you offer reduced rates?
My fee for individual supervision for associates seeking their LICSW, LMHC and LMFT licenses is $140 per session. For those working in an agency, school, or medical setting where you are serving primarily uninsured, low-income, or marginalized populations, I am willing to slide my rate if needed. I am committed to making supervision and consultation accessible to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ therapists and keep a limited number of openings for further reduced rates for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clinicians interested in perinatal mental health. Please contact me to discuss further.
What can I expect from supervision with you?
I believe it's always good to start with a phone call to see if we're a good fit, because like with therapy, much of what is helpful in supervision is in the relationship. I hope to get to know you and for you to get to know me and how I practice so that I can support you in your goals for your clinical practice. I aim to create a space that facilitates vulnerability, questions, and sharing failures as well as celebrating successes and growth. We might talk about the clients with whom you are working, how you're documenting your interventions, marketing, fees, boundaries, diagnostic questions, how a broken health care system impacts your clients and your work, how our codes of ethics intersect with systems like child protective services, cultural humility, a funny social media meme, the latest law passed that affects our work, or the weird noise your cat/dog/kid just made in the background.
How frequently will we meet?
I require weekly supervision for associate therapists who are practicing in private practice. If you are employed at an agency or organization and have additional supervision, I am glad to discuss less frequent supervision. I do not take on individual supervisees who are looking for monthly supervision and are still accumulating hours for licensure. I am willing to do monthly consultation, particularly for perinatal mental health. You can read more about consultation here.
What do I need from you when I apply for my independent license?
I will give you a Declaration of Supervision form that attests that I have the required training and experience in supervision when we start supervision. You will need to keep track of hours of supervision and hours of postgraduate experience and then I will sign off on those hours when you submit your application. Each profession has its own forms which you can find on the DOH website:
Social Workers
Mental Health Counselors
Marriage and Family Therapists
Yes! I offer two different supervision groups - one specific to perinatal mental health and another general supervision group for associates. Check out the details for current groups..
What does it mean to practice under supervision?
In Washington state, associate-level therapists are able to start their own private practice, work in agencies and for group practices etc providing therapy, under the supervision of a qualified independently licensed therapist. As an approved clinical supervisor, I am legally responsible for my supervisee's clinical work and I take that ethical responsibility seriously. I want to understand who your clients are, how you are engaging with them, the progress that's happening or barriers and challenges coming up as well as things like your documentation, intake and termination processes, and coverage plans. I limit the number of supervisees I work with so that I can provide you with good support in the service of good clinical care for your clients.
How much do you charge for supervision and do you offer reduced rates?
My fee for individual supervision for associates seeking their LICSW, LMHC and LMFT licenses is $140 per session. For those working in an agency, school, or medical setting where you are serving primarily uninsured, low-income, or marginalized populations, I am willing to slide my rate if needed. I am committed to making supervision and consultation accessible to BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ therapists and keep a limited number of openings for further reduced rates for BIPOC and LGBTQIA+ clinicians interested in perinatal mental health. Please contact me to discuss further.
What can I expect from supervision with you?
I believe it's always good to start with a phone call to see if we're a good fit, because like with therapy, much of what is helpful in supervision is in the relationship. I hope to get to know you and for you to get to know me and how I practice so that I can support you in your goals for your clinical practice. I aim to create a space that facilitates vulnerability, questions, and sharing failures as well as celebrating successes and growth. We might talk about the clients with whom you are working, how you're documenting your interventions, marketing, fees, boundaries, diagnostic questions, how a broken health care system impacts your clients and your work, how our codes of ethics intersect with systems like child protective services, cultural humility, a funny social media meme, the latest law passed that affects our work, or the weird noise your cat/dog/kid just made in the background.
How frequently will we meet?
I require weekly supervision for associate therapists who are practicing in private practice. If you are employed at an agency or organization and have additional supervision, I am glad to discuss less frequent supervision. I do not take on individual supervisees who are looking for monthly supervision and are still accumulating hours for licensure. I am willing to do monthly consultation, particularly for perinatal mental health. You can read more about consultation here.
What do I need from you when I apply for my independent license?
I will give you a Declaration of Supervision form that attests that I have the required training and experience in supervision when we start supervision. You will need to keep track of hours of supervision and hours of postgraduate experience and then I will sign off on those hours when you submit your application. Each profession has its own forms which you can find on the DOH website:
Social Workers
Mental Health Counselors
Marriage and Family Therapists
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