OVERCOME

With me as your supervisor, the goal of supervision will be to help provide the supervisee with a safe place to share information in a collaborative process; to enhance and develop your skills as a clinician; to help integrate theory with clinical practice, ethics, technical skills, and personal warmth/genuineness, as well as to increase your feelings of competence as a License Professional Counselor. My supervisees can expect that I will provide clear structure and boundaries, but also the flexibility to discuss any concerns that arise within the relationship to best meet their needs. I emphasize a balance of case discussion, legal and ethical discussion, self-care, and processing therapist concerns as it relates to clinical and professional development. In general, the Humanistic orientation I use with clients is similar to that which I use with Supervisees, emphasizing genuineness, empathy, and warmth. With regard to treatment methods, I tend to value the skills and tools utilized with evidenced-based therapies (Socratic questioning, thought records, coping skills cards) and encourage use of modeling and role playing such techniques. When conceptualizing cases, I feel it is important to examine the client history, goals and beliefs. I also believe in the benefits of a client centered approach to therapy as opposed to a one-size-fits-all method, and likewise encourage flexibility and adaptability within the supervisees approach. It is my belief that by fostering independent thinking appropriate to the level of clinical development of the therapist, the supervisee is allowed to develop his/her own sense of therapeutic style as well as gain competence in their own skills. My hope is to train good, knowledgeable, and ethical clinicians that can serve our clients and our field in the best way it was intended. I've provided a step-by-step guide to help you navigate the road to licensure below. Be sure to check with the board for changes and other steps.

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