Clinical supervision

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As a supervisor, I believe in a collaborative approach to supervision.

Honesty is the cornerstone of any relationship and as a supervisor I seek to foster a relationship built on trust and mutual understanding.  If a supervisee "messes up", this is expected and 99% of mistakes are fixable or redeemable.  

Because I am credentialed as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), my hours of supervision can count towards both LCSW supervision and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) supervision if our supervision content covers both areas.

For more information on becoming a Registered Play Therapist, visit www.a4pt.org

Prior to starting supervision, every supervisee will receive and review my informed consent document and sign it.  This document lays out examples of my expectations as a clinical supervisor as well as the "1%" of things that cannot be tolerated.  Life is a learning experience and as a social worker you need to be present, not perfect.

For more information on my experience and time in mental health, visit the "Our Providers" section of the website.  

The vast majority of my experience is with kids age 3-18.  I have seen a comfortable amount of young adults during my time in practice (18-25), as well as teenagers transitioning into adulthood.  While I am confident with most issues, these are some of my areas of greatest competency:

• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Depression
• Attachment
• Foster-care specific issues
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Play therapy
• Grief and bereavement
• School specific issues
• School based therapy
• Autism spectrum
• Mental health issues caused or exacerbated by physical and health problems

These are some areas in which I do not have much experience and have minimal competency:

• Mild Substance abuse treatment
• Major psychosis
• Personality disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Adults (25+)

I have no experience with these areas:

• Marriage Counseling
• Religious Counseling
• Geriatric populations and needs
• Intensive substance abuse treatment

Supervision is about creating a collaborative and trusting relationship between supervisor and supervisee.  As a supervisor I strive to foster an alliance with my supervisees to work towards mutual benefit of clients and their continue growth as professional social workers.  I provide constructive feedback as well as identification of strengths in order to help my supervisees to engage and provide the most evidence based and effective practice.

Because I am credentialed as a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor (RPT-S), my hours of supervision can count towards both LCSW supervision and Registered Play Therapist (RPT) supervision if our supervision content covers both areas.

For more information on becoming a Registered Play Therapist, visit www.a4pt.org

Prior to starting supervision, every supervisee will receive and review my informed consent document and sign it.  This document lays out examples of my expectations as a clinical supervisor.

For more information on my experience and time in mental health, visit the "Our Providers" section of the website.  

Most of my experience is with kids age 3-12 and working with teenager's transitioning into adulthood.  I am confident working with a variety of clinical issues and concerns, these are some of my areas of greatest competency:

• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Depression
• Attachment
• Foster-care specific issues
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Play therapy
• School specific issues
• School based therapy
• Intensive Outpatient Programs (IOP)
• Autism spectrum
• Mental health issues caused or exacerbated by physical and health problems

These are some areas in which I do not have much experience and have minimal competency:

• Mild Substance abuse treatment
• Major psychosis
• Personality disorders
• Bipolar disorder
• Adults (25+)
• Grief and bereavement

I have no experience with these areas:

• Marriage Counseling
• Religious Counseling
• Geriatric populations and needs
• Intensive substance abuse treatment

 My supervision style is collaborative and practical. This work is challenging and some of the challenges that come with it require processing. I am here to be a guide and listener during our time together. I believe in honesty and transparency. It is important to share your thoughts on what you are needing. I can offer insight into issues that you may come across as well as feedback on how you are doing. I believe it is important to know your strengths but to also know your areas of growth and how to work on those things. 

I am open to shadowing sessions and documentation when available to help you become the best clinician you can be. 

 Prior to starting supervision, every supervisee will receive and review my informed consent document and sign it.  This document lays out examples of my expectations as a clinical supervisor. My expectation is for you to be dependable but I also understand clinical and personal emergencies do happen however, communication is important.  

For more information on my experience and time in mental health, visit the "Our Providers" section of the website.  

these are some of my areas of greatest competency:

• Anxiety
• Trauma
• Depression
• Substance use disorders - severe, moderate, mild
• Attachment
• Foster-care specific issues
• Family therapy
• Group therapy
• Grief and bereavement
• School specific issues
• School based therapy
• Mental health issues caused or exacerbated by physical and health problems
• Adults (25+)

These are some areas in which I do not have much experience and have minimal competency:

• Personality disorders
• Bipolar disorders
• Major psychosis

I have no experience with these areas:

• Marriage counseling
• Religious counseling
• Geriatric populations and needs
• Play therapy
• Autism spectrum