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Who We Are
WHY WE'RE DIFFERENT
Experience
Our Clinical Supervisors have a minimum of 45 hours of training and 2 years’ experience specific to providing clinical supervision. In providing clinical supervision and consultation to provisionally licensed and fully licensed counselors and social workers, training and experience matter.
Choice
Each of our Clinical Supervisors are advanced-level therapists with different specialization areas and supervision styles. You have a choice of which supervisor you’d like to work with, so you can choose the best fit for you!
Variety
We offer a variety of different supervision groups and consultation groups, so you can choose one that fits your schedule and your clinical focus. With both supervision groups and consultation groups, we have a group to fit your needs!
Our Values
WHAT WE BELIEVE IN
- Offering high quality, individualized clinical supervision with a focus on the clinical supervision relationship
- Offering virtual and in-person meetings based on what fits your needs best
- Connecting with other therapists via groups is essential to your personal development, self-care, and burnout prevention
- Lifelong professional learning and development – you can never learn too much
As a Therapist,
ARE YOU?
ANXIOUS
Anxious about your abilities and interventions as a clinician
WORRIED
Worried about being judged by peers or a supervisor
EXHAUSTED
Exhausted from carrying the emotional burden of your clients’ problems
SEEKING IDEAS
Seeking more ideas on case interventions and strategies
WANTING TO IMPROVE
Wanting to improve your clinical skills in a certain area
BURNT OUT
Feeling like you’re heading towards burnout and not sure what to do
The Solutions
YOU WANT
SUPPORT
A supportive, non-judgmental clinical supervisor to develop yourself further as a therapist
SELF-CARE
Burnout prevention and self-care strategies
COLLABORATION
Group supervision or consultation with other professionals that focuses on case conceptualization and connection between group members
UNDERSTANDING
Understanding of who you are as a person and how that intersections with your clinical work
PERSPECTIVE
Getting different perspectives on your clients to enhance your clinical work
TRAINING
As a supervisor, how to get started with bringing on an intern or supervisee
OVERSIGHT
Oversight and supervision of your supervision
LEARNING
Ongoing professional development so you can continue to improve your clinical skills
Get Started - Find a Supervisor for You!
What We Offer
OUR SERVICES
We offer a variety of supervision and consultation services for provisionally licensed therapists (LSWs, LMSWs, LMHCAs, and LPCCs), and also for fully licensed therapists including LCSWs, LPCs, LMHCs, LMFTs, and others. You get to pick and choose which services best fit your needs.
Meet Your
SUPERVISION TEAM
ALICIA KWANDE, LCSW
(she/her)
Identifying and finding your niche/population of who you work best with is part of your professional development process that I can help you with. I particularly enjoy working with 2nd career therapists and more intermediate to advanced clinicians. I’d love to work together to help you towards your goals!
NATALIE THOMAS, LCSW
(she/her)
Are you feeling overwhelmed with what intervention to use or wondering what your niche should be? I can help you develop the skills you desire and help you use them with confidence. Create a safe space for you to explore and work on your professional development is important to me. I’m looking forward to connecting!
KRISTEN DAMMER, LCSW, ACS
(she/her)
Whether you’re a new counselor or social worker just entering the field or a clinician with several years of experience, you tend to seek out learning opportunities, and I love to support that. I best support clinicians that are passionate about the role trauma plays with your clients and helping you prevent burnout. Let’s talk!
CHRIS CAMPASSI, LPC, LCMHC, ACS
(he/him)
As counselors and social workers, we work in a very hazardous profession, one that can put immense strain on our personal and professional well-being and personal relationships. I can offer you some protection against burnout while supporting your passion to learn and develop as a counselor. I’d love to chat further!
SHANNON HEERS, LPC, LMHC, CAS, ACS
(she/her)
Helping you to identify what is going on inside of yourself as you approach your clinical work is something I’m passionate about. I will work with you on a self-care and life-balancing plan, so that you can do the work you’re drawn to and that gives you meaning for several years to come. Let’s connect further if you’re interested!
NELLIE TAYLOR, LCSW, CAS, ACS
(she/her)
I love everything about the supervision and consultation process. I can support you in whatever your professional growth goals are, and can provide you with clinical growth from a trauma-informed perspective in your work with children, adolescents, or adults. I’m excited to get started with you!
Meet Your
ADMIN TEAM
KATELYN BINDBEUTEL
(she/her)
Hi! I’m the primary admin assistant for Firelight Supervision. I respond to your email and phone inquiries, answer any questions you might have, and can recommend a good-fit clinical supervisor for you. I’m also a graduate student in counseling so I understand the hard work you do day in and day out. Looking forward to connecting with you!
COLE NICKERSON, MSW
(they/them)
Hi there! I provide back-up admin support to Firelight Supervision as needed. I can answer any questions you have and can recommend a good clinical supervisor for you. I’ve worked in the mental health field for years, so I know how high-quality supervision can support your career. I hope our paths cross soon!
LEXI RUPP
(she/her)
Hello! I’m the Marketing Coordinator for Firelight Supervision. I manage our social media channels, develop emails, and create flyers, among other things. I have a strong passion for counseling and I know you’ll get great clinical supervision working with our clinical supervisors. Thanks for reaching out, and join our email list if you haven’t already!
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