How Utah School Districts Can Support Associate Clinicians Through External Supervision By Shannon Heers If you work in a school as an associate counselor or social worker, you already know that the job is nothing like what they described in grad school. You are not just doing counseling. You are crisis intervention, case management, familyRead more
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Why New Therapists Thrive in Group Supervision By Irrit Mihok The season between graduating with your master’s degree in counseling or social work and earning an independent clinical license is one of the most intense stretches of a mental health professional’s career. You are navigating the transition from theory to practice as you exit theRead more
Why the Supervisor/Supervisee Relationship is More Important than You Think By Ashley Charbonneau When looking for a clinical supervisor, it is easy to focus on the practical questions. Do they meet my state’s requirements? What’s the cost? Do they have experience with my client population or the modality I use the most? Are they availableRead more
Finding Your Confidence as a Gender-Affirming Therapist in Group Supervision By Jessica Carpenter Our current socio-political climate is increasingly threatening marginalized folks. Especially impacted are people of the global majority (PoGM). These are people who are undocumented, individuals impacted by restrictions on bodily autonomy and reproductive rights, and transgender and gender-expansive (TGE) individuals. For many,Read more
Group Supervision for Counselors in Utah: Benefits and Savings By Shannon Heers Working toward licensure as a CSW, ACMHC, or AMFT in Utah can be one of the most demanding seasons of your career. You are carrying a full caseload, managing complex cases, and trying to accumulate supervision hours on top of everything else! FindingRead more
How to Find a Virtual Clinical Supervisor for LMHP Licensure in Nebraska By Shannon Heers Becoming a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska is a meaningful and sometimes challenging journey. If you’re working in a private practice, agency, or hospital and you don’t have on-site supervision, securing the right virtual clinical supervisor is oneRead more
What Utah Agencies Should Know About Contracting External Clinical Supervision By Shannon Heers If you work at a community mental health center, hospital, or nonprofit agency in Utah, you already feel it in your bones how hard it is to keep your clinical team supported. The balance of managing caseloads, navigating funding constraints, and tryingRead more
Nebraska LMHP Supervision Requirements: What You Need to Know By Shannon Heers If you are a therapist on the path to becoming a Licensed Mental Health Practitioner (LMHP) in Nebraska, you already know this journey requires both heart and perseverance. You may be eager to support clients on a deeper level, take on new professionalRead more
Exploring Use of Self in Therapy Sessions Through Clinical Supervision By Heather Hyland In the quiet moments of the therapy room, say something notable happens, and you turn inward. Not to escape the client’s story, but to examine the subtle interplay between your own identity, history, and presence in the therapeutic space. This is theRead more
7 Ways Group Supervision Helps New Therapists Grow By Shannon Heers Starting your counseling career can feel like standing at the edge of a canyon. You’ve got the theory, some experience, and a whole lot of questions. Group supervision helps you build the bridge to the other side while offering connection, growth, and guidance alongRead more
