Clinical Supervision for Therapists in Pennsylvania

Yes. I provide clinical supervision for therapists in Pennsylvania who are pursuing licensure as Marriage and Family Therapists and who are seeking supervision that is grounded, ethical, rooted in cultural responsiveness, and systems-informed.

Supervisees are responsible for confirming that their supervision plan, clinical setting, hours, documentation, and licensure pathway meet the current requirements of the Pennsylvania State Board of Social Workers, Marriage and Family Therapists and Professional Counselors.

An AAMFT Approved Supervisor is a marriage and family therapist who has completed AAMFT's supervision training requirements and has been awarded the Approved Supervisor designation.

This designation reflects advanced preparation in providing supervision to marriage and family therapists and therapists-in-training. My supervision approach is rooted in systemic thinking, ethical practice, professional identity development, and self-of-the-therapist awareness.

Supervision may be a good fit for emerging therapists who want more than case review. My supervision is designed for clinicians who want support with clinical judgment, case conceptualization, ethics, documentation, boundaries, cultural context, self-of-the-therapist work, and developing a grounded professional voice.

This may be especially supportive for therapists who value reflective, direct supervision rooted in cultural responsiveness.

Supervision may count toward Pennsylvania LMFT licensure if the supervisee, supervisor, clinical setting, supervision plan, documentation, and supervised experience meet Pennsylvania Board requirements.

Because licensing requirements can change and each supervisee's situation is unique, supervisees are responsible for reviewing current Pennsylvania Board requirements and confirming that their hours will be accepted.

Pennsylvania requires supervised clinical experience for LMFT licensure. The number of required hours depends on the applicant's degree level and licensure pathway.

Applicants should review the current Pennsylvania Board requirements and maintain accurate records of clinical hours, supervision hours, work setting, client contact, and supervisor verification.

Yes. Pennsylvania's associate marriage and family therapist process includes submission of a supervision plan and supervisor credentials. A supervision plan may include information such as the clinical setting, employer, location where client contact and supervision occur, job duties, and supervisor qualifications.

Before beginning supervision, we will discuss your goals, current role, licensure pathway, documentation needs, and whether the supervision relationship appears to align with Pennsylvania requirements.

Individual supervision may be available. Group supervision may also be offered depending on interest, fit, and Pennsylvania Board requirements.

Supervisees should confirm how individual and group supervision may be counted toward their specific licensure requirements.

Pennsylvania regulations require ongoing supervision during the supervised clinical experience period. The specific supervision ratio and format should be reviewed directly through the Pennsylvania Board regulations.

In supervision, we will discuss your clinical hours, supervision needs, and documentation process so that you can remain organized and proactive.

Supervision may be offered virtually when permitted by current Pennsylvania Board requirements and when clinically and ethically appropriate.

Because Pennsylvania regulations and proposed rules around electronic supervision should be reviewed carefully, supervisees are responsible for confirming whether virtual supervision can count toward their specific licensure requirements before relying on virtual supervision for licensure hours.

I accept a limited number of supervisees in order to provide thoughtful, consistent, and responsible supervision. Pennsylvania also places limits on the number of supervisees a supervisor may supervise at one time.

Because of this, supervision spots are limited and may require an application or consultation before beginning.

Supervision may include support with case conceptualization, systems thinking, ethics and boundaries, documentation, diagnosis and treatment planning, risk assessment, cultural responsiveness, self-of-the-therapist work, clinical confidence, professional identity development, navigating difficult client dynamics, and preparing for independent practice.

The goal is not only to help you complete hours, but to help you become a more grounded, ethical, and clinically confident therapist.

Supervisees should follow Pennsylvania Board requirements, workplace policies, informed consent standards, and ethical guidelines related to disclosing supervisee status and discussing client cases in supervision.

Supervision is confidential within the limits of law, ethics, licensing requirements, and client safety.

My primary supervision offering is for marriage and family therapists and therapists pursuing Pennsylvania LMFT licensure. I may also provide professional consultation to licensed clinicians or other emerging therapists when appropriate.

Clinicians pursuing LPC, LCSW, psychologist, or other licensure should confirm with their licensing board whether supervision or consultation with an LMFT and AAMFT Approved Supervisor meets their specific requirements.

Licensure supervision is a formal relationship intended to support a supervisee's clinical development and may be used toward licensure if it meets applicable board requirements.

Professional consultation is for licensed clinicians or professionals seeking support with clinical questions, professional development, boundaries, case conceptualization, or practice growth. Consultation does not replace licensure supervision and may not count toward licensure hours.

You can begin by completing the supervision application. If your needs appear aligned with the supervision services offered, you may be invited to schedule a consultation to discuss fit, expectations, fees, scheduling, documentation, and next steps.

Submitting an application does not guarantee acceptance into supervision.