Taking the next step toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor is an exciting part of your professional journey, and it can also bring questions, uncertainty, and challenges. I know from my own experience how valuable it can be to have a supervisor who is knowledgeable, approachable, compassionate, and genuinely invested in your growth. Those experiences have shaped the kind of supervisor I strive to be.
My experience as a supervisor, trainer, and educator in non-clinical settings has shaped the way I approach teaching, mentorship, and professional development. Alongside this experience, I have five years of clinical experience working with trauma, mood disorders, addiction, and a range of mental health concerns. My clinical practice is trauma-informed and integrative, with an emphasis on understanding each person within the context of their experiences, relationships, strengths, and goals. I believe effective clinical practice requires a strong foundation, thoughtful case conceptualization, and the flexibility to understand and respond to each client as an individual.
My approach to supervision is collaborative and informed by an Adlerian perspective. I believe supervisees bring their own experiences, perspectives, strengths, and knowledge to the supervisory relationship, and I see my role as helping you build on those while developing your clinical skills, judgment, and confidence. I want supervision to be a place where you can bring challenging cases, ask questions, explore uncertainty, and openly discuss the challenges of becoming a clinician. At the same time, I believe supervision should challenge you to think critically, examine your assumptions, consider different perspectives, and develop your own clinical reasoning.
I see my role as providing guidance, feedback, ethical oversight, and accountability while helping you increasingly take ownership of your clinical decisions. Effective supervision is not simply about providing answers; it is about helping you develop the ability to think through complex clinical situations and make thoughtful, informed decisions. I also want to help you recognize the strengths and experiences you already bring to the profession while identifying areas for continued growth.
Every counselor develops a unique professional identity and clinical voice. My goal is not to shape you into a particular kind of clinician, but to support you in becoming a thoughtful, ethical, competent, and confident counselor who can practice with intention and authenticity.
Ultimately, I see supervision as a collaborative process of learning, reflection, support, and thoughtful challenge. I want to provide the support and accountability you need as you move toward independent practice while helping you develop the confidence, curiosity, and clinical judgment to continue growing throughout your career.
Education
Certifications
Supervisor Qualifications
- Master of Science in Clinical Mental Health Counseling, with Distinction — Capella University, MN (CACREP accredited)
- Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) — License #0020253
- National Certified Counselor (NCC)
- Eye Movement Desensitization Reprocessing (EMDR) Trained
- Strategies for Self-Improvement and Change (S.S.C.) Trained
- Completed necessary education and clinical hours for Licensed Addiction Counselor (LAC), currently in process of studying to complete final requirement of completing the Master of Addiction Counseling (MAC) exam
