Professional Supervision   

Clinical Supervision and Consultation

I am pleased to provide case consultation to colleagues working with children and families and interested in case consultation and case planning or conceptuation support.  Additionally, I provide clinical supervision for developing social workers pursuing their LCSW requirements. 

My supervision emphasizes:

• Ethical and evidence-based clinical practice

• Professional growth and confidence

• Ongoing learning in accordance with the NASW Code of Ethics

I will also be pursuing credentialing as a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S) over the next few years and look forward to expanding opportunities to mentor clinicians specializing in play therapy.

LMSW- Developing Social Workers securing supervision towards licensure

I have provided professional supervision in the State of Connecticut for more than two dozen social workers.  In Connecticut, social workers are required to accumulate 100 hours of clinical supervision by a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who signs off on the hours and submits this verification form to Department of Public Health directly.  

Supervision begins with a brief phone consultation to determine whether we are a good fit. A strong supervisory relationship is essential, as our work together includes thoughtful discussion of complex clinical issues, including transference, countertransference, ethics, and professional development.

I strive to offer high-quality supervision at a reasonable fee. When selecting a supervisor, it is important to consider clinical experience, areas of expertise, supervisory style, and cost.   It is a privilege to support social workers as they enter the profession, strengthen their clinical skills, and work toward LCSW licensure. I value creating a collaborative environment that fosters confidence, competence, and ethical practice.

Play Therapy considerations - My training and continuing education in the field of Play Therapy has been extensive.  I will begin working towards my RPT-S over the coming three years.  The Association for Play Therapy requires rigorous and extensive training to achieve and maintain both the RPT (Registered Play Therapist) and RPT-S (Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor) credentials.  

Using play in therapy is common and enjoyable for hopefully all therapists working with children and families.  Where Play Therapy differs is how case conceptualization and planning begins and our work continues through the lens of one of the seminal theories of play therapy (ie Adlerian Play Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Play Therapy, Child Centered Play Therapy, or others).   This approach to assessment, diagnosis and understanding of child development and therapy is critical to how Play Therapy maintains and engages the Therapeutic Powers of Play.

Themes in Supervision - though not an inclusive list

• Understanding Role, and Role versus Person - Exploring how your professional role differs or might overlap with your person

• Counter-transference and Transference

• Boundaries - within our workplace, with our clients, and ensuring self care

• Identifying our small wins, along with the areas of growth

• Understanding how policy and procedure, scheduling and importance of how self care aligns within these parameters

• Documentation, ethics, test preparation

• Understanding how theory learned is seen in the work being done

• Case examples along with clinical application