“Life as a therapist is a life of service in which we daily transcend our personal wishes and turn our gaze toward the needs and growth of the other. We take pleasure not only in the growth of our patient but also in the ripple effect—the salutary influence our patients have upon those whom they touch in life.”
― Irvin D. Yalom, The Gift of Therapy
Clinical supervision is not only a mandated part of the licensing process, it is essential to learning how to navigate through the world as a new therapist. Our Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) pride themselves on being available to you (the clinical supervisee) 24/7. We want to help you become the best therapist you can be by discovering your strengths and limitations and growing from there.
Supervision supports trainee mental health professionals by offering oversight and support from a more experienced therapist. Many therapists see their supervisors as mentors that help them become the therapists they want to be. They provide direction in their careers and tools for self-care. This relationship will impact your professional and personal development for years to come. The clinical supervision process entails:
Ashley Regina provides Clinical Supervision for those pursuing licensure in Pennsylvania and New Jersey.
Ashley’s areas of expertise in client care and supervision include:
She writes: “Clinical supervision is an important tool to support clinical skill development, case conceptualization, as well as self-reflection. As your clinical supervisor, I will encourage you to acknowledge and examine your thoughts, behaviors, and feelings as you interact with your clients.
My clinical orientation draws from person-centered, family systems, and cognitive-behavioral theoretical models. As your supervisor, my job will include the roles of teacher, consultant, and counselor to best support your development as a clinician. The supervision you will receive will be developmentally applicable to best reflect your objectives and skill level.”
Supervision offered will incorporate discussions surrounding cultural impacts on the therapeutic relationship as well as theoretical orientation and case conceptualization. You will be treated with respect and you will be both challenged and supported throughout supervision.
At our Philadelphia, PA-based therapy practice, our clinical supervisors offer both Individual and Group Supervision conveniently located on the Main Line. Clinical supervision sees are $150/session for Individual Supervision and $80/group for Group Supervision.
Reach out and let’s chat about what you are looking for in a clinical supervisor as you work toward your license! To begin clinical supervision in Philadelphia, PA, and the surrounding areas, follow the steps below.
At Main Line Counseling Specialists, our therapists have years of training. As supervisors, we have many services that we provide that we are able to offer guidance on. These treatment services include couples therapy, counseling for teens, and individual counseling for adults. Additionally, we provide counseling for life transitions to support clients throughout all the stages of their lives. To support your schedule, we offer sessions in-person at our Main Line location and via online therapy for residents of Pennsylvania! We would love to meet with you and get something started.