I am a Board Approved Supervisor with the Oregon Board of Licensed Counselors & Therapists. I've been supervising interns for over 7 years, and I began by supervising clinical staff prior to that.

 

While I am able to supervise interns with a focus on several therapeutic theories, my clinical thinking is formulated from an Interpersonal Neurobiology (IPNB) perspective. So, when I work with an intern regarding Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, for example, I do so by focusing on bodily perspectives and right-brain issues as well as the client's thinking and behavior.

 

I believe an intern should consider supervision a very valuable and important investment in their career. Wise interns select their supervisor(s) carefully, based on the supervisor's clinical history and expertise as well as personality. Finding a good working relationship which will support learning and growth is equally important to the base of knowledge a supervisor must possess in order to foster a therapist through the internship phase.

Because many interns are struggling with agency wages and school loans--and insurance doesn't cover internship supervision--I don't charge my full clinical fee for my supervision services. 

 

My supervision fees are:

 

If you are a counselor who is shopping for an internship supervisor and you have any questions, I encourage you to call or email me. My phone number is listed at the bottom of this page; if you'd like to email, simply click on the "supervision questions" link below.