“Don’t judge each day by the harvest you reap but by the seeds that you plant.” —Robert Louis Stevenson
Treatment Areas of Expertise include:
- Anxiety or Fears
- Christian Counseling
- Depression
- Relationship and Marriage Counseling
Clinical Supervision for ALCs in Alabama
A Solution-Focused Approach to Your Counseling Career
Achieving your Associate Licensed Counselor (ALC) designation is a major milestone. Navigating the journey toward becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) requires the right collaborative partner. My clinical supervision services meet all Alabama Board of Examiners in Counseling (ABEC) requirements. I utilize a Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) framework to help you grow. We will focus on your strengths, your existing skills, and the future you want to build as a clinician.
Theoretical Approach: Solution-Focused Supervision
Traditional supervision often focuses heavily on analyzing mistakes, problems, and clinical deficits. I utilize a Solution-Focused model that treats you as a competent professional in training.
- Strength-Based Foundations: We identify what you are already doing well in session and build upon those skills.
- Future-Oriented Goal Setting: We focus on the clinician you want to become and map out the steps to get there.
- The “Preferred Future” Technique: We use the Miracle Question concepts to help you visualize successful client outcomes and career milestones.
- Scaling for Competence: We use scaling questions (1–10) to measure your clinical confidence and track progress objectively.
- Resilience and Resourcefulness: We highlight your past successes to help you navigate complex ethical dilemmas and countertransference.
What to Expect in Our Sessions
Supervision should be an energizing space, not an administrative chore. Our structured, solution-focused sessions balance administrative compliance with deep clinical growth.
[Case Presentation] ➔ [Identify What Works] ➔ [Scale Confidence] ➔ [Set Next Steps]
- Exacting Case Consultations: We look for exceptions to clinical problems and explore what works for your clients.
- Active Role-Playing: We practice solution-focused techniques, perfect constructive questioning, and refine your unique counseling voice.
- Deliberate Self-Care Planning: We design actionable strategies to prevent burnout and maintain a healthy work-life balance.
Ready to Take the Next Step?
Finding the right supervisor shapes the trajectory of your entire career. Let’s build a clinical foundation centered on growth, competence, and solutions.
If you are ready to begin, please let me know:
- Your current employment setting or where you plan to practice
- Your target start date for clinical supervision
I can help you customize a supervision plan that aligns with your professional goals.