Group Supervision for Pre-Licensed Counselors
Online Group Supervision for LPC, LPC-MHSP, and LCMHC across Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia
You’ve got your individual supervision lined up, but that supervision hours math just isn’t adding up like you’d hoped
You’ve started the journey to become fully licensed and it’s both exciting and terrifying. One minute you’re all, “Wow, that went exactly how I envisioned it in my head” and the next is like, “Uh, did that just happen?”
You’re getting at least some support from your individual supervision, but you miss those grad school days when you could sit with peers, compare notes on how things are going for you and realize, you’re all in this together. No one has it figured out.
You also miss the collaboration and learning from each other of your practicum and internship days. Maybe you learned a little about play therapy from that peer who works with kids or got a great idea from that other person who had just the right feedback for what you needed that day.
Sometimes it’s just nice to know you’re not alone in this and get some new perspectives.
You may have done the math on how long it will take you to get “how many supervision hours????” and it’s not quite what you had in mind.
Maybe you’ve got your LPC-MHSP Temp in Tennessee, where you can get licensed in 2 years, but you need 150 hours of supervision (a rate of over one hour per week).
Perhaps you’re an LCMHCA in private practice in North Carolina working with a mixed caseload of kids and adults and your supervisor is great with adults but wants you to get supervision for working with your kid clients.
Or maybe you’re an LPC resident in Virginia working under the supervision of someone who is an LMFT and you need to get some of those LPC supervisor hours.
And while I hope it’s not the case, maybe you’re someone whose individual supervision experience is just…lacking something. You want to be a really good counselor and it’s not like it’s bad supervision—you’ve heard those horror stories—but it’s just not quite ticking all the boxes for you.
Maybe you long for just the right balance of support and challenge for you, where you can share your misstepsand successes and receive truly helpful feedback from multiple perspectives facilitated a group leader who will ensure safety and accuracy of the feedback. You want more than just “How about try [insert random idea you’re not even sure would work here].”
“what is Group supervision like with you, emily?”
Pull up a chair.
In group supervision with me, power is shared and everyone has something to contribute…
…And what’s the point of being here if we don’t have a safe and supportive group?
If you can’t share with us your worst moments in a session, how can you get the perspectives you’re craving?
That type of safety in a group has to be intentionally created by someone who knows how to get it there.
I will make sure we take time to get to know each person’s areas of interest, skill, and goals.
We will talk about our intersectional identities and how those might influence our work together, as well as your work with clients.
I will guide the conversation so that you leave with a clear understanding what you are doing well AND what you can invite yourself to try differently.
I will model how to provide targeted, empowering, and growth-oriented feedback that helps you become the counselor you want to be.
now, you might be asking yourself, “emily, What does that look like?”
Group meets once per month for 2 hours. If you’re in North Carolina, that allows you to meet the minimum requirement for how long a group must meet to count. If you’re a Tennessee or Virginia resident, just hang with us and enjoy the time. One hour for everyone is rushed.
Groups are limited to 6 people.
Group members do share recordings of sessions, either audio or video (preferred if play therapy).
Feedback is facilitated and targeted.
It starts with you letting us know what you need from us.
Next, we watch your video/listen to your recording together.
Then, you get to tell us what you think went well.
Note: You will try to evade this by saying something to the effect of “Well, I didn’t screw that part up too badly.” And I will initially point this out and gently guide you to saying something that is actually accurate. As we all get to know each other better, it will most likely be your colleagues who say something or we will all just stare at you silently until you comply with being kind to yourself by actually answering the prompt. All that to say, you will learn to see the amazing work you’re doing.
Then your colleagues get to notice what you did well. I will model how to be specific. None of that “You did great!” crap.
Then, and only then, with your face glowing with pride, will we help you answer whatever burning question you brought to supervision today.
You leave knowing you did things well and also have things to tackle.
We have fun together. Counseling is hard work. Learning is hard work. People in my groups find support and end up maintaining relationships beyond the group, because we cared about connecting and enjoying the work.
“What stuff do you know, emily?”
MY CLINICAL EXPERIENCE…
I have specific expertise in working with trauma, children and young people, and parents (including supporting caregivers of LGBTQ+ kiddos). I am a registered play therapy supervisor (RPT-S), as well as an approved clinical supervisor (ACS).
I am able to supervise in North Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia for licensure.
I am well-versed in parent-child approaches, including child-parent relationship therapy.
I have worked with trauma in many forms over the years and have taught several classes that are focused on teaching counselors-in-training how to work with trauma.
I approach trauma in a very neurobiologically-informed way. Many of the things experienced by trauma survivors are not signs of “brokenness” but signs of the brain doing what it needs to best protect your client. Even if you don’t think you want to be a trauma therapist, you will absolutely be presented with trauma in your work.
Finally, I am well-versed in attachment theory and can use this to support your work with individuals seeking increased satisfaction in relationships. An attachment lens can be applied to all sorts of relationships: romantic, sexual, familial, and friendship.
Unique
Academia
I have a unique skillset in providing clinical supervision, as I come from an academic background. This means I have experience in teaching, supervision, and consultation. It also means I have extensive experience facilitating groups of counselors-in-training. I know how to create safety and ensure productive feedback is provided.
specialized training
my training
As someone with a PhD in counseling, I have supervision training and experience that often far exceeds the state requirements for supervisors. I have received supervision of supervision, a training element that is lacking in most supervisor training protocols.
broad experience
supervisees
I have worked with both clinical mental health counselors and school counselors, both in their post-masters employment and during their internships. I have also supervised people working with clients of all ages. I am a play therapist, private practice owner, online counselor, and in addition, I have experienced counseling in residential settings, CMH settings, and schools. It is very likely you’re somewhere I can relate to in some way.
How much Group Supervision Can I have?
North Carolina
North Carolina requires at least ¾ of supervision to be individual, which allows for 25 of the 100 hours to be obtained in group.
Tennessee
Tennessee allows for 50 of the required 150 hours to be acquired in a group setting of between 3 and 8 people.
Virginia
Virginia allows residents to get up to half of the 200 required supervision hours in a group setting of up to 6 people.
Registered Play Therapist
If you are seeking your RPT, you may be able to count some of these hours concurrently. You can obtain 15 of the 35 required supervision hours in a group for this certification.
I provide group supervision for pre-licensed Counselors in three states
Supervision requirements differ meaningfully by state, and the path to full licensure looks different depending on where you're practicing. Each of the pages below walks through the specific licensure pathway, supervision hour requirements, and state-specific context.
Tennessee — LPC and LPC-MHSP Supervision
For counselors pursuing Licensed Professional Counselor or LPC with Mental Health Service Provider designation. I hold LPC-MHSP #5318 and am a Tennessee Board-approved supervisor.
Clinical Supervision in Tennessee →
North Carolina — LCMHC Supervision
For counselors working toward full LCMHC licensure from their Associate status (LCMHCA). I hold LCMHC-S #S6459, which allows me to serve as your qualified clinical supervisor.
Clinical Supervision in North Carolina →
Virginia — LPC Residency Supervision
For Residents in Counseling working toward LPC licensure in Virginia. I hold LPC #0701013449 and meet the Virginia Board of Counseling's supervisor qualifications.
If you’re ready to…
01
Advance your clinical skills.
02
Grow as a person and a professional.
03
Build on your strengths from grad school.
04
Have fun while learning.
…then let’s chat.
i’m Emily.
Welcome!
As a therapist with a PhD in counseling from the University of North Carolina at Charlotte and experience in various counseling settings (from general mental health to play therapy to teaching), I bring both clinical expertise and teaching experience to online therapy, supervision, and consultation.
My expertise includes supporting parents and caregivers, adult therapy, and teen therapy, with a focus on reducing anxiety and improving relationships.
I am a Level II AEDP therapist and have training in interpersonal neurobiology, advanced training and certification in play therapy, and certification in providing services online.
If you’d like to learn more about me than can fit in a short blurb, please explore the link below.
Book free consult
frequently asked questions
-
We will set aside 30 minutes to chat and get to know each other a little bit. The format I try to follow is to first ask you a little about where you work and your experience, what you’re looking for (group, individual, or both), and how you like supervision to be.
I also let you know a bit about the logistics of working with me. If at that point, you have not gotten a feel for who I am (usually that doesn’t take long for people!), I will tell you a little about that directly. I share a bit about my approach with clients and with supervisees.
Finally, I invite you to ask any questions. And…in the interest of full disclosure, to keep myself on track, I have that outlined and up on my screen. BUT…that doesn’t mean we have to be rigid about it. This is our time to get to know each other and decide if we are a good fit.
So, show up with your questions, your authenticity, and your sense of humor and let’s see how it goes!
-
Individual supervision sessions are $150 for 60 minutes. Group and triadic supervision sessions are $100 per person for 60 minutes.
-
Group meets for 2 hours once per month, typically in the morning from 10-12 Eastern time on the same recurring week of the month. Group takes summer months off.
-
I'm licensed to supervise for state licensure in Tennessee, North Carolina, and Virginia only.
If you're pursuing the Registered Play Therapist credential, I can supervise your RPT hours nationwide — you can learn more on my Play Therapy Supervision page.
If you're a fully licensed counselor looking for specialty case consultation rather than supervision toward licensure, I also offer clinical consultation and that's available across the US.
-
I require contact with all supervisors working with you and an agreement for how we work together to support you, especially in cases of emergency. In addition, if you miss a group, you are required to attend and pay for an individual session of up to 2 hours with me to make up for that month. It is not allowable, under any circumstances, to go 2 months without supervision, even if you are regularly attending supervision elsewhere.
Contact me
Let’s get started.
I’ll answer your questions and we can decide if I’m the right supervisor for you.
Complete this form and I’ll be back in touch via email or text usually within 1 business day.
Call or Text
423.281.4089
emily@alignedcounseling.com
office mailing address
404 S Roan St., Johnson City, TN, 37604