Licensed Professional Counselor Supervision in Texas

Training and Experience in Clinical Supervision:

I began working with LPCC candidates from the State of Colorado in 2019. In 2020 I moved to the State of Texas and began additional training for supervision which allowed me to continue to practice supervising LPCC’s in Colorado with the updated changes to Colorado supervision requirements. In 2022 I obtained through the State of Texas my LPC-S credential after completing an additional 40 hour Supervision Training Course that included models of supervision, supervisory relationships and counselor development, group supervision, multi-cultural supervision, evaluation methods, supervisory roles, and focus. This also included Texas state requirements for standards of practice, roles of supervision, ethics, legal and professional issues, administrative tasks, contracts, record keeping, and reporting. In 2023 I added ACES best practices as well as Ethics in technology specific to supervision for an additional 6 hours of continuing education. I currently am focused on working with LPC-Associates in the state of Texas. I am interested in working with individuals who would like to explore understanding how to work with clients who struggle with CPTSD and Dissociative Disorders.

Model or Approach to Clinical Supervision, Role of the Supervisor, Objectives and Goals of Supervision and Modalities used: 

There are a number of supervision theories that can be used to provide a flexible and dynamic experience for a supervisee.   There are many models in supervision to work from.   I find I currently favor using the Common Factors Discrimination Model introduced by A. Elizabeth Crunk and Sejal M. Barden in 2017.  If you are interested in learning more, I have a copy of their article available for review.  In my experience this approach leads to improved safety and trust in the supervisory dyad, as well as personal insight for the supervisee and overall growth in counseling skills and ethical behaviors.

In the role of a Clinical Supervisor it is important to protect both the clients being served by supervisees and the supervisees themselves.    This can only be accomplished when the supervision relationship provides the supervisee with appropriate support, guidance, and trust in their abilities.  

Supervisees will be asked to identify two main goals they would like to pursue as a clinician.   They will also be asked to identify two areas they are already aware of that challenge them in being able to reach those goals. 

As the Clinical Supervisor working towards expanding therapists knowledge around recognizing and treating trauma, complex trauma, and dissociative disorders, specific continuing education will be part of the supervision contract.

   We will review client cases, ethics related to counselor practice, development of counseling skills, and creating resources specific to the supervisee achieving their stated goals.

Evaluation Procedures:

At the beginning of supervision, the supervisor and supervisee will go over goals and objectives for the supervisee.   It will then be determined the best way to document the supervision provided.   Formative feedback will be given at each supervision session and can be documented in writing by both the supervisor and supervisee based on what needs to be provided for licensure, educational institutions, or work environments.   The supervisee will be responsible for tracking contact hours with clients over the supervision period as well as logging the required supervision hours with dates and length of supervision sessions.   The supervisor will also log supervision hours with dates and length of sessions along with notes on supervision.

During supervision sessions, we will work on process, personalization, conceptualization, and administration, as well as a focus on working with trauma.  We will discuss ways to review your counseling skills either through videotaping, audio recordings, case notes, and or role plays.

As a clinical supervisor, if ethical violations occur by the supervisee, an attempt to correct and recover from said violation will be part of the learning process.   This will be done through a written remediation plan that will be kept with supervisees file.  The only exception would be if the supervisee has sex with a client.  This violation will be immediately reported to the proper licensing and ethical boards, and termination of supervision will occur.

Periodic evaluations of progress with be given as well as requests for feedback of supervision will occur as a way to stay focused on goals, and maximize supervisees learning experience.

If personal issues seem to be impeding a supervisees ability to be a safe, effective, and ethical provider, I may request the supervisee seek personal counseling.   Once personal counseling is confirmed, supervision can continue.  Counselors who are self-aware enough to recognize when they need help through personal therapy are acting in an ethical and professional manner and should continue with their supervision.

Fee Schedule: 

Supervision for Licensed Professional Counselor – Associates in the state of Texas by me will be conducted via In-person or Videoconferencing session and occasional telephone sessions.   The State of Texas requires LPC-Associates to earn a minimum of 3000 clock hours  with a minimum of 1500 hours being direct services over a minimum of 18 months.  Supervision must also occur a minimum of 4 hours a month.  This can be done 1 hour each week or 2 hours on a bi-weekly basis until supervisee has obtained full licensure status.

·        Individual Clinical Supervision Sessions: $60 per 60 minute session

·        Triadic Clinical Supervision Sessions: two supervisees to one clinical supervisor for 60 minutes would be $40 per session per person

·        Bi-weekly rates are $110 for individual sessions, and $70 for triadic sessions

Responsibilities of Each Party:

The Supervisor Shall:

  •  Maintain current supervisor status throughout the term of this contract with the supervisee

  • Maintain a written record of each supervisory session in a file for the LPC Associate which will contain:

    • Signed and dated copy of Council’s supervisory agreement form for each of the LPC Associates supervisors (if more than one)

    • Copy of the LPC Associate’s online license verification noting the dates of issuance and expiration

    • Copy of supervisees malpractice insurance

    • Copy of supervisees Resume

    • Fees and record of payment (if applicable)

    • Dated notes of each supervisory session

    • Supervision Hours Log

    • Evaluations and Surveys

    • Remediation plan (if needed)

    • Record of acknowledgment if supervisee is self-employed (if needed)

    • Record for a leave of absence of one month or more (if needed)

  • Review all provisions of the Act and Council Rules and make sure LPC Associates adheres to them

  • Supervisor must submit to the Council accurate documentation of the LPC Associates experience within 30 days of the end of supervision, or the completion of the LPC Associates required hours (whichever comes first)

The Supervisee Shall:

  • File all applications forms and pay all applicable fees to include

    • Meeting all academic requirements for licensure

    • All required examinations

    • Finding a supervisor and completing the Council’s supervisory agreement form

  • Comply with all provisions of the Act and Council Rules

  • The LPC Associate will be unable to accumulate hours until their supervisor has been approved and LPC Associate license has been issues

  • LPC Associate may only practice counseling under the supervision of their approved Supervisor(s)

  • LPC Associate may have no more than 2 council approved supervisors as one time

  • LPC Associate who does not complete licensure after 60 months must reapply for license

  • LPC Associate must continue to be supervised after completion of their 3000 hours until the LPC Associate receives their LPC License

  • The LPC Associate must not represent themselves as an independent practitioner and all documents provided to their clients must reference the name and contact information of their supervisor

  • The LPC Associate must complete 3000 clock-hours of supervised experience, but may not complete this in less than 18 months.  1500 hours must be direct client counseling contact, only actual time counseling may be counted

  • LPC Associate must receive direct supervision consisting of a minimum of 4 hours per month of supervision in individual (up to two associates) or group (three or more associates) settings, no more than 50% of the total hours of supervision may be received in group supervision

The process of supervision will occur as follows:

The supervisor shall:

  • Provide supervision on the agreed upon basis

  • Provide ongoing feedback through evaluation of supervisees clinical skills

  • Provide guidance and oversight of the supervisee clients

  • Provide services as a teacher, counselor, and consultant to aid in improving process, personalization, conceptualization, and administration through a growth model

  • The counselor role will be limited to working with particular cases, and any additional counseling needs by the supervisee will have to be addressed by a separate therapist

  • Provide other services if needed and noted in final contract

The supervises shall:

  • Attend supervision on the agreed upon basis

  • Appraise the supervisor of the diagnosis and treatment of each client

  • Appraise the supervisor of any safety concerns of clients

  • The LPC Associate must provide and maintain malpractice insurance for the duration of supervision

  • The LPC Associate must track their hours and share this information with their supervisor each supervisory session

  • Participate in specific activities to be discussed during initial meeting and will be noted on final contract