Clinical Supervision
Clinical supervision supports Licensed Graduate Social Workers (LGSWs) and mental health professionals in Minnesota as they work toward licensure and continued professional competency. As an approved clinical supervisor through the Minnesota Board of Social Work, I provide a structured, supportive environment to strengthen clinical skills, deepen self-awareness, and build confidence in practice. Whether your goals are rooted in mental health, child welfare, public health, school settings, or another area of social work, this supervision process is designed to help you grow as an ethical, reflective, and effective practitioner.
Throughout our sessions, we will explore assessment and diagnosis, therapeutic interventions, ethical decision-making, cultural humility, client advocacy, trauma-informed care, active listening, critical thinking, and understanding systemic and social justice issues. We will also focus on developing healthy professional relationships, boundary management, and accessing the resources needed for long-term success. This supervision is also ideal for professionals transitioning into clinical roles, re-entering the field, or seeking to strengthen specific areas of their clinical practice.
Supervision is offered in both in-person and remote formats to accommodate professional needs and geographic considerations. In-person supervision sessions are available in private, professional settings located in St. Paul and Minneapolis, allowing for focused discussion, direct observation, and timely feedback. Remote supervision is conducted through a secure, HIPAA-compliant video platform, providing confidential, one-on-one supervision without the need for travel. Both modalities uphold equivalent standards of professionalism, ethical practice, and individualized supervision.
Areas of Focus
•Ethical Decision-Making
Address ethical challenges in clinical practice, including tough decisions about client care, confidentiality, relationships, and boundaries.
•Case Consultation & Review
Gain feedback on client cases by exploring approaches, interventions, and outcomes.
•Evidence-Based Practices
Integrate evidence-based interventions into your practice using current research and best practices.
•Cultural Competency
Provide culturally responsive care by addressing race, ethnicity, gender, and socioeconomic factors in practice.
•Therapeutic Techniques
Build therapeutic skills by reviewing approaches like CBT, trauma-informed care, motivational interviewing, and more.
•Client-Centered Care
Strengthen person-centered care through improved engagement, communication, and relationship-building skills.
Who Should Attend?
Licensed Graduate Social Workers (LGSWs) and Licensed Independent Social Workers (LISWs) in clinical practice seeking to meet Minnesota Licensing requirements, or social workers with a provisional license for all four license types (LSW, LGSW, LISW, LICSW) that are seeking supervision for 2,000 hours of social work practice and 37.5 Supervision hours before applying for a standard license.
Supervision includes:
•Clinical Skills Development: Applying interventions, managing transference/countertransference, and practicing boundary setting
•Direct Practice: Assessment, intervention, and evaluation of clients
•Interpersonal Dynamics: Understanding transference, countertransference, and managing emotional reactions: Assessment, intervention, and evaluation of client work
•Professional Identity: Building confidence, managing stress, and navigating organizational/political aspects
•Case Management: Reviewing cases, treatment plans, risk assessment, and case loaf management
•Ethical Decision-Making: Navigating ethical dilemmas, maintaining confidentiality, and upholding professional standards