Supervision

Supervision at Amethyst Counseling and Consulting, PLLC is thoughtful, structured, with a little bit of fun, because serious clinical work can benefit from a touch of humanity and humor. Our supervision model supports clinicians at every stage: trainees, newly licensed clinicians, and experienced providers seeking peer consultation or clinical development.

Core principles

• Collaborative learning: Supervision is a partnership. Supervisors and supervisees co-construct goals, treatment planning skills, and professional identity.

• Developmental focus: We tailor feedback and expectations to the clinician’s training level and growth trajectory, moving from directive to reflective approaches as competence increases.

• Ethical rigor: We emphasize boundary management, client safety, clear documentation, mandatory reporting, and culturally competent practice.

• Reflective practice: Supervision prioritizes self-awareness, countertransference awareness, and reflective case conceptualization.

• Evidence-informed: We integrate empirically supported interventions with case formulation, measurement-based care, and ongoing outcome monitoring.

• Cultural humility: Supervisors model and teach attention to cultural, socioeconomic, gender, sexual orientation, disability, and intersectional factors that shape clinical work.

Types of supervision and consultation offered

• Individual clinical supervision: One-on-one, focused case review, direct observation (live or recorded), treatment planning, and skills coaching.

• Peer consultation/collegial supervision: For licensed clinicians seeking case consultation, professional growth, or ethical/boundary problem-solving.

• Administrative/supervisory support: Guidance for clinicians who are supervising others, including developmental milestones for supervisees and documentation best practices.

Practical features

• Session formats: In-person, secure telehealth, or hybrid. Lengths typically 50–60 minutes for individual supervision

• Frequency: Weekly, biweekly, or monthly, depending on licensure requirements and clinical needs.

• Direct observation: Options include live observation, audio/video review, and co-therapy when appropriate and consented.

• Documentation: Supervisors provide written supervision agreements, learning plans, and signed verification of hours for licensure.

• Evaluation: Regular summative and formative feedback, mid-term check-ins, and written evaluations aligned with competency domains.

Competency areas covered

• Assessment and diagnosis

• Evidence-based treatment planning and intervention

• Crisis intervention and risk assessment

• Case conceptualization and formulation

• Documentation, legal/ethical standards, and record keeping

• Cultural competence and humility

• Professional identity, self-care, and burnout prevention

• Interdisciplinary collaboration and referral networks

Fees

• $110.00 Per 55 minute appointment

• $85.00 Per 55 minutes appointment Discount for Individuals working in Community Mental Health