Clinical Supervision

Clinical Supervision

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I am so excited to start my role as a clinical supervisor! In full transparency being a new clinical supervisor means I will also grow within this journey. My hope is not to pretend to “know it all” but rather work collaboratively with you to support and assist you in setting and achieving your clinical and professional goals. A huge part of supervision is knowing you do not have to navigate through the unknowns alone. I hope to be with you through those moments and I am thankful to have the support from our Chief Clinical Officer, Elaine Cavazos and our other dedicated perinatal clinicians at RPC.

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Clinical supervision is a critical part of a clinician’s professional and personal development. It provides the space for supervisees to reflect on their work, be supported, improve their skills, explore their own reactions, and build their professional identity to competently provide quality care. It takes time! A period of 24 to 48 months, 100 hours of board approved supervision, and a total of 3000 clinical hours! Might sound like a lot but it is truly an investment to your professional growth (and the time will pass ☺). 

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Here are some skills and perspectives I will bring to supervision and please read more about me:

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• Perinatal Mental Health therapist - PMH-C
• Trauma informed therapist, EMDR trained – Basic training and Early Interventions and Ongoing Traumatic Stress
• Integrate body and movement through Sensorimotor Psychotherapy for Trauma Themes- Level 1
• Bilingual and bicultural
• Experience in interdisciplinary settings working
• Experience in non-profits and group private practice settings.

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Genral information:

Texas State Board of Social Work Examiners Rules and Regulations.

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What is clinical social work?

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Clinical social work is defined in the rules at 22 TAC §781.102(12) and includes “using specialized clinical knowledge and advanced skills to assess, diagnose, and treat mental, emotional, and behavioral disorders, conditions, and addictions…  Treatment methods may include but are not limited to, providing individual, marital, couple, family, and group psychotherapy.”

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What does clinical supervision look like?

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Clinical supervision consists of case consultation to promote the development of therapeutic skills. It is also a space to explore personal and professional roles and intersections. You will receive information on resources and trainings.  

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Supervision Requirements

• 100 hours of supervision by a board-approved supervisor 
• minimum of 3,000 hours of clinical experience under a board-approved supervisor
• Supervision & clinical hours must be completed in time frame of no less than 24-months.
• Supervisees must participate in no fewer than 4-hours of supervision each calendar month and no fewer than 2 supervisory sessions each calendar month.
• Supervision hours can be completed through both individual and group session

Have questions about getting started?

Contact me for to the discuss the possibility of working together 512-982-4116.

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