LPC-Intern Supervision

State Board Approved LPC-Intern Supervision. I am currently accepting applications from a limited number of LPC-Interns that show potential for success and ethical behavior in this demanding field. Interns receiving supervision from me will be responsible for their own client load either through an employer, or a private practice they are going to be practicing in. I will only have limited office availibility for clients to be seen from my office (per session rental fee will be $50 if during my business hours, or $25 if I am not in the office).

I see my role as an LPC Supervisor both as a tremendous honor to be allowed into the deeply personal experience of your moving through this transition to independent practice, and as an opportunity to ensure the advancement and integrity of the profession.

Finding a supervisor to help you begin your career in counseling is an important decision that you should consider carefully. Your relationship with your supervisor will help you deal with difficult cases you encounter, manage any countertransference you may experience, and provide you with a third party who can help you explore various interventions and treatment modalities.

You will also learn how to translate your academic experience into real-life counseling situations, adapting your methods to fit your unique style and approach. Your practicum and field experience gave you a start in this direction; your postgraduate experience as an LPC intern will take that learning to the next level.

Many LPC interns find that their relationship with their supervisor sometimes takes on a therapeutic dynamic as they explore feelings of accomplishment and adventure contrasted with anxiety and uncertainty. Learning to manage these sorts of contrasting experiences is a critical step in your development as it helps you to move forward with confidence and enthusiasm.

Because this relationship is so important to your career, and to those you will be helping, we will look closely at our styles to make sure that you will get the most out of your supervision experience.

An initial interview will help us to determine if we are a good fit. Having prepared questions or comments are welcomed during this process. While demenor and general attitude is very casual, our supervision experience is approached from a very professional, intuitive, and empirical perspective.

I will be offering supervision for those who are planning to work in an organization, or in private practice with an existing office. While I will not be offering a formal internship with guaranteed clients and office space, I will make referrals as appropriate, and limited office rental may be an option. Some employers will agree to pay all or part of you supervision fees (if you are not sure, be sure to ask them). You should be able to write-off your supervision fee as a business expense, but check with a CPA or the IRS to be certain.

Rates for individual supervision sessions is $80/session. Group supervision is $40/person. Half of your supervision time may be via group supervision.

Please stop back by this page for updates on my supervision style and theory. You may also contact me via email or phone (see 'Contact Us' information on this site).

I look forward to providing this guidance to well-qualified and motivated LPC-Interns.

Jonathan F. Anderson, MA, LPC Supervisor