Supervision Support

By Deseray Hamilton

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What's Supervision Support about?

Supervision Support provides a platform for Mental Health Professionals to find supervisors for licensure. The Podcast provides, tips, resources, and conversations about supervision and the journey to licensure!

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Supervision Support episodes:

09.24.2019
Episode 43: You Don't have to have it all together: A message to the therapists who are struggling in silence.
To my listeners, let me be the one to tell you. You don’t have to have it all together. Profession and training doesn’t exempt you from making mistakes. It doesn’t shield you from your bias, it doesn’t shield you from...
09.10.2019
Episode 42: Why You Should Always Bet on Yourself! How this therapist used her time in supervision to Develop Her Skills and Build a Successful Private Practice
Shanika is a licensed therapist, CEO of Innovative Lifestyle Network, LLC and creator of the Millennial Therapy brand. She maintains her private practice in the Charlotte area and specializes in helping millennials cope with the real stressors of balancing career,...
08.20.2019
Episode 41: w The Founder of Therapy for Latinx created a platform that gave access to mental health services within the latinx community
Brandie Carlos is a serial entrepreneur, mental health advocate, and founder of Therapy for Latinx the first mental health directory for the Latinx community. After losing one of her best friends to suicide in February 2018 she struggled with her...
07.23.2019
Episode 40: How to Trust the Process When Things Don't Make Sense in Your Journey
This week we’re focusing on letting go and trusting the direction of your life. If you’re currently in a season where you feel like things aren’t going as planned, this episode is for you! It’s important as clinicians to remmber...
07.16.2019
Episode 39: Commit to the Process of Supervision... Interview Your Supervisor & Align Yourself with Purpose
Dr. Dani Moye is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. Clinically developing intentional and passionate clinicians, targeting areas of need with strategic steps, and motivating clinical professionals to grow beyond the therapy room in order to make a wider impact...
07.02.2019
[BONUS EPISODE] To the Millennial Therapist, Always Do You! How the Super-Vision Conference was my BOLD Response to Getting Screwed in Supervision
This episode is a reflection of my journey from being ghosted by my supervisor to putting on my first conference!
04.16.2019
Episode 38: Why You Need to Trust Your Gut, Ask the right Questions, and Take Control of Your Supervision Journey
Essence Cohen Fields is a trusted Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing attainable goal based therapy. She holds a bachelor degree in psychology from Spelman College and master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine...
03.26.2019
Episode 37: How Therapists Can Brand, Build, and Develop a Strong and Authentic Online Presence
Natalie Rochelle is a Marketing and Branding expert. Upon graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing, she expanded her skills and became a marketing guru for aspiring entrepreneurs and small businesses. She focuses on educating her community with real...
03.12.2019
Episode 36: How This Clinician is Leveraging Her HR Skills in Order to Develop a Purpose-filled Practice in Counseling and Supervision
Latasha Matthews is the Co-founder of Pieces That Fit, Inc. She is also Owner/CEO of IllumiNation Counseling and Coaching, LLC where she provided individual, couples and family counseling. Latasha is also a Clinical Supervision providing group and individual supervision and...
02.26.2019
Episode 35: The Importance of Clinical Consultations and Ongoing Supervision AFTER Licensure.
Dr. Nakia Hamlett received my doctorate in clinical psychology from The University at Albany, State University of New York. She also holds a Master’s Degree in Special Education from the University at Maryland, College Park, and completed pre- and postdoctoral...
02.19.2019
Episode 34: Supervision Should Help Bridge the Gap Between Theory and Practice For New Clinicians
Gretchen Campbell is a Licensed Professional Counselor currently in Private Practice located in Cary & Durham NC. She’s an original Jersey girl that completed her academic career at Kean University and Fairleigh Dickinson University. She has been in the Mental...
02.12.2019
Episode 33: Why You MUST Ensure Your Clinical Supervisor is Credentialed to Supervise and How Proper Documentation Saved This Clinician From Having to Start Supervision From Scratch
Essence Cohen Fields is a trusted Licensed Professional Counselor with over 10 years of experience providing attainable goal based therapy. She holds a bachelor degree in psychology from Spelman College and master’s degree in Mental Health Counseling and Behavioral Medicine...
02.05.2019
Episode 32: Don't Take it Personal! Not Everyone in the Field have Done "Their Work", and Why You Shouldn't Let This Impact Your Journey!
Edie is a LCSW in both NY and CA. She has worked extensively with the Eating Disorder population at all levels of care. She utilizes Mindfulness, CBT, EMDR and Relational Therapy in her practice. Edie also works with Chronic Illness,...
01.29.2019
Episode 31: Why Failing Your Licensing Exam is (Sometimes) A Part of The Process... Reset and Try Again!
Seida Hood is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker who owns a prominent private practice in Saint Charles, IL. Seida specializes in working with aggressive teens, teens who struggle with self-harm, millennial women struggling with anxiety, depression or trauma. In 2016,...
01.22.2019
Episode 30: Why Putting Your Supervision on "PAUSE" May be the Answer to Becoming a Healthy and Effective Clinician
This episode is brought to you by The Super-Vision Conference. The conference bridging the gap between graduation and licensure. Graduate students, New Clinicians, and Clinicial Superviors... you don't want to miss this! Grab your tickets here: www.supervisionsupport.com/theconference
01.08.2019
Episode 29 - Navigating Life as a Clinician: Through the Lens of a Black Male Therapist
Welcome to Season 2! We launch the second season with an honest and transparent episode that speaks to the experience of four black male therapists in the mental health field. This episode focuses on their unique experiences, the challenges...
12.18.2018
[BONUS] LEVEL UP: Why You Need to STOP Doubting Yourself and Go For "It" in 2019
2019 is looking like the year we stop settling for just OK and good enough. As clinicians, we have to take responsibility for our futures and hold ourselves accountable for the lives we wish to live. Sounds familiar, right? ...
12.11.2018
Episode 28: Why It's Important For Graduate Programs to Better Align Theory With Real World Practice.
Erica James is a licensed marriage and family therapist based in Atlanta. She has a private practice, Erica James Counseling LLC which she started in February 2016. Erica specialize in women’s mental health, couples therapy, individual...
12.06.2018
[BONUS] Why Working in Mental Health Can Sometimes Keep You in a Perpetual State of Exhaustion, and How I I Took Back Control of My Life!
This week we’re going to have a real conversation. I have found myself in a place where I feel more tired, often than not, and this isn’t OK with me. I take responsibility for this, but in part, the field...
12.04.2018
Episode 27: Why Your Role as a Supervisor is CRUCIAL to the Supervision Process.
Sharon J. Lawrence is the Owner/Primary Clinician of Selah Wellness & Therapeutic Services, LLC located in Largo, Maryland. She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW-C) (MD/VA), Certified Anger Management Specialists-II (CAMS-II), Certified Prepare-Enrich Facilitator and Trainer, Certified Life Coach,...
11.20.2018
Episode 26: Transitioning from Student to Therapist to Supervisor. One Supervisors Story and Tips on Progressing in the Field
In this episode we meet Niya Calderon, a Licensed Professional Counselor in the state of South Carolina. Niya works with angry women, frustrated couples, and overwhelmed mothers. She help others learn how to manage their emotions, communicate needs, and set...
11.13.2018
[BONUS] Stop Trying to Fit Yourself Into Spaces Not Meant For You
The Mental Health field is quickly changing as popular society becomes more aware and open to therapy and finding ways to address mental health. As a profession, we have to be at the forefront of this shift and prepared to...
11.06.2018
Episode 25: Tips From A Supervisor... How To Organize, Plan, and Elevate Your Supervision Experience
Catherine Silver is a licensed clinical social worker in New York City specializing in the treatment of people with eating disorders, OCD, anxiety, depression and trauma. She was previously the Senior Team Leader at one of the nation's leading eating...
10.31.2018
Episode 24: Why Supervisees Should Learn How to Speak Up and Effectively Communicate Their Needs During Supervision
Amber Lane is an Oklahoma City, Oklahoma native and recently transitioned to Houston, Texas. Amber is truly passionate about mentoring and helping other aspiring social workers. Amber earned her Bachelors degree in Social Work at Kentucky State University in 2011....
10.23.2018
Episode 23: Understanding That Latinx Culture Impacts Client Perspectives on Therapy, and How This Clinician uses this knowledge to Better Serve Her Community.
Mishka is a bilingual, Associate Marriage and Family Therapist working in private practice under the supervision of Anita Avedian, LMFT. Mishka earned her Master of Science in Counseling Psychology, with a specialization in Marriage and Family Therapy from Mount Saint...
10.18.2018
[BONUS] Why I Don’t Accept the Broke Therapist Narrative and Why You Shouldn’t Either! #playbig
In this episode, Deseray discusses the importance of having an abundance mindset when thinking about how your career as a therapist will unfold. Many times clinicians are shamed for wanting to build a life where they can serve their...
10.16.2018
Episode 22: How This Social Worker Understands His Privilege as a Man in the Field and How it Shapes his Practice as a Clinician.
Gregory Gannon, LCSW, earned an MSW from Hunter College in 2010 and worked out of a general mental health clinic in Brooklyn, NY for almost seven years. He currently works in Columbus, GA for the Department of Veterans Affairs as...
10.09.2018
Episode 21: How The #1 Relationship Therapist in The Game Didn't let FEAR and DOUBT Prevent Her From Developing Herself Into a Powerhouse!
Kiaundra Jackson is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in Los Angeles, California. She’s a gifted speaker, author, and entrepreneur that is making a huge imprint on the mental health field! Kiaundra works primarily with couples facing issues within their relationships...
09.25.2018
[BONUS] I'm Back: Distractions, Burn-out, Retreat, and My Return
It's been a while! I'm finally back after my mini hiatus and wanted to come back and touch base with you about what has been going on. If you know anyone who may been in a space where they just...
08.02.2018
Episode 20: "Supervisors Are Not Your Boss": How Developing Healthy Supervisee-Supervisor Relationships Can Better Your Experience
Dr. Perry is a Licensed Psychologist and earned a Ph.D. in Counseling Psychology at the University of North Texas. Dr. Perry has experience in college and community mental health and serving those in unique careers. She is currently a staff psychologist...
07.24.2018
Episode 19: Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Take Risks When it Comes to Going After What You Want (Go Fearlessly)
Asha Tarry is a certified life coach and licensed psychotherapist. As a treating provider, Asha has the expertise and skill to transform lives. Asha’s unique approach to life coaching is based on an innate desire to see people succeed and...
07.17.2018
Episode 18: Why This Clinician Left the Field, but Returned to Gain her License While Building a Successful Life Coaching Practice
Agnes Pagán owns a coaching practice based out of Atlanta, Georgia and she is the founder of The Life Coach Connect, a networking and training agency dedicated to supporting the growth of aspiring and current Life Coaches. She is a...
07.10.2018
Episode 17: How This Clinician Took Her Own Practice of Journaling to Create a Wellness Journal that Met the Emotional Needs of Her Clients
Nedra Glover Tawwab is a licensed clinical social worker and the owner of Kaleidoscope Counseling in Charlotte, NC. Nedra helps people in relationship by improving boundaries, attachments and assertiveness to increase the likely of healthy interactions with other. In 2017, she...
06.26.2018
Episode 16: How This Social Worker Uses Networking, Social Media, and Her Passion for Teens to Launch (Multiple) Successful Ventures
Marline Francois Madden is the owner of Hearts Empowerment Counseling Center, HuffPost contributor, phenomenal public speaker, and entrepreneur. With over 13 years of clinical experience, she has become a sought-after expert in mental health, trauma, self-care, and girls leadership. Marline...
05.29.2018
Episode 15: How this Social Worker used Humor to Launch a Book and Grew her Social Media community of over 20k to love "Sally Social Worker".
Laura Frohboese has been a Social Worker for almost 21 years & still loves it! She does 12 hour shifts in the ER and also owns a small private practice. Besides having good support & mentors, what has...
05.22.2018
Episode 14: Why Being an Advocate for Yourself Can Change the trajectory of Your Supervision Experience
Dr. Donna shares how advocating for herself throughout supervision ensured she was getting the expereince she deserved which allowed her to develop into a qualified and comptenent clinician. Her tips are a gem and is a necessary conversation to...
05.15.2018
Episode 13: Why Knowing Your Worth and Building a Fulfilling Life As Clinician Should be Your Top Priority
Dr. JaNaè Taylor is a licensed psychotherapist in Virginia Beach, VA, where she owns and operates, Taylor Counseling and Consulting Services. JaNaè works with Black men and women who are struggling with harmful self-evaluations. Additionally Dr. Taylor is the founder...
05.13.2018
[BONUS]: Happy Mother's Day 2018
Just a message from one momma to another!
05.08.2018
Episode 12: Why Supervisor-Supervisee Relationship Should Be a Good Fit and How to Build Confidence as a New Clinician
Janet is a registered Associate Clinical Social Worker (ACSW# 71442) employed and supervised by Magen Todd, Ph.D. Janet works with individuals and couples struggling with sexual concerns, depression, anxiety, sexual trauma, and domestic violence issues. Janet has advanced training in...
05.01.2018
Episode 11: How This Supervisor Structures Supervision for Success and Created an Adult Coloring Book for Women Experiecing Sexual Trauma.
Shena Tubbs is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Sex Addiction Therapist Candidate in Houston, TX. Shena specializes with treating women with intimacy disorders, trauma, and sexually compulsive behaviors or addictions. She is also trained in some of the leading...
04.17.2018
Episode 10: Why Representation in Supervision and Therapy is Neccessary to Improve the Culture of Mental Health Treatment
Zeahlot Lopez (pronounced Z-LOT)) is a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist and a Licensed Cosmetologist helping humans rebuild their spirit. Guided by her intuition, clinical training, and life experience…and some luck…she currently helps individuals and families lead a happier life!...
04.10.2018
Episode 9: How this LPC Develops and Trains her Supervisees to be Strong (future) Colleagues, While Developing Innovative Practices to Treat Individual and Families Facing Cancer.
Tavari Brown has a doctorate in Counselor Education and Supervision from Mercer University in Atlanta. She completed her master's degree in professional counseling at Georgia State University, a master's in public health from New York University with a focus in...
03.28.2018
Episode 8: How this Social Worker is using her supervision journey towards an LCSW to build a life coaching business and raising awareness in her community.
Syrenia is a Licensed Master Social Worker, Certified Life Coach, blogger, and public speaker. She's a twenty-something with a passion for physical and mental health, social welfare, and social justice. She's the creator of Serene Ambition, which is a lifestyle...
03.20.2018
Episode 7: How this LPC is Using Podcasting, Niche Marketing, and Her Own Supervision Experience to Make Her Mark in the Field
Tatiana Smith is a Licensed professional counselor who uses community resources, podcasting, and niche marketing to attract her ideal clients to her booming private practice. Tatiana gives us some insight into running a private practice and using your experience to...
03.06.2018
Episode 6: How the Creator of “Balance Box” Used her Clinical Experience to Meet the Self-Care and Personal Development Needs of New and Seasoned Clinicians.
Episode 6: This week we’ll chat with Lesley Lanier (Smith) a practicing LPC in the state of Texas. She’s been licensed since 2014 and has been working in community mental health since 2003. In 2017, Leslie started a subscription...
02.27.2018
Episode 5: How to Create Boundaries When You're the "Therapist" Friend
Being the therapist friend can be difficult, however, establish clear and consistent boundaries can help you become better at developing relationships that are mutually beneficial.
02.19.2018
Episode 4: Tips for Job Searching and Three Ways to Prevent Burnout as a New Clinician (aka The Struggle).
This week we'll learn how to properly search for a job and land your interview, plus how to prevent burnout once you're in!
02.03.2018
Episode 3: 5 Types of Impostor Syndrome Phenomenons that are Killing Your Practice
In this episode I speak about how these presentations appear in our lives and prevent us from reaching our full potential as clinicians. If you're looking to level up in your endeavors this year, you need to identify when impostor...
02.03.2018
Episode 2: 5 Rookie Mistakes All New Clinicians Should Avoid
In this episode we'll talk about some o the major rookie mistakes that could create a roadblock in your journey towards licensure.
02.03.2018
Episode 1: Why All Therapists Should Create a Self-Care Bucket List
In this Episode, I talk all about the importance of checking in with yourself as a self-care measure.

What's Supervision Support about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Supervision Support episodes:

Episode 43: You Don't have to have it all together: A message to the therapists who are struggling in silence.

Episode 42: Why You Should Always Bet on Yourself! How this therapist used her time in supervision to Develop Her Skills and Build a Successful Private Practice

Episode 41: w The Founder of Therapy for Latinx created a platform that gave access to mental health services within the latinx community

Episode 40: How to Trust the Process When Things Don't Make Sense in Your Journey

Episode 39: Commit to the Process of Supervision... Interview Your Supervisor & Align Yourself with Purpose

[BONUS EPISODE] To the Millennial Therapist, Always Do You! How the Super-Vision Conference was my BOLD Response to Getting Screwed in Supervision

Episode 38: Why You Need to Trust Your Gut, Ask the right Questions, and Take Control of Your Supervision Journey

Episode 37: How Therapists Can Brand, Build, and Develop a Strong and Authentic Online Presence

Episode 36: How This Clinician is Leveraging Her HR Skills in Order to Develop a Purpose-filled Practice in Counseling and Supervision

Episode 35: The Importance of Clinical Consultations and Ongoing Supervision AFTER Licensure.

Episode 34: Supervision Should Help Bridge the Gap Between Theory and Practice For New Clinicians

Episode 33: Why You MUST Ensure Your Clinical Supervisor is Credentialed to Supervise and How Proper Documentation Saved This Clinician From Having to Start Supervision From Scratch

Episode 32: Don't Take it Personal! Not Everyone in the Field have Done "Their Work", and Why You Shouldn't Let This Impact Your Journey!

Episode 31: Why Failing Your Licensing Exam is (Sometimes) A Part of The Process... Reset and Try Again!

Episode 30: Why Putting Your Supervision on "PAUSE" May be the Answer to Becoming a Healthy and Effective Clinician

Episode 29 - Navigating Life as a Clinician: Through the Lens of a Black Male Therapist

[BONUS] LEVEL UP: Why You Need to STOP Doubting Yourself and Go For "It" in 2019

Episode 28: Why It's Important For Graduate Programs to Better Align Theory With Real World Practice.

[BONUS] Why Working in Mental Health Can Sometimes Keep You in a Perpetual State of Exhaustion, and How I I Took Back Control of My Life!

Episode 27: Why Your Role as a Supervisor is CRUCIAL to the Supervision Process.

Episode 26: Transitioning from Student to Therapist to Supervisor. One Supervisors Story and Tips on Progressing in the Field

[BONUS] Stop Trying to Fit Yourself Into Spaces Not Meant For You

Episode 25: Tips From A Supervisor... How To Organize, Plan, and Elevate Your Supervision Experience

Episode 24: Why Supervisees Should Learn How to Speak Up and Effectively Communicate Their Needs During Supervision

Episode 23: Understanding That Latinx Culture Impacts Client Perspectives on Therapy, and How This Clinician uses this knowledge to Better Serve Her Community.

[BONUS] Why I Don’t Accept the Broke Therapist Narrative and Why You Shouldn’t Either! #playbig

Episode 22: How This Social Worker Understands His Privilege as a Man in the Field and How it Shapes his Practice as a Clinician.

Episode 21: How The #1 Relationship Therapist in The Game Didn't let FEAR and DOUBT Prevent Her From Developing Herself Into a Powerhouse!

[BONUS] I'm Back: Distractions, Burn-out, Retreat, and My Return

Episode 20: "Supervisors Are Not Your Boss": How Developing Healthy Supervisee-Supervisor Relationships Can Better Your Experience

Episode 19: Why You Shouldn't Be Afraid to Take Risks When it Comes to Going After What You Want (Go Fearlessly)

Episode 18: Why This Clinician Left the Field, but Returned to Gain her License While Building a Successful Life Coaching Practice

Episode 17: How This Clinician Took Her Own Practice of Journaling to Create a Wellness Journal that Met the Emotional Needs of Her Clients

Episode 16: How This Social Worker Uses Networking, Social Media, and Her Passion for Teens to Launch (Multiple) Successful Ventures

Episode 15: How this Social Worker used Humor to Launch a Book and Grew her Social Media community of over 20k to love "Sally Social Worker".

Episode 14: Why Being an Advocate for Yourself Can Change the trajectory of Your Supervision Experience

Episode 13: Why Knowing Your Worth and Building a Fulfilling Life As Clinician Should be Your Top Priority

[BONUS]: Happy Mother's Day 2018

Episode 12: Why Supervisor-Supervisee Relationship Should Be a Good Fit and How to Build Confidence as a New Clinician

Episode 11: How This Supervisor Structures Supervision for Success and Created an Adult Coloring Book for Women Experiecing Sexual Trauma.

Episode 10: Why Representation in Supervision and Therapy is Neccessary to Improve the Culture of Mental Health Treatment

Episode 9: How this LPC Develops and Trains her Supervisees to be Strong (future) Colleagues, While Developing Innovative Practices to Treat Individual and Families Facing Cancer.

Episode 8: How this Social Worker is using her supervision journey towards an LCSW to build a life coaching business and raising awareness in her community.

Episode 7: How this LPC is Using Podcasting, Niche Marketing, and Her Own Supervision Experience to Make Her Mark in the Field

Episode 6: How the Creator of “Balance Box” Used her Clinical Experience to Meet the Self-Care and Personal Development Needs of New and Seasoned Clinicians.

Episode 5: How to Create Boundaries When You're the "Therapist" Friend

Episode 4: Tips for Job Searching and Three Ways to Prevent Burnout as a New Clinician (aka The Struggle).

Episode 3: 5 Types of Impostor Syndrome Phenomenons that are Killing Your Practice

Episode 2: 5 Rookie Mistakes All New Clinicians Should Avoid

Episode 1: Why All Therapists Should Create a Self-Care Bucket List