LPC A Supervision

Yes, I am currently accepting interns who are seeking LPC A Supervision in TX. My license # is #65280 (Shakina N. Walker, LPC-S).

Integrated Development Model with Person-Centered Approaches

Refer to guidelines outlined within Texas Administrative Code

https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=22&pt=30&ch=681

Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council 

https://www.bhec.texas.gov/texas-state-board-of-examiners-of-professional-counselors/applying-for-a-license/index.html

Verify LPC-S status for Texas

https://www.bhec.texas.gov/find-a-supervisor/index.html

Things to consider

1. Ask for referrals or recommendations from your instructors or peers. 

2.. Ask yourself, "What is my vision for my career?" After answering, seek LPC-S who aligns with your goals and values. 

3. Search platforms, such as Psychology Today or LinkedIn for example, for LPC-S who are currently accepting new interns (LPC-A). Once you've located some LPC-S, read their bios, look for descriptions about their work experience and supervision modality preferences. 

4. Interview the clinical supervisors before "signing on the dotted line". There are several Youtube videos on how to find a LPC-S and specific questions to ask them.  

5. Clinical supervision is an investment in your time and financial resources. However, selecting the right LPC-S can yield a significant ROI (return on investment). Be aware of low cost supervision as it may come at a higher price of poor preparation for real-life issues that will come about when you are fully licensed. 

6. Understand that LPC-S have to take full professional responsibility for your activities as a counselor while under their supervision. Just as you are vetting LPC-S for a right-fit, clinical supervisors have to do the same. Seek out a supervisor that is genuinely concerned about your preparation and future as a clinician. One who wants you to develop into a competent, ethical, and authentic LPC.

Supervision: Primarily one on one supervision with occasional group supervision.

Setting: Virtual/teleconferencing

Frequency: Receive 4 hours of supervision monthly. There will be occasional group supervision. You will be notified ahead of time of group supervision sessions. 

Cost: $400 monthly or $100 per one on one supervision. Individual supervision for LPC-A may include 1-2 supervisees within each session. However, if more than 1 person will be attending supervision, you will be notified ahead of time.