Colorado Post-Graduate Supervision & National Supervision of Supervision

$95 hourly. Supervision for licensure in Colorado. 

  • Consults on curriculum vitae

  • Consults on contract negotiations

  • Private practice support

  • Consults on cross-cultural practice

  • Consults on self-of-clinician

  • Consults on culture-of-clinician

  • Consults on relations-of-clinician

  • Consults on politics-of-clinician

  • Consults on profession-of-clinician

  • Consults on sequential practice

  • Clinician identity development 

  • Case literature reviews

  • Theory-based case consults

  • Scholarship support

  • On-going advanced skills development & support

  • Recommendation letters/reference inclusion

  • Support for advancement of theory

  • Endorsement of hours

  • On-going post-licensure support

$125 hourly. Mentorship for approved supervisor designation.

  • Commitment to 36 mentorship consults over the span of 18 months.

  • Consults on curriculum vitae

  • Consults on philosophy of supervision

  • Consults on theory of supervision

  • Consults on manuscript preparation

  • Consults on support of scholarship

  • Consults on applied supervision

  • Consults on cross-cultural supervision

  • Consults on self-of-supervisor

  • Consults on culture-of-supervisor

  • Consults on relations-of-supervisor

  • Consults on politics-of-supervisor

  • Consults on profession-of-supervisor

  • Consults on relations-of-supervisor

  • Networking opportunities

  • Professional development support

  • Recommendation letters/reference inclusion

  • Endorsement of hours

  • On-going post-designation support 

What to anticipate & standardized supervision sources

Supervision goes beyond case consultation, fostering professional growth, clinical competence, and adherence to systemic therapy principles. Here’s what supervision includes:

A Clear, Structured Framework
  • Supervision Contract – Outlines expectations, ethical responsibilities, goals, and logistics.
  • Regular Meetings – Typically weekly or biweekly, ensuring consistency and accountability.
  • Developmental Approach – Tailors supervision to the supervisee’s skill level, from novice to advanced practitioner.

Systemic and Reflective Supervision
  • Encourages systemic thinking, examining relational patterns rather than just individual pathology.
  • Uses reflective practice, helping supervisees develop self-awareness and professional identity.

Ethical and Legal Compliance
  • Ensures adherence to AAMFT Code of Ethics and legal standards.
  • Guides supervisees in managing ethical dilemmas (e.g., dual relationships, confidentiality).
  • Models and reinforces cultural humility and responsiveness in therapy.

Parallel Process and Use of Self
  • Encourages supervisees to examine their personal biases, emotional reactions, and self-of-the-therapist issues.
  • Supports professional identity development while maintaining a balance between challenge and support.

Feedback and Evaluation
  • Provides structured, ongoing feedback - balancing encouragement with constructive critique.
  • Encourages supervisees to engage in self-assessment and goal-setting.

Emphasis on Diversity and Inclusivity
  • Integrates cultural, gender, and identity considerations into supervision discussions.
  • Encourages critical thinking about power dynamics in therapy and supervision.
  • Promotes culturally responsive interventions in diverse client systems.

Supervisor's Role as Mentor
  • Supports professional development while upholding ethical and competency standards.
  • Identifies and addresses areas of concern proactively, ensuring client welfare.
  • Encourages lifelong learning and professional growth beyond licensure.

Popularized literature supports effective AAMFT-approved supervision by integrating systemic, ethical, & developmental perspectives. Standardized sources include:

Core AAMFT Supervision Texts

Bernard, J. M., & Goodyear, R. K. (2018). Fundamentals of Clinical Supervision (6th ed.).

Todd, T. C., & Storm, C. L. (2014). The Complete Systemic Supervisor: Context, Philosophy, and Pragmatics (2nd ed.).

Falender, C. A., & Shafranske, E. P. (2020). Clinical Supervision: A Competency-Based Approach (2nd ed.).

AAMFT Supervision Guidelines & Ethical Standards

American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT). (2019). AAMFT Approved Supervision Handbook. 

AAMFT Code of Ethics (2022)

Supervision Models & Theoretical Foundations

Watkins, C. E. Jr. (2015). The Supervisory Alliance: A Half Century of Theory, Practice, and Research in Critical Perspective. American Journal of Psychotherapy, 69(1), 39-62.

Holloway, E. (1995). Clinical Supervision: A Systems Approach.

Borders, L. D., & Brown, L. L. (2005). The New Handbook of Counseling Supervision.

Self-of-the-Clinician & Parallel Process

Aponte, H. J., & Kissil, K. (2016). The Person of the Therapist Training Model: Mastering the Use of Self.

Hess, A. T. (2011). Psychotherapy Supervision: Theory, Research, and Practice (2nd ed.).

Cultural & Ethical Competence in Supervision

Falender, C. A., & Shafranske, E. P. (2021). Culturally Responsive Supervision and Training: Diverse Perspectives and Practical Applications.

Hardy, K. V., & Bobes, T. (2016). Culturally Sensitive Supervision and Training: Diverse Perspectives and Practical Applications.

Some of my thoughts on supervision and professional development