AAMFT Approved Supervisor | Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist
Small cohorts. Structured support. Practical clinical growth.
Whether you are just beginning residency or looking for a supervision experience that combines accountability, skill development, and meaningful feedback, this supervision model is designed to help you grow into a confident and competent therapist.
Why Residents Choose This Supervision
Beyond Case Consultation
Case discussion is an important part of supervision, but it is only one part of clinical growth.
Supervision at Courage to Blossom combines consultation, observation, feedback, and structured professional development to help residents strengthen both their clinical thinking and their work in the therapy room.
Residents receive:
✓ Small, consistent cohorts
✓ Individual or dyadic supervision
✓ Structured case consultation
✓ Direct observation and feedback
✓ Quarterly Observation & Clinical Review sessions
✓ Competency-based professional development
Maximum 4 Residents
A Structured Approach to Clinical Growth
Supervision is most effective when residents have opportunities to reflect on their work, receive and give meaningful feedback, and apply new learning over time.
My approach combines:
Reflection
Developing clinical thinking, self-awareness, and professional identity.
Skill Development
Strengthening the interventions, assessment skills, and clinical decision-making used in session.
Observation and Feedback
Using direct observation and structured feedback to support meaningful growth over time.
Supervision Schedules
All supervision is provided virtually via secure videoconferencing. Residents are assigned to a specific cohort and attend according to the schedule below.
Cohort A: Collaborative Residency Cohort
Tuesdays (Eastern Time)
Week 1
Group Supervision
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Week 2
Individual or Dyadic Supervision
Scheduled between 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Week 3
Group Supervision
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Week 4
Individual or Dyadic Supervision
Scheduled between 5:00 PM – 9:30 PM
Quarterly (Fifth Tuesday)
Observation & Clinical Review Session
6:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Residents receive two group supervision sessions and two 90-minute individual or dyadic supervision sessions each month, plus quarterly observation and clinical review activities.
Maximum 6 Residents
Cohort B: Individual-Focused Residency Cohort
Wednesdays (Eastern Time)
Week 1
Individual or Dyadic Supervision
Scheduled between 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Week 2
Individual or Dyadic Supervision
Scheduled between 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Week 3
Individual or Dyadic Supervision
Scheduled between 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Week 4
Individual or Dyadic Supervision
Scheduled between 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Quarterly (Fifth Wednesday)
Observation & Clinical Review Session
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Residents receive four individual or dyadic supervision sessions each month, plus quarterly video observation and clinical review lab
My Supervisory Style
My approach is active, collaborative, and developmentally focused.
Interns who work well with me often appreciate:
• Honest, direct feedback
• Clear expectations and accountability
• Thoughtful challenge paired with support
• Practical guidance they can immediately apply in session
• Space for reflection, discussion, and professional growth
Clinicians who work with me develop the confidence, judgment, skills, and professional identity needed to practice ethically, effectively, and independently.
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My Approach to Feedback
In my supervision, you’ll receive direct, constructive feedback designed to help you grow faster and practice with greater confidence. We’ll identify your strengths, address skill gaps, and focus on the clinical judgment needed for independent licensure.
You won’t be left guessing. You’ll leave supervision with a clearer understanding of what to improve, how to improve it, and what to focus on in your next sessions.
Developing Culturally Responsive Clinicians
As a location-independent therapist, I have lived and worked in communities across Japan, Thailand, Germany, Spain, the United Kingdom, Romania, and Mexico. Much of this experience has been alongside my disabled partner, deepening my understanding of culture, accessibility, healthcare systems, and inclusion.
In supervision, we explore the cultural, systemic, and contextual factors that shape both clients and therapists. Interns are encouraged to approach differences with curiosity, humility, and respect while considering how identity, lived experience, and social context influence clinical work.
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