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Choosing a supervisor is something you should take seriously and with great consideration. The Texas Board of Examiners of Licensed Professional Counselors has strict rules and guidelines that must be adhered to. Make sure you always interview your potential LPC-S and use the LPC rules and Texas Laws as a guide. 

I have practiced in a variety of settings including Texas Childrens Hospital, Children's Safe Harbor (Montgomery County CAC) and private practice.  My practice is located in the Woodlands, Texas inside the Center for Hope and Healing. I offer virtual and in person supervision. 

Supervision Fee: $90.00 per individual session and $50 per group session
Supervision includes:  

- Weekly sessions either individual or group (can only be done 50% of the time)
- Review of case notes and documentation, case conceptualization and record keeping
- Feedback and guidance of ethical dilemmas, assessments, diagnosis, counseling techniques and theories, treatment planning and LPC rules and Texas Laws
- Support for an LPC- Associate building a private practice
- Encouragement for growth through trainings, resources and self-assessments

LPC- Associate qualities

What I am looking for in an LPC- Associate includes: 
- Someone who accepts responsibility, is open to feedback and willing to ask questions and seek answers
- Someone who respects the supervisor-supervisee relationship and is dedicated to the counseling profession and continuing their education and growth as a professional
- Someone who has a strong understanding of LPC Texas rules, ethics and desire to uphold and maintain a strong ethical foundation

LPC Process

1. Masters Degree or PhD in Counseling or Psychology from an accredited university and completion of all classes and practicum as required by the LPC Board. 
2. Successful completion of the National Counselor Exam (NCE) or the National Clinical Mental Health Counselor (NCMHC) Exam
3. Interview potential supervisors. Complete a supervision contract form which both parties must sign.
4. Apply for LPC Licensure. All LPC Associate documents are to be sent to the Texas State Board of Examiners. Your application process may take up to six weeks to be processed.
5. An Associate must obtain 3,000 total clock hours while under supervision, 1,500 hours must be direct client contact during a minimum of 18 months. 
6. Maintain accurate records of logged hours, supervised hours, and supervision notes. You may use Time2Track, Excel or Google doc spreadsheet. 
7. Obtain insurance. There are several options available such as CPH, HPSO, American Professional Agency, and Hiscox. 
8. Please refer to the Texas Administrative Code for further information at www.bhec.texas.gov/statues-and-rules/index.html

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Melissa Pedrowski

Chief Marketing Officer

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