Clinical Supervision
For therapists who take the work seriously and themselves less so
Play is how we humans learn. It's how we solve problems, find our footing, make something out of nothing. It's also how I think we should be as therapists — curious, exploratory, willing to try something and see what happens.
Grad school hands you a lot of theory and then more or less wishes you luck. Suddenly you're sitting across from someone in real pain and you're supposed to know what to do with that. Supervision is where we actually figure it out.
I work with associates in Oregon, California, and Washington. You can find specifics below.
“What stands out most is [Courtney’s] authenticity and integrity. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone seeking to deepen their skills as a relational therapist while staying connected to the passion that brought them to this work in the first place”
— K.S.
How I Work
My approach is inherently relational — focusing in on collaboration, attunement, building confidence, and not shying away from the messy bits. And there are a lot of messy bits.
The world right now is… rough. Being a therapist on top of all of that is its own struggle. And then to also be alone and isolated while holding all of our clients' pain? We don't need to keep doing it that way. Supervision is a place to be seen and accepted for all of what shows up.
I want you to feel comfortable bringing your whole self. Your personal life is intricately connected to your therapist self, and while this is not individual therapy, this is a place to name and hold all the parts that feel alive or raw.
What We'll Work On
We'll make sure we abide by Board rules and regulations — they exist to keep us accountable and make sure you're being prepared for independent practice. And we'll hold the rest of it too. All the things the Board doesn't lay out as expectations. Those things matter just as much for who you become as a therapist.
Board requirements: case consultation, clinical discussion, ethical decision-making, documentation review, observation of sessions.
My requirements: skills practice through a Deliberate Practice framework, emotional processing, identity exploration, willingness to not know, bringing your whole self, the courage to name what's hard or not working, celebrating your successes, curiosity about your internal process in session, willingness to not know, and letting yourself be impacted by your clients.
The Modalities I Bring
My supervision draws from IFS, AEDP, with a relational foundation throughout.
With IFS — I move slowly, with lots of space for the system to breathe. I don't encourage rigid following of the model once you know the steps. I want you to feel the model, understand the why, and move from that place instead. We don't bypass protectors. We don't rush. And honestly, it's even better if you can find your own IFS therapist to explore your own system alongside this work.
With AEDP — I embody the attuned, emotionally resonant frame the theory creates. Moment by moment tracking, attention to the relational dynamic, space for what's actually happening between us. I'll encourage this same attentiveness from you with your clients.
Deliberate Practice is newer for me. I'm growing into this model intentionally — including a year-long residency at Sentio University in 2027 where I'll receive supervisory oversight of my own supervision. It brings more attention and intention to the actual practice of counseling skills. It makes the work more alive.
A Note on Expectations
Come with intention — cases, questions, reflections, whatever is alive for you. Be honest about what you're struggling with, because that's where the real work begins. Stay on top of your licensure requirements and know your board's expectations for associates in your state.
The administrative details — professional title use, supervision records, payment — are all in our supervision agreement, which we'll go through together before we start.
Reach out
If this resonates, I’d love to connect.
Feel free to reach out with questions or to schedule a consult. I’m happy to discuss what you’re looking for and explore fit.