Clinical Supervision

Clinical supervision is a vital part of both the training and ongoing development of pre-licensed and registered psychotherapists. It is more than a requirement—it's a reflective space for growth, insight, and integration.

At the heart of psychotherapy lies a question I return to often: What does it mean to be a psychotherapist?

From my perspective, psychotherapy is not:

  • About fixing or finding solutions.

  • Teaching clients to regulate emotions or stay present.

  • Using methods to “cure” someone.

  • Offering diagnoses.

  • Aiming for happiness or contentment as a final goal.

Psychotherapy is a deeply human process—one person in the presence of another, offering witness, resonance, and insight. It’s about holding space for someone to explore their inner world, to ask life’s difficult questions, and to move toward a more integrated experience of self. I return often to June Singer’s words in Boundaries of the Self:

“It is a long and laborious process of pulling together all those fragmented and chaotic bits and pieces of unconscious personalities, into an integrated whole which is conscious of itself and the way in which it works.” (p. 143)

In a world marked by rapid change, fear, and disconnection, many suffer from depression, anxiety, loneliness, or a lack of meaning. I believe that individual healing through psychotherapy can ripple outward. When people develop self-awareness and insight—when they become visible to themselves—they also become more compassionate, relational, and whole. This personal transformation is foundational to larger societal healing.

As psychotherapists, one of our essential tasks is cultivating curiosity—both in ourselves and in our clients. We are not meant to dwell in the past, but to work with the psyche to help it move forward. We do this by listening for the language of the soul: emotion, imagination, dreams, metaphor, and fantasy. The art of therapy lies in finding moments of clarity, offering interpretations that give voice and meaning to what may have remained unspoken.

A cornerstone of psychotherapy is the therapeutic relationship itself—the interplay of two personalities, the unconscious dynamics that arise, and the mutual work of recognizing and making meaning of what emerges.

Clinical Supervision Offered

I provide clinical supervision tailored to support your growth and confidence as a psychotherapist. Together, we explore topics such as:

  • Developing awareness of transference and countertransference (the use of self in clinical work)

  • Receiving support for complex cases

  • Navigating ethical issues, including boundaries

  • Building confidence as a psychotherapist

  • Prioritizing self-care to prevent burnout

As a clinical supervisor, I offer a safe and supportive space for reflection, professional development, and skill-building. My approach fosters both clinical insight and personal well-being.

With over 25 years of experience in private practice, community, and hospital social work, I have supervised MSW students from Wilfrid Laurier University, the University of Windsor, and King’s College, as well as training psychotherapists. I hold postgraduate certifications in eating disorders, mind-body psychotherapy, movement and expressive arts therapy, and trauma based approaches. I have postgraduate certification in consultation and supervision skills for psychodynamic psychotherapists. My clinical orientation integrates psychodynamic and somatic psychotherapy approaches.

Supervision Fees:

  • $160 per one-hour session