My Philosophy of Supervision
I believe supervision is a space of transformation. At its best, it mirrors the very work we ask of our clients: to show up with honesty, to tolerate uncertainty, and to become more fully ourselves.
As one of my mentors, Dr. Hillary McBride, says, our job as therapists is to work to be a little more courageous than our clients. I hold this truth closely. And as a supervisor, I see my role as creating the kind of space where that courage can begin to take shape—gently, slowly, and with support.
For me, supervision—like good therapy—is grounded in these convictions:
Safety makes risk possible. I aim to cultivate a space where it’s safe enough to stretch, ask hard questions, and bring forward what feels uncertain or unfinished.
Presence matters. I show up connected to myself, and I care. You matter—not just as a developing clinician, but as a whole human being.
There must be room to play and get it wrong. Growth requires freedom. I want you to have space to experiment, stumble, and return—knowing you’ll be met with curiosity, not criticism.
Your internal world matters as much as your clinical work. What’s happening in you is just as important as what you’re doing with your clients. I care deeply about both.
I trust the process. True formation takes time. I believe in the slow work of identity, the power of reflection, and the change that emerges from being consistently seen and supported.
The Journey of Becoming
I see the development of a therapist through the lens of transformation:
Separation → Liminality → Integration.
Separation is the first step—a stepping away from what is known. It involves shedding, risk, and the courage to question who we’ve been.
Liminality is the space between—where old identities no longer fit and new ones are still forming. It’s ambiguous, formative, and often uncomfortable. I believe this is where the deepest supervision work happens.
Integration is the return—with greater embodiment, clarity, and confidence in your voice and purpose as a therapist.
As a supervisor, I see myself as a threshold guide—offering space, reflection, and honest presence as you cross into new territory. I’m not here to mold you into someone else’s version of a therapist. I’m here to walk alongside you as you become more fully and courageously yourself.
Because supervision is about formation, not just information.
And that is work I hold with reverence and care.
Becoming a therapist is sacred work.
I’d be honored to walk alongside you.