“Successful investing is anticipating the anticipations of others.”
John Maynard Keynes
I love the feeling of anticipation!!! It’s nervousness mixed with faith and hope. I wait in anticipation of what you as an Intern or LGPC are anticipating! If you become part of the team, it is my hope that we will work together and form a long-lasting professional relationship.
I want to applaud you for getting to this point in your clinical career. Whether an Intern or LGPC, I know it took hard work, dedication, and perseverance. Second, thank you for considering me as a potential supervisor.
This is an important part of your life and should not be taken lightly. Don't just look at Internship or clinical supervision as a final task to graduating or becoming fully licensed, but as a potential career-long connection.
When looking for a Clinical Supervisor (like myself), you want to make sure the following fits your need:
Experience
Consider the skills you are hoping to learn, refine, or master. Is there a specific population you are hoping to access? Also, how much experience do you need your supervisor to have? Finally what types of certifications or specialization are you expecting your potential supervisor to have; is it a deal-breaker if none are present?
Personality & Temperament
Think about the characteristics and qualities that are needed to foster your growth as a professional. Is there a personality type that you know does not mesh well with your own? Do you need someone easygoing, or someone who is more 'Type A'? Lastly consider your potential supervisor's "buttons" - how easy are they pushed and what are the consequences of pushing them.
Supervision Style
This is the theory behind and delivery of how your potential supervisor will interact with you; how will you spend your supervision time. Do you want someone who is focused on skill-building or how you are developing as a therapist? Or someone who is focused on training you in a specific type of therapeutic model? Maybe you need a blend of all styles. Knowing what you need to grow is important. You knowing how to advocate for yourself will be a great way to model for your clients.
Still interested?! Great! Let's meet. While I could list out my professional experiences, I would prefer to meet with you in person. This way we both are able to assess if we are a good professional fit for each other. Click here to submit a formal inquiry about the type of supervision you need; we will plan a time to meet so we can discuss how supervision at NyLu Therapeutic Solutions may fit you.