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LEIGH RAINWATER, LPCS
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Becoming a confident
​lpc supervisor

Guidance, consultation, and mentoring for new and developing supervisors

You don't have to figure out supervision alone. ​
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Becoming an LPC Supervisor is an exciting step in your professional development, but it can also raise a lot of questions.  What does good supervision actually look like?  How do you balance support and accountability?  How do you navigate ethical questions, documentation, boundaries, and the unexpected situations that come with supervising another clinician?

I offer consultation and mentoring for LPC supervisors who want a thoughtful place to ask questions, strengthen their supervisory skills, and develop a supervision practice that feels both ethical and authentically their own. 

Supervision Consultation & Mentoring

You know how to be a therapist. Becoming a supervisor is a different kind of professional journey.  

Stepping into supervision brings new questions about structure, boundaries, documentation, ethics, feedback, difficult situations, and how to develop a supervision approach that feels authentic to you.  

​You don’t have to figure it out all alone. 

A Place to Think Out Loud

Consultation gives you a space to bring the questions that don’t always have easy answers. 

Whether you’re approved as a newly licensed LPC Supervisor, preparing to begin supervising, or simply want a thoughtful colleague to consult with, we can explore the situation together.  

My approach is collaborate and reflective.  I won’t tell you there is one “right” way to supervise. Instead, I’ll help you think through the clinical, ethical, relational, and practical considerations so you can make informed decisions and develop your own supervisory voice.

Consultation may be helpful when you’re …

• Developing your supervision philosophy or model
• Unsure how much structure to provide in supervision
• Navigating a challenging supervisory relationship
• Thinking through ethical or boundary questions
• Wondering how to provide effective feedback
• Developing supervision documentation, processes, or expectations
• Transitioning from clinician to supervisor
• Looking for a trusted colleague to think through a situation with

Develop your Own Supervision Style

Just as I believe counselors need room to develop their own therapeutic voice, I believe supervisors need room to develop their own supervisory voice. 

My goal isn't to give you a template to copy. It's to help you understand the principles of effective supervision, think critically about your choices, and develop an approach that is ethical, intentional, and authentically yours.  

What Can We Work On?

Consultation can be tailored to what you need.  Depending on the situation, we might explore:
  • Developing your supervision philosophy and approach
  • Creating structure and expectations for supervision
  • Giving feedback and navigating difficult conversations
  • Managing boundaries and the supervisory relationship
  • Thinking through ethical and professional questions
  • Supporting a supervisee who is struggling 
  • Documentation and supervisory processes
  • Balancing support, challenge, and accountability 
  • Developing confidence in your role as a supervisor
You don't need to have a problem or a crisis to reach out.  Sometimes it's helpful simply to have another experienced supervisor to think things through with.  

What We Can Work on

A Collaborative Approach to Supervision

I don't believe there is one right way to be a supervisor.  My goal is to help you develop a supervisory approach that is ethical, thoughtful, intentional, and aligned with who you are as a clinician.  

I bring more than 20 years of experience as a counselor and extensive experience providing clinical supervision, training, and mentoring.  I enjoy helping supervisors think through the gray areas - not simply telling you what to do, but helping you develop the confidence and judgement to make sound decisions for yourself and your supervisees. 

My approach is warm, curious, practical, and collaborative.  There is room for questions, uncertainty, reflection, and even the occasional "I'm not sure what to do with this."

A Thoughtful Conversation Can Make A Difference

You don't need to wait until you have a major problem to seek consultation. Sometimes having an experienced colleague to think something through with can help you see a situation differently, clarify your next step, or simply feel more confident in your decision. 

Consultation is a collaborative conversation - not an evaluation.  My goal is to give you a place to pause, reflect, ask questions, and develop your own supervisory judgment.  

Who Is This Consultation For?

This consultation is designed for counselors who are stepping into or developing their role as an LPC Supervisor and would value and experienced colleague to think alongside them. 

You might be newly approved as a supervisor, preparing to take on your first supervisee, or have been supervising for a while and want to reflect on your approach. 

You don't have to arrive with a specific problem or question.  Sometimes the most valuable consultation begins with, "I want to talk through how I'm doing this."

How Consultation Works

Consultation is available virtually and can be scheduled as an individual consultation based on your needs.  

We can meet for a single consultation when you have a specific situation to work through, or establish an ongoing consultation relationship if you want continued support as you develop your supervisory practice.  

Initial Consultation:  30 minutes
Format:  Virtual
Scheduling:  By Appointment 

Ready To Talk Through A Question?

Whether you're preparing to supervise your first LPC Associate or have been supervising for years, having a thoughtful colleague can make the work feel less solitary.  

Let's talk about what you're looking for and whether consultation would be useful.  
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