CLINICAL SUPERVISION & CONSULTATION IN FARMINGTON HILLS & ONLINE ACROSS MICHIGAN

Develop your clinical confidence, strengthen your judgment, and start trusting yourself in the room.

Supportive, direct supervision and consultation for therapists navigating the realities of clinical work.

You know more than you think you do, but right now it may not feel that way.

You’re trying to combine everything you learned in graduate school while also responding to the realities and complexity of actual clinical work. Even with all the practice and experiences you’ve had, sessions don’t always go the way you expected they would. Some clients feel straightforward, while others leave you second-guessing every intervention, question, or clinical decision you make.

And when you’re considering the possibility of building your own practice or stepping into a more independent role, any kind of uncertainty feels so much bigger. 

Becoming a strong therapist isn’t about memorizing the “right” response for every situation, including whatever you face in your own life. It’s about developing the ability to think critically, stay grounded in complexity, understand yourself as a clinician, and respond intentionally to the person sitting in front of you. That’s the work we’ll do together.

You might be seeking supervision or consultation because you’re…

  • Struggling to connect theory to real-life practice

  • Looking for guidance beyond basic interventions

  • Wanting to strengthen your case conceptualization skills

  • Trying to move beyond perfectionism in your work

  • Exploring how your own experiences impact the therapy process

  • Wanting honest, practical feedback and direction

  • Thinking about starting or growing a private practice

  • Looking for support in navigating the gray areas of clinical work

How I can Help

My approach to supervision and consultation is supportive, direct, reflective, and practical.

Together, we’ll explore real clinical challenges, difficult sessions, ethical gray areas, uncertainty, and the moments when you feel stuck or question your clinical decisions.

This process isn’t about giving you a script to follow or teaching you the “right” thing to say in every situation. Instead, it’s designed to help you strengthen your clinical judgment, deepen your self-awareness, and develop confidence in your unique way of working as a therapist.

My role is to help you:

  • Strengthen case conceptualization and clinical decision-making skills

  • Navigate challenging, complex, or high-risk clinical situations

  • Better understand your use of self in the therapy relationship

  • Develop clear boundaries and a strong professional identity

  • Integrate different treatment approaches with greater intention and flexibility

  • Reduce the impact of perfectionism, self-doubt, and imposter syndrome

  • Build confidence in managing ambiguity and clinical uncertainty

Strong clinicians aren’t the ones who always have the “right” answer. They’re the ones who know how to remain curious, reflective, ethical, and present when the path forward isn’t immediately clear.

Clinical confidence develops over time through experience, reflection, consultation, and a willingness to trust your judgment while continuing to learn. My goal is to help you cultivate that confidence so you can feel more grounded, effective, and authentic in your work.

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You don’t have to become a perfect therapist to be an effective one.

My Background

I bring nearly three decades of clinical experience across a variety of settings and populations, including private practice, community mental health, domestic violence advocacy, home health, and child welfare.

Alongside maintaining a private practice since 2005, I have taught at the University of Michigan School of Social Work since 2013, serving as a Teaching Professor across multiple clinical and professional practice areas. I have also held faculty appointments as a Lecturer and Adjunct Professor at Walla Walla University–Billings and Montana State University.

My work as both a clinician and educator has given me a unique perspective on the developmental journey of becoming a therapist. I understand the challenges of translating theory into practice, navigating clinical complexity, and building confidence in your professional judgment.

Therapy is complex work, and no clinician should have to navigate that complexity alone. Whether you're facing a challenging case, questioning your next step, or simply looking for a place to continue growing, I would be honored to support you in developing the confidence, clarity, and professional identity that will sustain you throughout your career.

Embrace your own intuition and become the kind of clinician you’ve always wanted to be.

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FAQs

Frequently asked questions

  • I primarily work with new and early-career therapists seeking clinical supervision or consultation support. This can include therapists pursuing licensure, newer clinicians building confidence in their work, or therapists looking for additional support while they navigate complex cases and professional growth.

  • While much of my background is rooted in social work education and training, consultation may also be beneficial for clinicians from related mental health fields, depending on their goals and needs. If you have more questions, please don’t hesitate to reach out HERE.

  • Clinical supervision is typically a more formal relationship connected to licensure, professional development, and oversight of clinical work. Consultation is often less formal and focused on support around specific cases, clinical growth, professional identity, or practice-related concerns.

  • That’s completely normal. Many therapists enter the field feeling pressure to “get it right” or fear making mistakes. Supervision and consultation are spaces to explore uncertainty, build confidence, and continue developing your clinical skills without needing to already have all the answers.

  • Yes. Many clinicians are trained primarily in evidence-based models but feel unsure how to move beyond rigid frameworks in a way that still feels ethical, intentional, and effective. Together, we can explore how to integrate different approaches while strengthening your overall clinical judgment and aligning your work with your long-term goals.

  • Absolutely. Burnout, compassion fatigue, and difficulty separating work from personal life are incredibly common in this field of work. Part of becoming a sustainable clinician involves learning how to care for yourself while continuing to care for others effectively.

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