As a Clinical Supervisor with more than 14 years of counseling experience, Susan Gonzales, LPC-S, LMFT-S provides supervision to therapists-in-training to fulfill Texas State Board requirements for full LPC and/or LMFT licensure. Her supervision approach combines education, guidance, and support for improving clinical techniques and building a successful private practice.

Supervision entails meeting every other week for 1 hour as mandated by the board. Supervision meeting discussions include:

• Case conceptualization
• Career within the field
• The business of private practice
• Helpful techniques to utilize with clientele
• Access to supervisor’s materials such as books, handouts, trainings etc.
• Potential opportunity to work within a private practice setting

I have been in the counseling field for over a decade and have worked in several different agencies and private practice settings. I offer a unique approach to supervision by providing education not only on expanding your therapeutic identity and skills, but also the “ins and outs” of running a successful business. My educational background is in Business and Counseling. I know that it can be challenging trying to navigate your way through this particular field because I have been there, too. However, I also know that a career in counseling can be extremely rewarding. My primary goal as supervisor is to offer continual guidance while the supervisee navigates their way through licensure.

As clinicians know, finding a “good fit” is essential to the success of the therapeutic process. The same goes for finding a supervisor. The supervisee and supervisor will be spending approximately 2 years together, so the selection process is essential! Please don’t hesitate to call me to see if we are a good fit.