Writings & Resources
Clinical insights, queer affirming practice, and reflections on supervision — for therapists doing the real work.
21 posts

Countertransference with queer clients is not a problem to be eliminated — it is clinical information to be understood. Here is what good supervision does with it.
Mandatory reporting is one of the most anxiety-producing ethical obligations for pre-licensed MFTs. Here is a clear, practical guide to what you are required to do — and how supervision helps you navigate it.
What trauma-informed supervision actually looks like when a pre-licensed MFT is working with survivors of sexual abuse or IPV — and why it matters for both clinician and client.

Illinois requires more supervised hours than almost any other state. Here is what that means for your timeline, your supervision relationship, and how to make the most of a long pre-licensed period.
Intimate partner violence in LGBTQ+ relationships is underrecognized and undertreated. Here is what pre-licensed MFTs and their supervisors need to understand to provide competent, affirming care.
What to do — clinically and ethically — when a client discloses sexual abuse in session. A practical guide for MFT associates navigating disclosure for the first time.

Texas has one of the most specific supervisor credentialing requirements in the country. Before you start accumulating hours, here is what every Texas LMFT-Associate needs to understand.

Most state boards allow both individual and group supervision to count toward MFT licensure — but the rules on how much group supervision counts vary. Here is what you need to know.

Starting supervision is exciting and nerve-wracking in equal measure. Here is what actually happens in a first session — and how to make the most of it from day one.