How to find a supervisor: process

“How do I even find a supervisor?"

Students looking to start their private practice ask the same question. ALL the time. And, rightly so!

So here's a step-by-step guide:

1 - Identify what you want to work with

Are you leaning toward CBT? Emotional processing? Relationship work? Your supervision should align with the kind of therapy you want to practice.

2 - Reach out to senior psychologists directly

Send a simple message introducing your educational background, the kind of clients you want to work with, and ask if they offer supervision.

3 - Ask specific questions

How do you structure supervision? How do you charge? What kind of cases do you usually guide supervisees on?

4 - Assess alignment

Does their way of thinking match how you want to practice? If you want structured cognitive work, a highly emotion-focused supervisor may not be your first choice and vice versa.

5 - Be open to change

If you realize a particular approach isn't enough for your client, it's okay to seek additional supervision from someone with a different modality.

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