Residency Clinical Supervision

Licensed Clinical Residency Supervisor (LPC-S)

Virginia School Counselor LPC Supervision

PERFORMANCE. FEEDBACK. DEVELOPMENT.

As a private practice LPC with over 15 years of experience—and having entered the field of mental health through the School Counselor track—I am pleased to provide Residency Supervision for Virginia-based School Counselors who are ready to pursue their next goal: becoming a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC).

Virginia LPC Residency Requirements

To sit for the National Clinical Mental Health Counseling Examination (NCMHCE), the State of Virginia requires the following:

1. 3,400 Total Contact Hours
   • Includes direct and indirect hours with students and families.
2. 2,000 Face-to-Face Contact Hours
   • Must be documented within the total 3,400 Residency hours.
3. Graduate Internship Hours
   • Up to 600 Internship Contact Hours may count toward the total Residency.
   • Additional internship hours (up to 300 extra) can count toward Residency if completed post-30 graduate semester hours.
4. 200 Hours of Direct Supervision
   • At least 1 hour and up to 4 hours of supervision per 40 hours of work.
   • Group Supervision counts equally, but only 100 hours (50%) can be group-based.
   • Up to 20 hours of Graduate School Supervision may count toward the 200-hour requirement if provided by an LPC.
5. Residency Duration
   • Must be completed in no less than 21 months and no more than 4 years.

For full details, refer to the Virginia Board of Counseling LPC Licensure Handbook.

Steps to Obtain LPC Licensure in Virginia

1. Complete Educational Requirements: 60-credit CACREP or approved curriculum.
2. Apply for Temporary Licensure: Register your Supervision before starting your Residency.
3. Complete Supervised Residency: Fulfill hour and supervision requirements.
4. Renew Temporary License Annually: Keep your Resident license active.
5. Pass the NCMHCE Examination.
6. Apply for LPC Licensure: After passing the exam.
7. Receive LPC License.

Typical Timeline: Most Residents complete the process in 2.5–3+ years. Supervision is critical not only for accruing hours but for developing the skills and confidence to succeed as an LPC in private practice.

Developmental Model of Supervision

My supervision approach focuses on your growth as a professional while ensuring the welfare of your students and families. Key areas of focus include:

• Interventions & Skills Competency
• Assessment Techniques
• Client Conceptualization
• Individual Differences & Diversity
• Theoretical Orientation
• Treatment Goals & Plans
• Professional Ethics

Supervision includes:

• Case management and feedback.
• Proper record-keeping techniques.
• Critical incident documentation (emergencies, student/family/school community crises).
• Addressing ethical, legal, and diversity issues with open communication.
• Transition strategies for moving from school-based counseling to private practice.
• Adherence to 2016 ASCA Ethics, DSM-5/ICD-10 diagnostics, and Virginia Board regulations.

(Source: Adapted from Bernard & Goodyear’s Supervision Toolbox, 2014/2016).

Supervision Rates

Individual Supervision

• 1 hour (60 min.) weekly: $175
• 2 hours (120 min.) consecutive weekly: $350

Duo Group Supervision (2 Residents)

• 1 hour (60 min.) weekly: $200
• 2 hours (120 min.) consecutive weekly: $400*

*Note: Group supervision hours count equally but are capped at 50% (100 hours) of the required 200 hours.

Steps to Apply for LPC Residency Supervision

Supervision is a significant commitment, and I work with only 3–4 Residents at a time to ensure quality.

1. Contact Me: Use the CONTACT button above to email or call with your interest and questions.
2. Submit Application: You’ll receive a Residency Application. Please include your resume and transcript.
3. Interview: If selected, we’ll meet in person to discuss compatibility, goals, and terms.
4. Sign Contract: If we’re a match, finalize the Residency Supervision Contract.
5. Begin Your Journey: Schedule sessions and start working toward your LPC!