"Changing the World One Family at a Time"
Clinical supervision is more than completing required hours—it is an opportunity to strengthen your professional identity, increase clinical competence, develop confidence, and prepare for long-term success in the counseling profession.
With more than 20 years of experience in the mental health and social services field, extensive experience as a Licensed Professional Counselor, and over eight years of experience providing clinical supervision, Monique S. Johnson, LPC-S, RPT-S, provides a supportive, structured, and growth-focused supervision experience.
Supervision is designed to provide a safe and professional environment where counselors can ask questions, process challenging clinical experiences, strengthen counseling skills, receive constructive feedback, and develop greater confidence in their abilities. Supervisees can expect accountability, encouragement, practical guidance, and a supervisor who is genuinely invested in helping them grow and excel.
Clinical supervision is available for Associate Licensed Counselors (ALCs) working toward meeting the requirements for
Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) licensure.
The transition from graduate student to independently licensed counselor requires continued learning, professional development, accountability, and support. Supervision provides an opportunity to connect counseling theory with real-world clinical practice while developing the skills necessary to become an ethical, competent, and confident professional counselor.
Areas of Focus Include:
---Clinical case conceptualization and treatment planning
---Counseling theories and practical clinical application
---Clinical documentation and progress notes
---Assessment, diagnosis, and clinical decision-making
---Ethical and legal responsibilities
---Professional boundaries
---Counselor identity development
---Multicultural awareness and responsiveness
---Crisis assessment and intervention
---Professional communication and collaboration
---Time management and caseload organization
---Counselor wellness and prevention of burnout
---Preparation for independent licensure
---Career development and professional growth
What You Can Expect From Your Supervisor:
Supervisees can expect a professional relationship that balances support, education, encouragement, and accountability. My goal is not only to assist you in meeting licensure requirements but also to help prepare you to become a knowledgeable, ethical, confident, and independent counselor.
As your supervisor, I will:
---Provide a welcoming environment where you can openly discuss clinical concerns and professional challenges
---Offer honest, respectful, and constructive feedback
---Help you recognize and build upon your individual strengths
---Identify opportunities for continued clinical and professional growth
---Encourage critical thinking and independent clinical decision-making
---Assist you in connecting counseling theories to clinical practice
---Provide guidance regarding ethical and professional responsibilities
---Encourage accountability and active participation in your supervision experience
---Support the development of your unique professional identity
---Celebrate your professional growth, accomplishments, and milestones
As a supervisor, I bring extensive experience in clinical counseling, private practice, program development, psychological assessment, teaching, clinical training, and counselor supervision. This diverse experience allows supervisees to receive practical guidance that extends beyond textbook knowledge and prepares them for the realities of professional counseling practice.
Supervision Expectations:
---Supervision is a collaborative professional relationship. Supervisees are expected to:
---Attend all scheduled supervision sessions consistently and arrive prepared
---Actively participate in discussions and professional development activities
---Present clinical cases, questions, ethical concerns, and areas in which guidance is needed
---Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
---Remain open to feedback, professional growth, and self-reflection
---Demonstrate ethical and professional behavior
---Maintain appropriate professional boundaries
---Complete required supervision documentation in a timely manner
---Communicate concerns or challenges openly
---Accept responsibility for understanding and meeting all applicable licensure requirements
---Supervision provides guidance and support; however, each supervisee is responsible for remaining informed regarding current Alabama licensure requirements and ensuring that all required documentation, clinical hours, and application materials are completed appropriately.
LPC-S Clinical Supervision Fee:
$375 per month
Additional information regarding supervision frequency, scheduling, documentation, policies, and availability will be discussed during the initial consultation.
RPT-S Play Therapy Supervision
Supporting Mental Health Professionals Pursuing the Registered Play Therapist Credential
Play therapy supervision is available for eligible mental health professionals who are pursuing the Registered Play Therapist (RPT) credential or seeking to strengthen their knowledge and clinical application of play therapy.
As a Registered Play Therapist-Supervisor (RPT-S), I provide developmentally responsive supervision designed to help professionals increase their understanding of play therapy theories, techniques, skills, ethical responsibilities, and clinical applications.
Play therapy supervision provides an opportunity to explore how children communicate through play and how trained mental health professionals can use therapeutic play to support emotional expression, healing, behavioral growth, and healthy development.
Areas of Focus May Include:
---Foundations and principles of play therapy
---Child-centered play therapy skills
---Play therapy theories and approaches
---Therapeutic use of toys and expressive materials
---Structuring the play therapy environment
---Selecting and organizing toys for the playroom
---Understanding themes and patterns within children’s play
---Developing therapeutic responses
---Tracking, reflecting feelings, and returning responsibility
---Therapeutic limit setting
---Case conceptualization through a play therapy lens
---Play therapy treatment planning and documentation
---Working with parents, caregivers, and families
---Cultural considerations in play therapy
---Ethical considerations and professional responsibilities
---Integrating play therapy into clinical practice
---Development of the supervisee’s play therapist identity
---What You Can Expect From Play Therapy Supervision
Play therapy supervision is designed to be engaging, experiential, educational, and supportive. Supervisees may participate in case discussions, demonstrations, role-playing activities, reflective exercises, review of play themes, skill development activities, and exploration of play therapy resources.
As your RPT-S, I will:
---Provide guidance grounded in play therapy theory and clinical practice
---Help strengthen your confidence and competence in using play therapy interventions
---Support your development as a play therapist
---Provide constructive feedback regarding play therapy skills and clinical application
---Encourage creativity while maintaining ethical and professional standards
---Assist with understanding children’s developmental needs and communication through play
---Help supervisees identify strengths and opportunities for continued growth
---Provide opportunities for reflection, experiential learning, and professional development
---Encourage continued education and involvement within the play therapy community
---Support supervisees as they work toward completing applicable credentialing requirements
---My goal is to help developing play therapists move beyond simply learning techniques and develop a deeper understanding of the therapeutic relationship, the meaning of play, and the intentional use of play therapy principles.
Play Therapy Supervision Expectations:
---Attend scheduled supervision sessions consistently and arrive prepared
---Actively participate in experiential activities and case discussions
---Present appropriate play therapy cases, questions, and clinical concerns
---Remain open to feedback, reflection, and continued professional development
---Review assigned play therapy readings or educational materials when applicable
---Maintain ethical and professional standards
---Protect client confidentiality
---Track supervision hours and maintain required documentation
---Remain informed regarding current credentialing requirements
---Take an active role in developing their professional identity as a play therapist
---Supervisees are responsible for reviewing and meeting all current credentialing requirements established by the Association for Play Therapy.
*Participation in supervision does not guarantee approval or receipt of the Registered Play Therapist credential.*
RPT-S Play Therapy Supervision Fee:
$125 per supervision session
Session frequency, format, scheduling, credentialing goals, and supervision needs will be discussed during the initial consultation.
Invest in Your Professional Growth
Whether you are an Associate Licensed Counselor working toward independent LPC licensure or a mental health professional pursuing the Registered Play Therapist™ credential, quality supervision can provide the guidance, accountability, knowledge, and encouragement needed throughout your professional journey.
My approach to supervision is supportive while maintaining high professional expectations. I believe supervisees grow when they are encouraged to recognize their strengths, challenged to continue learning, provided with honest feedback, and given opportunities to apply their knowledge with confidence.
I am committed to creating an environment where developing counselors and play therapists feel supported, challenged, respected, and empowered to reach their professional goals.
Your growth matters. Your professional development matters. The clients and communities you serve matter.
Clinical Supervision for Counseling Interns
Building Confidence. Strengthening Clinical Skills. Preparing for Professional Practice.
The transition from the classroom into clinical practice is an exciting and important stage in the development of a professional counselor. Clinical supervision for graduate-level counseling interns provides a supportive and educational environment where students can apply counseling theories, strengthen clinical skills, develop their professional identity, and gain confidence working with clients.
With extensive experience in clinical counseling, private practice, counselor education, teaching, program development, and clinical supervision, I am committed to helping counseling interns bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world clinical practice.
Interns receive guidance, encouragement, constructive feedback, and opportunities for professional growth while developing the knowledge and skills needed to become ethical, competent, and confident counselors.
Areas of Focus Include:
---Applying counseling theories in clinical practice
---Developing counseling and relationship-building skills
---Clinical interviewing and assessment
---Case conceptualization
---Treatment planning and goal development
---Clinical documentation and progress notes
---Understanding diagnosis and clinical presentation
---Ethical and legal responsibilities
---Professional boundaries
---Cultural awareness and responsiveness
---Crisis assessment and intervention
---Professional communication
---Time management and caseload organization
---Receiving and applying constructive feedback
---Developing confidence in the counseling role
---Building a professional counselor identity
---Preparing for graduation and the transition into professional practice
What Interns Can Expect From Me:
My approach to supervision is supportive, educational, collaborative, and growth-focused. I understand that internship is a learning experience and that interns may have questions, experience uncertainty, or need additional guidance as they begin applying their academic knowledge in clinical settings.
Interns can expect:
---A welcoming environment where questions are encouraged
---Individualized guidance based on their experience, learning needs, and professional goals
---Opportunities to connect counseling theories with real clinical experiences
---Honest, respectful, and constructive feedback
---Support with clinical documentation, treatment planning, and case conceptualization
---Guidance regarding ethical responsibilities and professional boundaries
---Opportunities to strengthen counseling skills and clinical confidence
---Encouragement to recognize and build upon individual strengths
---Support in identifying areas for continued professional development
---Accountability and encouragement throughout the internship experience
---Practical knowledge from more than 20 years of experience in the mental health and social services field
---My goal is to help interns become more confident in their clinical abilities while understanding that professional growth is an ongoing process. -----Interns will be encouraged to ask questions, reflect upon their experiences, accept feedback, and take an active role in their education and professional development.
Internship Expectations:
---Counseling interns are expected to:
---Meet all educational and eligibility requirements established by their college or university
---Maintain good academic standing
---Attend all required supervision sessions, meetings, and scheduled clinical activities
---Arrive prepared and actively participate in the supervision process
---Demonstrate professionalism, dependability, and effective communication
---Complete clinical documentation accurately and within established deadlines
---Maintain client confidentiality and follow all ethical, legal, agency, and university requirements
---Remain open to feedback, self-reflection, and continued learning
---Communicate questions, concerns, scheduling issues, or challenges promptly
---Demonstrate initiative and accountability for their internship experience and education
---Complete required assignments, trainings, readings, or professional development activities
---Maintain appropriate professional boundaries with clients, staff, supervisors, and other professionals
---Seek supervision before making decisions outside their level of training or experience
---Represent Restorative Counseling Services, LLC professionally
Internship is a collaborative learning experience. While supervision, education, and professional guidance are provided, interns are expected to take an active role in their development by seeking opportunities to learn, asking meaningful questions, applying feedback, and accepting responsibility for meeting all university and internship requirements.
Internship Placement Information:
---Internship opportunities may be available for eligible graduate-level counseling students based on organizational needs, supervisor availability, university requirements, and the student’s professional interests and readiness.
---Placement is not guaranteed. Interested students may be required to participate in an interview and submit documentation from their college or university before approval.
---Additional information regarding internship availability, placement requirements, scheduling, supervision, and the application process will be discussed during the initial consultation.
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