Professional Consultation

What is professional consultation?

Professional consultation, or supervision, is for therapists who would like help thinking about their clients. It is a standard in the field to get help when we need it, while maintaining client confidentiality.

When should I seek consultation?

Every therapist gets stuck now and then. Many find it helpful to think with another therapist. I have found that the best part of supervision is not a specific intervention to try, but shifting the conceptualization so that the therapist considers new aspects of their work.

Do I need to come every week?

That is up to you. Some therapists benefit from weekly discussion of their cases, while others prefer to come in as needed.

What modality do you practice from?

My work is informed by Psychodynamic therapy.

As I explain to my clients, how Psychodynamic theory is expressed in a client’s therapy depends upon the person. Many people, such as kids and teens, or people presenting with disorganizing symptoms such as trauma, require the therapy to have a more practical component to their work, and focus on building coping skills. Others find that change happens naturally for them via the act of seeking insight into themselves.