Supervision Offerings
Currently I offer AASECT sex therapy supervision and general clinical supervision and professional support. I really enjoy supporting others who are coming to clinical work after other non-traditional work (sex work/ artists/ other healers).
My first job is to form a relationship with you so we can trust, show up authentically, and explore clinical edges when needed. Relationship is the key with clients, and in supervision. Beyond that, when asked how I see my role as a supervisor, I identify 5 key facets:
Filling in gaps from training programs, certifications and universities: it’s not uncommon for supervisees to begin work with very little prior sexuality or gender training, or significantly lacking/ misinformed trainings which don’t prepare them for the complexity of the clients we serve. The gaps I focus on filling include anti-oppression perspectives and approaches, care for gender expansive clients, non-monogamous clients, kinky clients, sex workers and those with complex sexuality concerns. Unpacking the motivations and biases within the programs we attend is key to creating a practice that is inclusive and support of diverse client populations.
Correcting misinformation or information rooted in oppressive systems: Despite most counseling/ psychology/ and social work programs language around anti-oppression, few programs teach folks how to do this in a practical sense, which often includes challenging those systems directly. Oftentimes this work includes unpacking and challenging mandatory reporting, alignment with carceral/ policing systems, devotion to the DSM or best practices rooted in racism, sexism and abelism.
Exploring client cases and needs: It’s important to have a place to acknowledge we have no idea. To bounce around ideas and create openings for new perspectives, approaches, and ways of being in the room with a client.
Exploring supervisee/ staff development needs: Often times you’re supervising and managing others while you’re on your own journey to personal growth. We can explore the complexity of these roles while holding your own journey with care. (Business is not my forte, I will encourage you to seek other supervision for business/ practice development/ money consulting).
Supporting personal development and internal conflicts/ biases/ challenges around sex therapy topics or problems: We exist as sex and gendered beings before we ever try to do this work with others. My intention is to move out of the biases and assumptions which are deeply rooted in our human experiences as sexual beings, so we may confront hindrances to comprehensive client-centered care. We must do our personal work while learning about expansive client care. This also includes work around dismantling white supremacy, challenging oppression within the work, and learning how to be agents of social change while working within systems of oppression. Additionally this means healing our own trauma and shame related to sex, we can’t do effective sex therapy if we are not moving forward on our own journey to integration and expression.
Note: I don’t subscribe to involvement in carceral systems (involuntary hospitalization or reporting of clients or supervisees) as effective interventions. Instead we will work together to form a safety plan for you the therapist, and identify risk factors before there’s a need to escalate or report any concerns.
Note 2: I also like creativity in terms of meetings- including going for walks, digital connection on video or phone, in VR, or during other tasks. What will help you be in your body and processing space most effectively? What neurodivergent or other accommodations would help you succeed?