CBT Supervision in Ontario
Building Your Expertise: Empowering Psychotherapists and Social Workers through CBT Supervision and Support
Send us an email to find out how we can help with your supervision goals:
virtualcbt@gmail.com
5 Benefits of Clinical Supervision for Ontario Therapists
Clinical supervision is an essential component of professional development in psychotherapy. Here are five benefits of clinical supervision:
Improved Clinical Skills: Clinical supervision provides therapists with the opportunity to reflect on their practice, discuss cases, and receive feedback from an experienced and qualified supervisor. This feedback helps therapists develop their clinical skills and enhance their ability to work with clients more effectively.
Increased Self-Awareness: Clinical supervision encourages therapists to reflect on their personal values, beliefs, biases, and emotions that may impact their therapeutic work. This self-awareness can help therapists understand and manage countertransference, which can improve their therapeutic relationships with clients.
Professional Support: Psychotherapy can be a challenging profession, and clinical supervision provides therapists with a supportive and non-judgmental environment to discuss challenges and concerns. This support can be especially beneficial for early-career therapists who may feel isolated or overwhelmed.
Ethical Decision Making: Clinical supervision helps therapists navigate ethical dilemmas by guiding ethical principles and standards. Supervisors can also help therapists identify potential ethical issues before they become problematic.
Career Development: Clinical supervision provides therapists with opportunities to explore their career goals, discuss professional development, and plan for their future. This can include developing a specialization, starting a private practice, or pursuing additional training or education. Clinical supervision can help therapists set and achieve their professional goals.
Our clinical supervision and consultation fees start at $170 per hour. Please note that Dr. Steinhart and Alpar only provide consultation. Celissa Vipond, RSW, MSW, will provide clinical supervision and clinical consultation.
Meet the Supervision Team
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Celissa Vipond
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
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Alpar Szotyori
Registered Psychotherapist, RP
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Dr. Lauren Steinhart
Clinical Psychologist, Psy.D., C.Psych
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Catherine Sullivan
Registered Social Worker, RSW, MSW
Consultation and Supervision
Many of our team members have worked in a consultant role for CBT therapists, helping new therapists become certified CBT therapists in Ontario.
If you’re looking for supervision, consultation, or group training reach out to us at virtualcbt@gmail.com to discuss training options! You can click the yellow tab below to email us today about clinical supervision.
Clinical Supervision Endorsements
“Celissa, I just wanted to share some positive feedback from our sessions. Not only do I love Cognitive Processing Therapy (CPT) in and of itself, but I also think it's made me a better CBT therapist. So thank you very much for all of your guidance and teaching throughout the last few years.”
-Occupational Therapist
“Catherine is a great supervisor; she is very knowledgeable, approachable, and soft with her guidance. She is able to work with you through cases and encourages your insight to guide you through your work with clients.”
-Registered Psychotherapist
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7 Tips for Finding the Best Clinical Supervisor Near You
Finding the right clinical supervisor for psychotherapy is important for your professional development as a therapist. Here are 7 tips to help you find the best clinical supervisor near you:
Look for someone who specializes in your area of interest: If you have a particular area of interest, such as trauma (PTSD) or OCD, it can be helpful to find a clinical supervisor who has experience in that area.
Consider their theoretical orientation: You will want to find a clinical supervisor who aligns with your theoretical orientation. This will help ensure that they can provide you with guidance that is consistent with your therapeutic approach.
Check their qualifications: Look for someone who is licensed in your province and has a good reputation in the field. You can also check their credentials and professional affiliations to ensure they have the necessary qualifications.
Ask for recommendations: Ask your colleagues and professors for recommendations. They may be able to refer you to someone they have worked with or know well.
Look for someone who provides constructive feedback: A good clinical supervisor should be able to provide you with constructive feedback that will help you grow as a therapist. They should be able to challenge you while also being supportive.
Consider their availability: Look for someone available when you need them. This can be especially important if you are working full-time and need to schedule sessions outside of normal business hours.
Trust your instincts: Finally, trust your instincts. If you don't feel comfortable with a potential clinical supervisor, it's probably not the right fit for you. You should feel like you can be open and honest with your clinical supervisor without fear of judgment.
Get started with a CBT Supervisor
If you are looking for a Clinical Supervisor who specializes in CBT (prolonged exposure and cognitive processing therapy, exposure and response prevention), you can email us at: virtualcbt@gmail.com
Many therapists on our team are trained CBT supervisors and certified CBT therapists. Celissa is also a certified CPT therapist and is in the process of becoming a certified PE therapist (PTSD and trauma therapies).