Joanne is approved in Maryland to provide supervision toward LCPC licensure. Supervision for pre-licensed therapists is based on an integration of feminist and developmental models of supervision. Joanne’s role in this process will be as both a counselor and teacher, and will create a relationship with you to help increase your competency and deepen your development as a therapist.
Joanne uses research on feminist supervision to guide this model and incorporate the following principles of feminist therapy:
An analysis of power, boundaries, and hierarchy
an emphasis on social context and diversity
an examination of the relationship of language to the social construction of gender
the promotion of social activism and ethics
life-long self-examination and professional development
What can you expect from feminist supervision?
Within a feminist-developmental model of supervision, you can expect that as your supervisor, Joanne will reflect on the inherent power balances within a supervisory relationship, and work towards an egalitarian relationship, while maintaining a safe and ethical practice of supervision. Joanne will provide a supportive environment, and safe and ethical practice of supervision, to empower you to grow professionally while ensuring that your practice does not support oppressive gender norms and other systems of hierarchy.