Beyond the Chair Counseling and Consulting
Empower Your Journey: Healing Beyond the Chair, Wherever You Are
Beyond the Chair:
Advanced Clinical Supervision & Strategic Consultation
At Beyond the Chair, our name reflects a core philosophy that applies as much to the clinician as it does to the client. We believe that professional mastery and clinical excellence require a depth of support that extends far beyond the traditional supervision session.
Our Approach to Clinical Supervision
We are committed to helping clinicians move beyond surface-level interventions and rote case management. Our supervision is designed to foster a sophisticated clinical lens, helping you:
- Analyze Systemic Root Causes: Move past "symptom-checking" to understand the neurological, structural, and psychodynamic drivers behind complex trauma and organizational behavior.
- Refine Clinical Identity: Uncover your inherent strengths as a practitioner and develop a unique, authoritative "therapeutic voice" that remains grounded in evidence-based rigor.
- Cultivate Strategic Leadership: We provide practical strategies to manage high-acuity environments, mitigate the "mission-toxicity contradiction," and navigate the complex ethics of mental health leadership.
Empowerment Through Professional Rigor
True professional evolution happens when we bridge the gap between clinical theory and daily operational reality. Our goal is to empower you with the diagnostic confidence and strategic foresight necessary to lead in this field. We provide a collaborative, high-level space to explore the complexities of the work while ensuring you have the practical tools to thrive.
The Multidisciplinary Advantage
Florida licensure requirements are rigid, but your supervision shouldn’t be. By working with a dually licensed and highly credentialed supervisor, you gain a perspective that spans the entire behavioral health spectrum:
• LMHC & LMFT: We address the intersection of individual trauma and complex family systems.
• MCAP: We will incorporate case consultations so you gain specialized insight into addiction recovery and relapse prevention.
• NCC & CCMHC: Guidance backed by national standards of clinical excellence.
“To move ‘beyond the chair’ in supervision means we look at how your client’s past influences their present—and how your own growth as a clinician influences the room.”
Our Supervision Contract Includes
Structure & Investment
Individual/Triadic Supervision
$100 per hour.
Format
Primarily online via HIPAA-compliant teletherapy platforms (Florida Board Approved).
Schedule
One hour of supervision at least every two weeks (aligned with Florida 491 Board requirements).
Are We a Fit?
I am looking for Registered Mental Health Counselor Interns (RMHCIs) & Registered Marriage and Family Therapy Interns (RMFTIs) who are:
- Insight-Driven: Ready to explore the “personal versus professional self.”
- Growth-Oriented: Willing to tackle the root causes of trauma and addiction.
- Committed: Dedicated to maintaining high ethical standards and professional liability insurance.
How to Begin
Initial Connection
Schedule a 20-minute video call to discuss your clinical goals and my supervisory style.
Contracting
We sign the formal Agreement for Supervision (outlined above).
Board Approval
I submit our Letter of Intent to the Florida Board.
Clinical Work
Once the Board approves, we begin our bi-weekly sessions.