Questions to ask a potential LLPC Supervisor

One hundred supervised hours is a long time. I recommend interviewing LLPC Supervisors to check for fit and to ask questions to get a good understanding of what needs to occur to allow that supervisor to feel comfortable signing your full licensure application when the time comes.

I expect new LLPCs that contact me regarding supervision to have questions and concerns - if not, I’m guiding them through the following questions and encouraging them to reach out to other supervisors so they can make an informed decision when they make their final selection.

• What is your supervision style?

• Are there specific techniques or theories that you utilize most often (in supervision and in therapy)?

• Do you have clients/a caseload of your own?

• Are your sessions individual/group? What are your thoughts on the pro/con to each of these?

• Do you require/offer supervision of client sessions (either directly or indirectly through reviewing session tapes)?

• How have you supported your supervisee’s differently during the COVID 19 pandemic?

• What experience do you have working with the ______ population

• What is your process of evaluation for an LLPC?

• How are your LLPC supervision sessions scheduled and structured?

• How long have you been providing supervision to LLPC’s in this state?

• What would prevent you from signing off on supervised work hours in an LLPCs application for full licensure?

• What kind of continuing education do you participate in annually?

• May I have a copy of your LLPC Supervision Disclosure Statement?

You can find more information on rules and regulations regarding LPC's via the Michigan Mental Health Counselors Association website.