I believe...
...supervision should set you up for long-term success in a fulfilling mental health career. Supervision should focus on guiding you towards discovering your strengths and empowering you to be the best therapist you can be.
Hi, I'm Sam.
I’ve been a practicing MFT since November of 2020 and have worked with many populations in my time in the field. I have worked in remote reservation settings, upscale group practices, and opened my own telehealth practice in July of 2023 through Arizona's Supervised Private Practice (SPP) program.
I specialize in working with LGBTQAI+ folks who are struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, and relationships move from surviving to thriving. I have been a teacher, an advocate, a protestor, a consultant, and an advisor since I first began this journey back in 2010. I am excited to be able to offer you a unique supervision experience that pulls on all of these aspects of who I am as a therapist.
My commitment to you is to show up for you authentically in a way that draws on your strengths. I help my supervisees show up ethically, compassionately, and authentically for themselves and their clients.
Together we will focus on:
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Ethics
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Board Compliance
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Authenticity
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Self-Care
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Boundaries
Focus Areas
Boundaries
We will work on maintaining appropriate emotional distance, setting clear expectations with clients, and adhering to ethical guidelines to ensure trust and professionalism.
Professional Identity
Developing a strong professional identity involves having strong ethics, understanding one's values, theoretical approach, and role within the mental health field. It requires continuous self-reflection, ethical commitment, and integration of personal strengths with professional standards to build confidence and credibility in practice.
Burnout Prevention
Having a successful career as a mental health professional requires balancing professional responsibilities with personal well-being. It involves setting boundaries, practicing self-care, seeking support, and maintaining a sustainable workload to preserve energy, effectiveness, and long-term career satisfaction
Ethics
We will have a strong focus on adhering to professional codes of conduct, maintaining client confidentiality, and making decisions that prioritize integrity and fairness. It requires continuous ethical reflection, respect for boundaries, and commitment to the well-being of clients and the profession.
How to Get Started
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Contact me via the form at the bottom of this page or via email.
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I will get in touch within 48 business hours to set up a 30-minute consultation.
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We will meet via video call for our 30-minute consultation where we will discuss your supervision needs and determine if we will be a good fit for each other. If you are on a Consent Agreement from the Board, we will discuss the terms of this agreement as well as the situation that triggered a Board investigation.
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If we are a good fit I will add you to my scheduling system so you can begin scheduling supervision at your convenience and fill out your supervision contract.
On a Consent Agreement?
That's okay! We can still work together. Fill out the form at the bottom of the page and give me a brief description of your consent agreement so that when we have our consultation call, we can speak about the terms of your supervision as set forth by your agreement with the Board. I will require a copy of your agreement via email before you can schedule supervision sessions with me. You will be responsible for maintaining compliance with the terms of your agreement with the Board.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What are your fees?
A: Individual Supervision: $150 Group Supervision (2 supervisees): $75 Group Supervision (3-6 supervisees): $50 Travel fee for in-person supervision more than 5 miles from my central location in North Phoenix and Kingman: $0.70 per mile
Q: What do you expect of supervisees?
A: I expect supervisees to know what their supervision requirements are and to keep track of those requirements. I strongly suggest that supervisees regularly check the board website for any updates to supervision requirements. I expect supervisees to track their hours and stick to all board requirements regarding hours. Supervisees are in control of scheduling their own supervision sessions and keeping their information up to date with both me and the board. If you are on a Consent Agreement I expect you to know and understand all the requirements the Board has set forth for you to remain in compliance with your contract with them.
Q: What is your therapeutic orientation?
A: I am a client-centered, strength-based therapist who believes that all people hold within them the wisdom and power to heal and grow. I utilize a variety of methods to help clients achieve their therapeutic goals including EMDR, CBT, Structural Family Therapy, the Game to Grow Method, and other client-centered approaches.
Q: What are your specialties?
A: LGBTQAI+ folks, couples, poly and other non-traditional relationships, kinky dynamics, anxiety, panic, political anxiety, activists, protestors, trauma, and tabletop roleplaying game therapy.
Q: Can you supervise my SPP?
A: Not yet! The current board regulations around supervising a Supervised Private Practice state that I must be independently licensed for at least 2 years before I can be approved to supervise an SPP. Please check back after July 2027 to see if I have started offering supervision for SPP.
Ready to Get Started?
Fill out this contact form to begin your supervision journey today!
I'll be in touch with you within 48 business hours.