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Writings & Resources — Queer MFT Supervisor
Writings & Resources
Clinical insights, queer affirming practice, and reflections on supervision — for therapists doing the real work.
22 posts
Managing Countertransference When Working with Trauma Survivors
Countertransference is inevitable when working with trauma. What matters is whether it is examined, understood, and used — or left unattended to shape the clinical work in ways you cannot see.
Countertransference and Queer Clients: What Supervision Should Be Helping You With
Countertransference with queer clients is not a problem to be eliminated — it is clinical information to be understood. Here is what good supervision does with it.
Mandatory Reporting for MFT Associates: What You Need to Know
Mandatory reporting is one of the most anxiety-producing ethical obligations for pre-licensed MFTs. Here is a clear, practical guide to what you are required to do — and how supervision helps you navigate it.
Trauma-Informed Supervision When Your Client Has Experienced Abuse
What trauma-informed supervision actually looks like when a pre-licensed MFT is working with survivors of sexual abuse or IPV — and why it matters for both clinician and client.
MFT Licensure in Illinois: What MFT Interns Need to Know About the 4,000-Hour Requirement
Illinois requires more supervised hours than almost any other state. Here is what that means for your timeline, your supervision relationship, and how to make the most of a long pre-licensed period.
IPV in Queer Relationships: What Clinicians Need to Know
Intimate partner violence in LGBTQ+ relationships is underrecognized and undertreated. Here is what pre-licensed MFTs and their supervisors need to understand to provide competent, affirming care.
When Clients Disclose Sexual Abuse: A Guide for Pre-Licensed MFTs
What to do — clinically and ethically — when a client discloses sexual abuse in session. A practical guide for MFT associates navigating disclosure for the first time.
MFT Licensure in Texas: What LMFT-Associates Need to Know About Supervision
Texas has one of the most specific supervisor credentialing requirements in the country. Before you start accumulating hours, here is what every Texas LMFT-Associate needs to understand.
Individual vs. Group Supervision for MFT Licensure: Which Counts and How Much?
Most state boards allow both individual and group supervision to count toward MFT licensure — but the rules on how much group supervision counts vary. Here is what you need to know.