Cultivating Clinicians Who Lead With Compassion
At Absolute Counseling, supervision and practicum aren’t just requirements—they’re meaningful rites of passage. We provide a grounded, reflective environment where aspiring therapists grow their skills, deepen their self-awareness, and shape a sustainable professional identity.
We are dedicated to nurturing ethical, inclusive, and highly skilled professionals who are equipped to serve our diverse community. We actively invest in the growth of graduate-level interns, LMSWs, and LPCs working toward clinical licensure through comprehensive training and supervision.
Clinical Supervision at Absolute Counseling
Empowering emerging clinicians through relational support and reflective practice
Supervision at Absolute Counseling isn’t just a task—it’s a relationship rooted in trust, guidance, and mutual growth. We believe the supervisory journey is foundational to clinical excellence, ethical integrity, and personal development. Our approach blends theoretical grounding with authentic connection to help supervisees find confidence in their professional voice.
We offer individual and group supervision for LMSWs, LPCAs, and other emerging clinicians committed to ethical, client-centered care. Supervision includes:
Skill development in trauma-informed, relational practice
Ethical case consultation and feedback
Emotional processing and burnout prevention
Personalized mentorship tailored to your goals
A Relational Approach to Supervision
Clinical supervision is a partnership between trained supervisors and developing clinicians. It’s a space where knowledge, ethical decision-making, and therapeutic presence are cultivated intentionally. Our supervisors integrate:
Evidence-informed dialogue
Social work theory and best practices
Culturally responsive and trauma-informed care
Reflective exploration of clinical challenges
What Supervisees Can Expect
Whether you’re seeking licensure or deeper clinical growth, supervision at Absolute Counseling supports you with:
Support Area What It Includes
Structured Feedback Regular evaluation and growth plans aligned with professional standards
Ethical Guidance Case consultation, boundary-setting, and values clarification
Skill Development Clinical interventions, documentation, client engagement
Emotional Support Burnout prevention, mindfulness strategies, relational processing
Career Mentorship Goal setting, leadership development, and identity formation
About Our Supervisors
Clinical supervision is provided by the Clinical Director Tara Y. Reed, LCSW-S. Please visit her professional bio for more information about her clinical experience and supervision style.
Tara is experienced, formally trained in clinical supervision, and deeply invested in your growth.
Ready to Begin?
If you're interested in supervision at Absolute Counseling, we’d love to connect. Supervision slots are available for LMSWs, LPCAs, and other pre-licensed professionals committed to growth, ethics, and relational healing.
🔗 Start your journey today. For more information, see our supervision and practicum placement inquiry page.
Practicum Learning at Absolute Counseling (Internship)
Where theory meets practice—and transformation begins
Practicum is a cornerstone of social work education. At Absolute Counseling, we offer immersive practicum experiences that empower students to integrate classroom theory into meaningful, client-centered practice. In our supportive agency environment, students don’t just observe change—they help create it.
Students completing their MSW or counseling degree are welcomed into a rich learning environment that integrates theory and practice. Practicum includes:
Direct client care across diverse populations
Supervised development of core social work competencies
Opportunities for policy analysis, research integration, and outcome evaluation
Weekly supervision and interdisciplinary collaboration
We partner with accredited programs and value students from diverse backgrounds, lived experiences, and educational journeys.
Training Philosophy
At our core, we believe in:
Relational Learning – growth through connection and reflection
Trauma-Informed Mentorship – safety, attunement, and empowerment
Cultural Humility – embracing difference with curiosity and respect
Ethical Integrity – doing the right thing, even when it’s the hard thing
What Practicum Offers
Integration of Core Competencies Students engage with all nine social work competencies through hands-on service delivery, reflective supervision, and collaborative learning.
Application of Theory Classroom knowledge comes alive through direct practice, fostering professional growth and self-awareness.
Development of Clinical Skills Practical experiences sharpen assessment, intervention, and relational abilities in diverse client settings.
Critical Analysis of Social Policy Students examine how policy impacts programs, service delivery, and the lived experiences of clients.
Research & Evaluation Opportunities Through guided inquiry, students explore practice-related research questions and evaluate intervention outcomes.
Our Commitment
We provide a nurturing, inclusive learning environment that reflects our core values: compassion, integrity, and social justice. Practicum students are valued contributors to our work and receive:
Dedicated supervision and mentorship
Opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration
A reflective space to examine professional values and ethical practices
How to Apply
To inquire about supervision or practicum placement, send the following to: info@absolutecounseling.com
Resume or CV
Brief statement of interest
School/program requirements (if applicable)
Who should apply: Students currently enrolled in accredited social work programs who are seeking a practicum that values curiosity, courage, and compassionate care.
We welcome applications from diverse backgrounds and lived experiences.
We proudly collaborate with nationally accredited universities to prepare graduate students for meaningful and effective clinical practice, including:
