Supervision in Metabolic Psychiatry for Psychotherapy Licensure and Professional Development

Target Supervisees
Supervisory Hour Acquiring Candidates and Professionals in Mental Health, WA State**

NBCC-Accredited Continuing Education
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As a Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) with experience in metabolic psychiatry*, I provide Master’s level supervision for psychotherapists in Washington State, focusing on using ketogenic diets as a primary therapy for mental illness. This supervision aims to guide developing professionals in the integration of metabolic psychiatry principles within mental health treatment, with a clear emphasis on the ketogenic diet’s central role in therapeutic strategies.

This specialized supervision is designed for:

• Psychotherapists eager to become experts in supporting ketogenic diets as a frontline approach for treating various mental health conditions.
• Recent graduates or therapists working towards licensure who are interested in focusing their supervision hours on metabolic psychiatry, a leading-edge aspect of mental health care.

During our supervision sessions, supervisees will gain:

• Comprehensive insights into the physiological and biochemical underpinnings of ketogenic diets and their significant role in enhancing mental health. 
• Skills to effectively support patients in adopting a ketogenic diet, ensuring its seamless incorporation into their individualized treatment plans.
• Strategies to employ therapeutic orientation and techniques that enhance patient adherence and success with the ketogenic diet, tying dietary intervention closely to broader mental health objectives.
• Expertise in providing culturally competent support to diverse clients undertaking the ketogenic diet, recognizing and addressing the unique challenges and needs that may arise from cultural, social, and individual contexts.

I can provide supervision towards licensure for the following professionals.

• Licensed Advanced Social Worker (LASW), Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW), Licensed Social Work Associate Independent Clinical (LSWAIC) – Up to 60 hours may apply towards licensure from our work together (DOH 670-011 May 2023)
• Licensed Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) and Licensed Mental Health Counselor Associate (LMHCA)
• Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT) and Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Associate (LMFTA)
• Psychologists undergoing pre-internship experiences required for licensure may receive up to 25% of their supervision from a licensed mental health counselor (WAC 246-924-053)

This supervision offering is an exceptional opportunity for mental health professionals aiming to lead in their field by specializing in the support of metabolic therapies at the forefront of transforming mental health treatment. It underlines a commitment to delivering progressive, effective care tailored to the needs of a diverse client base.

* While the term ‘metabolic psychiatry’ is often used to refer to the intersection of metabolic health and mental health, as a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, my use of this term is not intended to imply that the services I am providing consist of the practice of psychiatry or any other medical profession.

** If you are not in Washington state, and your state requires that supervisors have a license in that state, you will need to investigate if there is a reciprocity agreement with Washington State or if they offer licensure by endorsement for out-of-state licensed counselors. You’ll also need to determine if tele-supervision is allowed in your state.

If you’re interested in exploring how this supervision can enhance your practice and support your professional growth, I invite you to fill out the contact form below.