Supervision of Supervision

For clinicians seeking to become Approved Supervisors in Washington State, I offer supervision of supervision to support the required 25 hours of consultation.

(Approved Supervisor Support)

Shannon Webb, LICSW, LCSW, BCD

Clinical supervision is not a single role—it evolves over time.

The Supervisor Development Pathway reflects how clinicians grow into the role of supervisor, moving from structured teaching and skill-building toward consultation, collaboration, and advanced clinical thinking.

This framework informs my approach, supporting clinicians in developing not only competence, but confidence and clarity in their supervisory role.

Why This Matters

Many clinicians are trained to provide therapy—but not to provide supervision.

The transition from clinician to supervisor involves a meaningful shift in responsibility, perspective, and professional identity. Without structured support, supervisors may feel uncertain in how to:

  • Balance support with accountability

  • Navigate evaluation and gatekeeping responsibilities

  • Manage ethical and power dynamics

  • Support supervisees across different developmental stages

Supervision of supervision provides a space to develop these capacities intentionally, rather than learning through trial and error.

Where Are You in the Pathway?

You may be:

  • Beginning to supervise and focusing on structure, documentation, and foundational skills

  • Growing into a mentorship role and developing your supervisory voice

  • Navigating the ethical and evaluative responsibilities of supervision

  • Seeking consultation as a more experienced supervisor to refine your approach

This work meets you within that process.

What This Work Looks Like

Supervision of supervision may include:

  • Reviewing your supervision structure and approach

  • Exploring supervisee dynamics and developmental needs

  • Strengthening documentation and regulatory alignment

  • Navigating ethical dilemmas and evaluation decisions

  • Developing your identity and confidence as a supervisor

This is a collaborative, reflective process grounded in real-world clinical practice.

Moving Into Supervisory Practice

Supervision is a distinct clinical role that requires intention, reflection, and support.

If you are stepping into, or refining, your role as a supervisor, this work offers a structured and thoughtful space to support that development.

Supervision of Supervision (25-Hour Requirement)

As clinicians move into supervisory roles, the work shifts.

Supervision of supervision focuses on:

  • Navigating the transition from clinician to supervisor

  • Managing responsibility, evaluation, and ethical accountability

  • Developing a supervision style that is both structured and flexible

  • Supporting supervisees across varying levels of experience

I offer consultation for clinicians completing the 25-hour supervision of supervision requirement in Washington State, grounded in this developmental framework.

Ready to Get Started?

Beginning supervision of supervision is an important step in your development as a supervisor. Supervision rate: $175 per session. Limited sliding scale availability. If you’re looking for structured, clinically grounded, and reflective support, I invite you to take the next step. This service can be accessed through the professional consultation route, however the rate is billed at the $175 Supervision rate.

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What Clinicians Are Saying…

Supervision of Supervision Policies & Important Information:

  • This service is designed to support clinicians in meeting Washington State’s 25-hour supervision of supervision requirement for Approved Supervisor designation.

    Supervision of supervision focuses on:

    • Ethical and effective supervision practices

    • Documentation and evaluation of supervisees

    • Supervisor development and identity

    • Alignment with Washington State requirements and professional standards

  • Supervision of supervision is a structured, professional training process focused on developing competency as a clinical supervisor.

    These services are not therapy and do not replace personal mental health treatment or support.

  • Participants retain full responsibility for:

    • Their clinical supervision of supervisees

    • All client care and documentation completed under their supervision

    • Compliance with Washington State laws, WAC/RCW requirements, and applicable ethical codes

    Supervision of supervision provides guidance, feedback, and professional development, but does not transfer legal or clinical responsibility.

  • Communication outside of scheduled sessions is intended for scheduling and administrative purposes.

    Discussion of supervision cases, ethical dilemmas, or clinical material should occur within scheduled supervision of supervision sessions unless otherwise agreed upon.

  • Supervision of supervision may include reflection on professional identity, use of self, and responses within the supervisory role.

    However, this service is not a substitute for personal therapy.

  • Supervision of supervision does not provide crisis support or emergency consultation.

    Participants are responsible for:

    • Ensuring appropriate supervision structures are in place for their supervisees

    • Responding to clinical emergencies within their role as a supervisor

    • Following agency, legal, and ethical requirements for client safety

  • Participants are responsible for maintaining appropriate documentation of their supervision practices as required for Approved Supervisor designation.

    Supervision of supervision may include review and guidance related to:

    • Supervision documentation

    • Evaluation processes

    • Ethical and legal considerations in supervision

This service is designed to support clinicians pursuing Approved Supervisor status and is structured to align with Washington State Department of Health expectations.