No local supervisor? You still have options
Colorado allows telesupervision for LPC, LMFT and LAC candidates, so you don’t need a supervisor in your town. Colorado LPC Supervision, part of My Denver Therapy, offers online group supervision at $50 per supervision hour and individual supervision at $150 to candidates anywhere in the state. All of our supervisors are working therapists who built their caseloads in the Denver market. You get that experience without the drive.
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Can you get LPC supervision online in rural Colorado?
Yes. Colorado law allows clinical supervision in person or by telesupervision for all three licenses:
The LPC board’s supervision rule also says the right supervision format depends in part on the treatment setting, and it names urban or rural settings and the resources available there.
Who is online supervision for?
We work with LPCCs, MFTCs and ADDCs who are practicing in Colorado and have few local supervisors to choose from. That includes candidates in these areas:
- The Western Slope, including Grand Junction, Montrose and Glenwood Springs
- Southwest Colorado, including Durango and Cortez
- The San Luis Valley, including Alamosa
- The Eastern Plains, including Sterling, Fort Morgan and Lamar
- Mountain towns such as Steamboat Springs, Salida and Gunnison
Many of these candidates work at community mental health centers, rural hospitals or residential treatment programs.
What should you bring to supervision if you practice in a small community?
Small communities raise boundary questions that don’t come up as often in a city office. Bring them to supervision early, before they turn into ethics problems.
- You run into clients at the only grocery store in town.
- A client’s child is on the same team as yours.
- Someone you know socially asks to start therapy, and you’re the closest option.
- A client needs a specialty that isn’t available within a few hours’ drive.
- You’re the only clinician on call when something urgent happens.
Online groups help here too. You’ll hear how candidates in other parts of the state handle their cases, without presenting to people you see around town.
Why work with a supervisor from a Denver practice?
Our supervisors have succeeded in Denver’s competitive private-pay market, and they still see clients every week. If you’re thinking about building your own practice in a small market one day, they can talk through what makes a caseload work. My Denver Therapy is one of the largest therapy practices in Colorado, with supervisors who cover LPC, LMFT and LAC candidates. You can read about each supervisor before you reach out, and we’ll match you by license type and specialty.
How do online supervision groups work from a distance?
Each group meets online once a month with 10 or fewer supervisees and logs 2 group supervision hours per meeting. One group a month adds 24 group hours a year, and you can join more than one group to build hours faster.
- Groups currently meet on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays.
- Most groups mix license types, and a few are specialty groups.
- Individual supervision is by appointment.
Details are on our online group supervision page.
What does online supervision cost?
Group supervision is $50 per supervision hour and individual supervision is $150 per supervision hour, with no packages or required combos. At the 2,000-hour minimum, an LPCC’s 100 supervision hours run between $10,000 and $15,000 with us. See our rates and the Colorado LPC requirements.
Common questions about online supervision in Colorado
Do I have to meet my supervisor in person at any point?
Colorado’s statutes allow LPC, LMFT and LAC supervision by telesupervision. Almost everyone in our groups and individual supervision meets online.
What if my internet connection isn’t reliable?
The LPC board defines telesupervision as audio or video technology, such as videoconferencing or telephone. Tell your supervisor about your connection up front so you can plan for it.
Can I keep my supervisor at work and add one of yours?
Yes. Colorado’s LPC and MFT rules both allow supervised practice under more than one supervisor.
Do you supervise candidates outside Colorado?
No. Our licensure supervision is for candidates practicing in Colorado.
Ready to join an online group?
Tell us where you practice, your license type and whether you want group, individual supervision or both. One of our supervisors will reach out directly.