Clinical Supervision

Maryland Board-approved clinical supervision for counselors working toward licensure.

We provide clinical supervision services for LGPCs, LMSWs, and counselors in the alcohol and drug counseling track. We provide a sounding board for licensed clinicians’ practice, along with consultation.

Who this is For: Counseling Supervision Services

We support counselors at different points in their licensure journey. Our counseling supervision services are built for:

  • Licensed Graduate Professional Counselors (LGPCs) completing required supervision hours toward LCPC
  • Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSWs) working toward independent licensure.
  • Counselors pursuing the alcohol and drug counseling track
  • Licensed clinicians seeking ongoing consultation rather than formal supervision.

You don’t need a fully mapped out path to get in touch with us. Many subordinates start with a conversation about where they are and what they still need to accomplish.

Our Services

Individual Therapy

One-on-one counseling provides a private, supportive space to explore your thoughts, emotions, and personal challenges. Our therapists work with you to develop healthy coping strategies, build resilience, and work toward meaningful personal growth.

Couples Counseling

Couples counseling helps partners improve communication, navigate conflict, rebuild trust, and strengthen their relationship. We provide a supportive environment where both partners can better understand each other and work toward relationship.

Family Therapy

Family therapy focuses on improving communication, understanding family dynamics, and addressing challenges that affect the entire family. Our approach helps families build stronger connections, resolve conflicts, and develop healthier ways of supporting one another.

Group Therapy

Group therapy provides a safe and supportive environment where individuals with shared concerns can connect, learn, and grow together. Guided by a mental health professional, participants can develop coping skills while gaining encouragement from others.

Clinical Supervision

Our clinical supervision services support mental health professionals in developing their clinical skills, professional confidence, ethical decision-making, and overall practice. Supervision is tailored to the individual’s professional development and areas of focus that we served.

Professional Training Programs

Our professional training programs provide practical education and skill development for mental health professionals, organizations, and teams. Programs can address topics such as mental health awareness, communication, workplace wellness, trauma-informed care, and professional development.

Specialized Mental Health Services

We offer specialized mental health support tailored to individual needs and circumstances. Services may address concerns such as anxiety, depression, trauma, stress, grief, burnout, life transitions, and other emotional or behavioral challenges through personalized, compassionate care.

Why Choose HRES for Therapist Supervision Services

We facilitate supervision that builds real clinical judgment, not just hour totals.

  • Board-approved oversight. A Maryland Board-Approved Clinical and Alcohol and Drug Supervisor leads supervision. So your hours will count toward the credential you are working for.
  • A supervisory approach with a real framework. We ground supervision in the same Adlerian, CBT, and ACT foundations we use in client care. So you build an evidence-based clinical approach.
  • Individual and group formats. We structure supervision to fit Maryland’s required mix of individual and group hours.
  • Consultation beyond licensure. Once you are licensed, we continue to support you through case consultation and practice-building conversations.

Consultation for Licensed Clinicians

Clinical supervision and clinical consultation serve different purposes. Supervision is for counselors still completing licensure requirements – it is tied to your board hours and documented accordingly. Consultation, on the other hand, is for licensed clinicians. Clinicians who generally want a space to talk through a tough case, sharpen a clinical skill, or think through a practice decision, without the formal supervisory relationship.

We provide clinical consultation services for licensed counselors, social workers, and other mental health professionals wanting ongoing support after licensure.

Common Challenges We Help With

Clinical decision-making confidence

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Ethical dilemmas and dual relationships

Cultural and clinical competency

High-acuity and
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Transitioning into private practice

Our Supervision Process

Reach Out

Contact Us to talk through your licensure stage, hour requirements, and what you are looking for in a supervisor.

Initial Consultation

We review your history, current caseload, and goals for supervision before setting a structure.

A Supervision Plan Built for You

We set a schedule of individual and group supervision that fits your required hours and your clinical growth areas.

Ongoing Development

We track your hours, document sessions for Board standards, and adjust focus areas as your clinical skills grow.

Maryland Supervision Requirements at a Glance

Maryland sets specific requirements for counselors working toward licensure, and we structure supervision to meet them directly. As a Maryland Board-Approved Clinical and Alcohol & Drug supervisor, we track your progress against each of these throughout your hours.

Total Supervision Hours

3000 hours of supervised clinical experience are required before you can apply for full licensure. This is the overall benchmark your other hours build toward.

Direct Supervision Hours

1500 of your total hours must be direct supervision with a Board-approved supervisor like HRES. These are the hours we document and submit on your behalf.

Individual vs. Group Split

Maryland requires a mix of formats - 50 individuals and 50 groups. We schedule your sessions to keep you within that required balance.

Supervision Timeline

Most supervisees complete their required hours within 2 to 3 years. We will map a realistic pace for you based on your caseload and current standing.

Areas We Serve

HR Empowering provides mental health and counseling services to first responders throughout Washington, D.C., including:

Washington, D.C.

Support for D.C. clients through secure virtual mental health counseling. Reach out to learn about current availability in your area.

Maryland

Home base for HRES, with in-person and virtual care available. From Bowie to the wider DMV, we’re close by when you need us.

Virginia

Trauma-informed counseling across Virginia, in-person and virtually. The same evidence-based care, wherever you’re located in the state.

Georgia

Virtual counseling available for clients across Georgia. Check with us for the latest on services near you.

Virtual Clinical Supervision

Shift schedules and caseloads make it hard to commit to fixed in-person sessions. That’s why we offer secure virtual supervision, so you can meet with your supervisor from wherever you are working. Virtual sessions carry the same clinical rigor and documentation standards as in-person supervision.

Client Stories

What Our Clients Say About Us

"I came to HRES after years of carrying stress from the job that I never talked about. My therapist got it right away. I finally feel like myself again."

Jane Morris First Responder

"Our family was in a hard place. HRES helped us actually hear each other again. We're closer now than we've been in years."

Family Client Client

"I was nervous about starting therapy. My therapist made me feel comfortable and scheduled sessions at my pace. Virtual sessions fit my schedule perfectly."

Zubain Individual Client

Common Questions

Frequently Asked Questions

Clinical supervision is required, structured oversight for counselors who haven’t yet reached full independent licensure, such as LGPCs and LMSWs. It is how the Maryland Board verifies you are ready for independent practice.

Yes. We structure a mix of individual and group supervision to meet Maryland’s required hour breakdown.

Supervision applies to counselors still completing licensure hours and is documented for the Board. Consultation is for already-licensed clinicians who want ongoing support without a formal supervisory relationship.

Yes, our Clinical Director holds Maryland Board-Approved Clinical and Alcohol & Drug Supervisor status, covering both the standard counseling track and the alcohol and drug counseling track.

Yes, Virtual supervision is available and meets the same documentation and clinical standards as in-person sessions.

We will review your history and current standing with the Board in your initial consultation and map out what’s left.

Get Started

Schedule a Consultation

Your licensure is a milestone worth getting real support for. Connect with us for clinical supervision services grounded in genuine clinical structure beyond mere hour-tracking.