Clinical Consultation and Supervision
Are you interested in taking your clinical aptitude to the next level and offer more presence to those you work with?
My consultation sessions with Dr. Renye not only enhanced my ability to support my client but also enriched my clinical practice overall. It underscored the importance of holistic care and interdisciplinary collaboration in addressing complex issues related to sexuality and mental health. I am truly grateful for the expertise and support, and I look forward to applying these newfound insights in my work with future clients.
-Dr.J., psychologist
Clinical Consultation is an astute way to continue growing as a clinician. As we know, our own shadow material or blind spots (and unexamined biases) may get in the way of being as present as we need to be with our patients and clients.
Clinical consultation can assist you in handling complex cases. There is no reason to hold complex cases on your own. It can cause burn out, quickly. Self care is essential for psychologists and therapists to be able to continue providing quality care to their patients and clients.
Clinical Supervision is a structured process where a more experienced clinician oversees, mentors, and evaluates the professional growth and practice of a less experienced clinician, often required for licensure or ongoing development. It includes accountability for ethical and competent care.
In contrast, clinical consultation is a peer-to-peer or expert-to-peer process, typically involving advice or feedback on specific cases or professional dilemmas. Consultation is less formal and evaluative than supervision, often serving as a collaborative problem-solving tool without hierarchical oversight. Both aim to enhance clinical skills but differ in structure and purpose.
Dr. Renye currently serves as a clinical supervisor at Edgewood Center for Children and Families, where she provides guidance to predoctoral interns and practicum students. She has taken on psychological assistants and prelicensed marriage and family therapists as well as pre licensed clinical social workers historically and considers this as an option for her practice when the fit is right.
Who is consultation for?
The Clinical consultation through Whole Person Integration is for:
Clinicians who would like to increase their confidence in the areas of:
o Understanding Countertransference
o Sexuality or sex therapy
o Psychedelic assisted therapy and psychedelic Integration
o Somatic psychology
o Dreamwork
o Spirituality and how it overlaps with psychotherapy
Clinicians who want to learn and gain more experience as well as honing skills
Clinicians who are working with relationship surrogates
Clinicians who are working with erotic transference and sexuality themes in session
Clinicians who feel isolated from working in private practice
Clinicians who want to feel supported
Clinicians who want to improve the quality of therapy that they offer
Clinicians who want to understand how their own psychology and lived experiences impact their clinical work
Early Career Clinicians
Clinical consultation can help you improve your ability to handle complex cases, manage personal biases, and prevent burnout, ultimately ensuring high-quality care for patients and clients?
Clinical Consultation can improve the experience for your patients
When a clinician gets support through clinician consultation or supervision, there is inevitable trickle down to the patients and clients you are working with. Consultation and supervision help clinicians gain the support they need, as well as an increase in self awareness, that helps them be more present in their clinical practice.
What is the DIFFERENCE between 1:1 and group consultation?
Clinical consultation is offered one on one as well as in a group consultation structure or format. There are different benefits available through each mode of consultation.
Group consultation provides the consultee/supervisee the benefit from the insights of other clinicians in the group. The connections made through group consultation can provide rich opportunities in professional networking, referrals sources, and learning how others work in their practices.
However, some clinicians prefer one-on-one supervision/consultation (or a mix of both) as it allows the consultant to focus exclusively on one consultee/supervisee’s experiences, caseload, and practice. Both are viable options that benefit your practice, business, and most importantly, the quality of care you provide to those who seek therapy with you.
Consultation for relationship surrogacy
Having worked with relationship surrogates for the past 2 decades, I act as a consultant on cases involving a relationship surrogate. My role typically involves providing guidance, support, and expertise to both the surrogate and the primary therapist or clinician working directly with the client(s). I may may offer insights into relational dynamics, attachment patterns, communication strategies, and emotional regulation techniques relevant to the surrogate-client relationship. I assist in setting therapeutic goals, establishing boundaries, and ensuring ethical considerations are upheld throughout the surrogate's involvement. Additionally, I may help facilitate collaboration and communication between the surrogate and the primary therapist, ensuring that interventions align with the client's treatment plan and therapeutic objectives. Overall, my role as a consultant aims to optimize the effectiveness and ethical integrity of the therapeutic process involving a relationship surrogate.
Group Clinical Consultation: Navigating Sex and Sexuality in Therapy
Are you confident in your clinical skills but unsure how to address sex and sexuality with clients?
Many clinicians feel skilled in their overall practice but find themselves stumbling when conversations turn to sex, sexuality, or erotic dynamics. If this resonates with you, you're not alone—and there's a space to grow your confidence and competence in this essential area of therapy.
Why Focus on Sex and Sexuality in Therapy?
Sexuality is a core part of the human experience, yet it remains one of the most challenging topics for clinicians to address. Whether you're navigating erotic transference, helping clients unpack shame, or addressing complex relationship dynamics, having the tools to approach these conversations with clarity and confidence is critical to providing comprehensive care.
Who Is This Group Consultation For?
This group is designed for clinicians who:
Feel at ease in most areas of their practice but feel discomfort or uncertainty when sex, intimacy, or sexuality comes into the conversation.
Want to improve their ability to hold space for clients exploring their sexual identities, orientations, or experiences.
Are managing cases involving erotic transference, sexual trauma, or non-traditional relationship structures.
Want to unpack their own biases or blind spots around sex and sexuality.
Seek a supportive space to refine their understanding of how sexuality intersects with therapeutic work.
What You’ll Gain from This Group
Confidence in Discussing Sexual Topics: Learn how to approach conversations about sex with sensitivity, skill, and professionalism.
Tools for Complex Cases: Gain strategies for addressing issues like sexual trauma, kink, polyamory, asexuality, and more.
Awareness of Your Own Comfort Zones: Explore how your personal history and beliefs about sexuality may impact your clinical work.
A Collaborative Learning Environment: Hear from other clinicians working through similar challenges, and share insights that enrich everyone's understanding.
What to Expect
Group consultations are held with a maximum of number of participants (5-6) to create an intimate, supportive learning environment. Each session will include:
Case discussions centered on sex and sexuality themes.
Guidance on clinical cases
Opportunities to reflect on how your own comfort level with sexual topics influences your work.
Actionable takeaways to integrate into your practice immediately.
Why Join This Group?
Gain confidence to address topics you’ve been avoiding.
Prevent missteps that could inadvertently harm your therapeutic relationship.
Provide more holistic and effective care to clients by addressing all aspects of their well-being.
Build a supportive network of peers who are also committed to growing in this area.
Take the Next Step in Your Professional Growth
Sex and sexuality don’t have to be stumbling blocks in your practice. With the right tools, support, and understanding, you can approach these topics with confidence and empower your clients to explore them in a safe and constructive way.
Ready to strengthen your skills and step into greater competence as a clinician?