Description

Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) Training: 

30-Hour Comprehensive Supervision Training Course

Dates: October 6 - 10, Monday-Friday

Times: 9:00 am - 4:30 pm EST

Price: LPCA Members: $599.00

           Non-Members: $689.00

Location: Virtual, Live Interactive Webinar (Synchronous)

CEU’s: 30 Total CE Hours (6 CE hours for each of the five-core supervision competency)

Prerequisite: Licensed in GA as an LPC for a MINIMUM of 3 years prior to attending this training. Time as an APC/restricted license does not count towards the 3 years.

This comprehensive 30-hour training program is designed for Licensed Professional Counselors (LPC) seeking approval as Certified Professional Counselor Supervisors (CPCS).

The CPCS credential is a mark of distinction for LPC’s who are committed to developing the next generation of counselors. With 100 hours of clinical supervision required for licensure, the CPCS certification is crucial in bridging the gap in a field facing a shortage of qualified clinical supervisors.

Participants will leave with the competencies required to provide high-quality, ethical, and legally compliant supervision. Completing this program fulfills the 30-hour CPCS supervision training requirement to obtain the CPCS credential.

After the training, you are required to complete the CPCS application, pay the application fee of $175, upload your CE documentation from this training, and pass the CPCS certification exam to earn your credential through CCALP. Instructions and links to complete the certification process with CCALP will be provided at the end of the training.

Developed in alignment with state guidelines and best practices, the course provides an in-depth exploration of supervision across five critical areas of competency—each offering 6 CE hours:

Monday: Foundations of Supervision
Gain a solid understanding of the history, roles, and core functions of supervision, along with key developmental stages of supervisees and essential supervisor competencies.
	Brent “Woody” Harris is a Licensed Professional Counselor with over 16 years of client experience. Woody works with all age groups and demographics but has most of his experience with adolescence through middle-aged clients. Woody completed his Master of Arts (MA) at the University of West Georgia and has done post-masters studies at Saybrook University in San Francisco. Woody is a Certified Counseling Supervisor who is trained in Existential/Humanistic/Transpersonal approaches to therapy.

Tuesday: Documentation, Methods & Models
Learn best practices for documentation and explore diverse supervisory methods and models, including how to structure effective supervision contracts and maintain ethical, legally-sound records.
	Nathalie Dorléans Ellis is a native of Port-au-Prince, Haiti, currently residing in Atlanta, GA. She earned her Master’s in Professional Counseling from the Georgia School of Professional Psychology in 2000. She is the founder and owner of ESTEEM Counseling and Consulting Services, LLC, a private practice agency providing mental health services, training, workshops, supervision, consultation, and resources to individuals, communities, organizations, and fellow mental health professionals.

Wednesday: Legal & Ethical Issues
Deepen your knowledge of ethical standards, legal responsibilities, board rules, and licensure-related issues that affect both supervisors and supervisees. Emphasis is placed on managing risk and navigating complex dilemmas.
	Dr. Mary E. McCloskey holds her doctorate in clinical supervision and education and has over 20 years of clinical, academic and research experience focused on addictions, co-occurring, and trauma-related disorders. She also maintains her approved clinical supervisor through the NBCC and often presents to professional counselors and students on topics related to supervision. Currently, she holds a faculty position at the University of the Cumberlands in Kentucky, a CACREP-accredited institution.
	Ya’Ron Brown is a licensed professional counselor and supervisor based in Georgia. He co-founded RGW Institute, a professional counselor training institution, where he focuses on developing future therapists. With extensive experience in working with men and couples, Ya'Ron is dedicated to mentoring aspiring therapists. He is actively involved with the Licensed Professional Counselors Association of Georgia (LPCAGA), contributing to efforts that advance the counseling profession.

Thursday: TeleSupervision
As remote supervision becomes more widespread, this section equips you with the skills to conduct supervision via video, phone, and other digital platforms—covering technology use, ethical and legal concerns, and virtual best practices.
	Lindsey Wheeler is a Licensed Professional Counselor and Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor with a passion for mentoring the next generation of clinicians. With extensive experience in trauma-informed care, private practice development, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches, Lindsey supports associate counselors in cultivating clinical judgment, confidence, and ethical awareness. Her supervision style is warm, engaging, and structured- providing practical skills, case consultation.