Clinical Supervision
Joshua Colby offers approved supervision for Limited Licensed Counselors (LLCs) in Michigan seeking full licensure.
Josh is an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) through the Center for Credentialing and Education (CCE)and a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) for the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). His supervisory approach emphasizes professional development, focusing on honing specific therapeutic skills and approaches. He is committed to helping you grow as a clinician while ensuring safe and effective care for your clients.
Supervision sessions are conducted individually at a rate of $90 per hour. Group supervision options are available when applicable, with a rate of $40 per hour per participant.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many supervision hours do I need to become an LPC in Michigan?
Michigan requires 3,000 hours of post-degree supervised counseling experience completed over at least two years, and at least 100 of those must be direct clinical supervision with a qualified supervisor. You must hold your Limited Licensed Professional Counselor (LLPC) license before those hours start counting toward full LPC licensure.
What's the difference between an LLPC and an LPC in Michigan?
An LLPC (Limited Licensed Professional Counselor) practices under a qualified supervisor while building the required experience hours. An LPC (Licensed Professional Counselor) has completed those hours, passed the required exam, and can practice independently without supervision. Supervision is the bridge between the two, and it's required continuously until your full LPC is issued.
How long does the supervision process usually take?
Most LLPCs complete supervision in about two to four years, since Michigan requires the 3,000 hours to span a minimum of two years. Your timeline depends on your caseload and work setting. We'll help you plan a meeting cadence, often weekly or biweekly, that keeps you on pace to log your 100 direct-supervision hours on schedule.
Can clinical supervision be completed online in Michigan?
Yes, Michigan allows supervision to be conducted fully virtually through two-way, real-time audiovisual technology, and those hours count toward licensure. This makes it possible to work with a supervisor anywhere in the state. We offer flexible virtual supervision designed to fit around full-time work, parenting, and the realities of early-career practice.
Do you provide supervision toward addiction (MCBAP) credentials as well?
Yes. In addition to being an Approved Clinical Supervisor (ACS) through the CCE, Josh is a Certified Clinical Supervisor (CCS) through the Michigan Certification Board for Addiction Professionals (MCBAP). That means supervision here can support both your path to full counseling licensure and, where applicable, addiction-focused credentialing.
Do you offer individual and group supervision?
Both are available. Individual supervision is $90 per hour and offers focused, one-on-one attention on your cases and clinical development. Group supervision, when available, is $40 per hour per participant and adds peer learning and reduced isolation. Both formats count toward Michigan's requirements, and we can help you decide which mix fits your goals and budget.
