Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Delaware
Find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Delaware. Browse Licensed Supervisors for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals by specialty and supervision format.
Supervision Formats Allowed in Delaware
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Counseling (LPC / LMHC)
Your supervision can be in person or by live video, with no cap on video hours.
- At least 100 hours of face-to-face, individual direct supervision
- No more than 40 of the 100 hours may be group supervision
- Supervisor must meet Board qualifications in subsections 2.5–2.5.3
Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals · 24 DE Admin. Code 3000-2.3.1, 2.4.1.3 (30 DE Reg. 46, July 2026)
Social Work (LCSW)
All of your direct supervision can be by live video if your supervisor agrees, but phone and email supervision don't count.
- Video use is at the supervisor's discretion
- At least 75 of the 100 direct supervision hours must be one-to-one
- Telephone or email supervision is not permitted
Delaware Board of Social Work Examiners · 24 DE Admin. Code 3900-3.1.3 (30 DE Reg. 51, July 2026)
Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)
Your live video supervision should count as face-to-face since Delaware dropped its 50% video cap, but confirm with the Board because the MFT rule doesn't mention video.
- 100 hours of face-to-face clinical supervision required
- Supervisor must meet subsection 6.3.1 (e.g., DE LMFT licensed 2+ years)
- A non-LMFT supervisor needs Board approval on the Request for Alternative Supervisor form
Delaware Board of Mental Health and Chemical Dependency Professionals · 24 DE Admin. Code 3000-5.1.2.1.4; 28 DE Reg. 467 (Dec 2024)
Psychology
Live video counts as face-to-face supervision, but your supervisor must work in your practice setting, so outside remote-only supervisors generally won't qualify.
Video counts as face-to-face, but your supervisor must be employed or contracted at your practice setting.
- At least 1 hour of face-to-face supervision per 10 clinical hours
- Must register as a psychological assistant before starting postdoc work in DE
- Weekly one-on-one supervision; group supervision only with Board approval
Delaware Board of Examiners of Psychologists · 24 DE Admin. Code 3500-7.2, 7.3, 9.2.1 (29 DE Reg. 797, Mar 2026)
For guidance only, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with your state board. Last verified Oct 2026.
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About Mental Health Counselors in Delaware
Mental Health Counselor Supervisors provide the clinical oversight required for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals to advance toward full licensure. Delaware's state licensing board defines the required supervision hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation standards.
Mental Health Counselors FAQs — Delaware
How do I find a Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in Delaware?
On Find A Supervisor, filter by license type and state to find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Delaware. Review their profiles for experience, specialty, format, and fees before reaching out.
What are the supervision requirements for mental health counselors in Delaware?
Mental health counselor supervision requirements vary by state. The Delaware licensing board defines the required number of supervised hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation standards. Check with your state board for the most current rules.
Do supervision requirements vary by state for mental health counselors?
Yes. Each state sets its own requirements for hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation. If you are working toward licensure in Delaware, always verify requirements directly with the Delaware licensing board.
What should I ask a mental health Supervisor before starting?
Ask about their supervisory approach, session structure, experience with your license type, documentation practices, fee and cancellation policies, and how they communicate between sessions.
Can I count virtual supervision hours for mental health licensure in Delaware?
Many states accept virtual supervision hours, but policies differ. Confirm whether your Delaware licensing board allows remote supervision hours and under what conditions before starting virtual sessions.