Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Tennessee
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Supervision Formats Allowed in Tennessee
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Counseling (LPC / LMHC)
Plan on in-person supervision. Live video counts only if the board approves it in advance because of a hardship.
Live video supervision counts only with prior board approval based on hardship; otherwise supervision is face-to-face.
- Get board approval for hardship before counting any video hours
- 150 supervision hours; no more than 50 in a group
- At least one hour of individual supervision per week
Tennessee Board for Professional Counselors, Marital and Family Therapists, and Clinical Pastoral Therapists · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0450-01-.01(39)(b); 0450-01-.10(6)
Social Work (LCSW)
Video supervision counts, but at most 75% of your individual supervision hours can be virtual; at least a quarter of individual hours must be in person.
No more than 75% of individual supervision hours may be by video or other visual technology.
- At least 60 of 100 hours must be individual supervision
- Video must allow visual contact; no email, text or phone-only
- Supervisor must be an LCSW licensed at least 3 years
Tennessee Board of Social Worker Licensure · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1365-01-.08(1)(c), (2)(a)3., (4)
Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)
Tennessee requires face-to-face MFT supervision but does not say whether live video counts. Confirm with the board before relying on video hours.
- Supervisor must be an AAMFT Approved Supervisor or Supervisor-in-Training
- No more than half of supervision hours in a group
- Two years of post-master's supervised practice
Tennessee Board for Professional Counselors, Marital and Family Therapists, and Clinical Pastoral Therapists · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 0450-02-.01(35); 0450-02-.10(1)
Psychology
Up to 75% of your supervision can be by real-time video; at least a quarter must be in person.
No more than 75% of supervision may be by real-time video conferencing.
- Video must be real-time with faces visible
- At least one hour of individual supervision per week
- 1,900 postdoctoral hours under a psychologist with HSP designation
Tennessee Board of Examiners in Psychology · Tenn. Comp. R. & Regs. 1180-02-.01(7)(d); 1180-02-.02(2)(d)1.
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 Tennessee
Mental Health Counselor Supervisors provide the clinical oversight required for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals to advance toward full licensure. Tennessee's state licensing board defines the required supervision hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation standards.
Mental Health Counselors FAQs — Tennessee
How do I find a Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in Tennessee?
On Find A Supervisor, filter by license type and state to find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Tennessee. Review their profiles for experience, specialty, format, and fees before reaching out.
What are the supervision requirements for mental health counselors in Tennessee?
Mental health counselor supervision requirements vary by state. The Tennessee 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 Tennessee, always verify requirements directly with the Tennessee 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 Tennessee?
Many states accept virtual supervision hours, but policies differ. Confirm whether your Tennessee licensing board allows remote supervision hours and under what conditions before starting virtual sessions.