Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Washington

Find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Washington. Browse Licensed Supervisors for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals by specialty and supervision format.

2 results found in Washington

Supervision Formats Allowed in Washington

Counseling (LPC / LMHC)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: Not specifiedVirtual: Not specified
Social Work (LCSW)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Psychology
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Details and sources

Counseling (LPC / LMHC)

Washington defines your 100 required immediate-supervision hours as "a meeting" without saying in person or video, so confirm video hours with the Department of Health.

  • 100 hours of immediate supervision within 3,000 postgraduate hours
  • Immediate supervision: one supervisor, no more than two candidates
  • Supervisor must be an approved supervisor under WAC 246-809-234

Washington State Department of Health (Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee) · WAC 246-809-210(5)-(6); WAC 246-809-230(3)

Social Work (LCSW)

Supervision can be one-on-one or group, in person or virtual, with no cap on virtual hours.

  • 100 supervision hours; 60 must be one-to-one
  • 70 supervision hours must be with an LICSW
  • 3,000 hours over at least two years

Washington State Department of Health (Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee) · WAC 246-809-310(4), (7); WAC 246-809-330(2)

Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)

Supervision can be one-on-one or group, in person or virtual, with no cap on virtual hours.

  • 200 supervision hours; at least 100 one-on-one
  • 100 hours must be with an LMFT with two years' experience
  • 3,000 total hours including 1,000 direct client contact

Washington State Department of Health (Mental Health Counselors, Marriage and Family Therapists, and Social Workers Advisory Committee) · WAC 246-809-110(4), (6); WAC 246-809-130(3)

Psychology

Supervision can be in person or by live audio-video telesupervision, with no set limit on telesupervision hours.

  • Program needs a written telesupervision policy
  • Supervisor must judge you competent enough for telesupervision
  • Your client work cannot be done entirely by telehealth

Washington State Examining Board of Psychology · WAC 246-924-051; WAC 246-924-059(4), (12)

For guidance only, not legal advice. Rules change, so confirm with your state board. Last verified Oct 2026.

Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Washington

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Rayman K

LMHC · Families

Sandpoint, ID

Licensed in:
WA
Supervision Type:
Virtual

I am licensed in Washington, Idaho and Texas. I have been a clinical therapist since 2000. I founded and was the Executive Director of a Therapeutic Foster Care/Adoption Agency for more than 20 years.

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Paula R

LMHC

Poulsbo, WA

Licensed in:
WA
Supervision Type:
Virtual

For seven years worked in public mental health as a clinical supervisor, currently the counseling director of a non profit counseling center and actively see clients as well. Has supervised over 25 master's level interns and over 9 for state license. Prior to this I worked in Christian ministry with children and families.

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About Mental Health Counselors in Washington

Mental Health Counselor Supervisors provide the clinical oversight required for LCSWs, LMFTs, LPCs, LMHCs, and other mental health professionals to advance toward full licensure. Washington's state licensing board defines the required supervision hours, Supervisor qualifications, and documentation standards.

Mental Health Counselors FAQs — Washington

How do I find a Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in Washington?

On Find A Supervisor, filter by license type and state to find Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in Washington. Review their profiles for experience, specialty, format, and fees before reaching out.

What are the supervision requirements for mental health counselors in Washington?

Mental health counselor supervision requirements vary by state. The Washington 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 Washington, always verify requirements directly with the Washington 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 Washington?

Many states accept virtual supervision hours, but policies differ. Confirm whether your Washington licensing board allows remote supervision hours and under what conditions before starting virtual sessions.