Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in West Virginia

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

1 result found in West Virginia

Supervision Formats Allowed in West Virginia

Counseling (LPC / LMHC)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Social Work (LCSW)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Allowed
Psychology
In-Person: AllowedHybrid: AllowedVirtual: Limited
Details and sources

Counseling (LPC / LMHC)

Your supervision can be in person or over any secure, encrypted video or telecommunication platform, and the rules set no cap on virtual hours.

  • Hold an LPC-Associate license with a Board pre-approved supervisor
  • At least 1 hour direct supervision per 20 practice hours
  • Supervisors outside your agency must meet with you twice monthly

West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling · 27 CSR 1 §§2.4, 6.2.3, 6.2.4, 7.1

Social Work (LCSW)

Your face-to-face clinical supervision sessions can happen over HIPAA-compliant video, and the rules set no cap on virtual hours.

  • 100 supervision hours over 2+ years or 3,000 practice hours
  • At least 50% of supervision must be individual, not group
  • Board must approve the supervision contract before supervision starts

West Virginia Board of Social Work · 25 CSR 1 §§3.6.1.d, 3.6.1.e

Marriage & Family Therapy (LMFT)

Your supervision can be in person or over any secure, encrypted video or telecommunication platform, and the rules set no cap on virtual hours.

  • Hold an LMFT-Associate license with a Board pre-approved supervisor
  • At least 1 hour individual supervision per 20 practice hours
  • Supervisors outside your agency must meet with you twice monthly

West Virginia Board of Examiners in Counseling · 27 CSR 8 §§2.5, 6.2.1.e, 6.2.1.f, 7.1

Psychology

Your individual supervision is in person by default, but video can count if the Board approves it in your contract, plus one on-site session each quarter.

Video needs Board approval in your supervision contract, and at least one individual session per quarter must be in person at your work site.

  • Video must be Board-approved and written into the supervision contract
  • One in-person individual session per quarter at your service location
  • 1 hour individual supervision per 20 practice hours, at least weekly

West Virginia Board of Examiners of Psychologists · 17 CSR 2 §6.4 (Supervision Contract); 17 CSR 3 §§8.5, 9.2

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

Mental Health Counselor Supervisors in West Virginia

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Shawn B

LPCC · Substance Abuse and Addictions

Ashland, KY

Licensed in:
KY, OH, WV
Supervision Type:
Virtual

As a Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor with over 20 years of experience specializing in substance use disorder treatment, I provide a unique understanding to the disease of addiction, anxiety, depression and other underlying conditions. My therapeutic style is unique in how I use counseling techniques such as CBT, MI and psychoeducation along with faith, and my personal experiences of growth.

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About Mental Health Counselors in West Virginia

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

Mental Health Counselors FAQs — West Virginia

How do I find a Mental Health Counselor Supervisor in West Virginia?

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

What are the supervision requirements for mental health counselors in West Virginia?

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

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