Clinical Supervision and Consultation
Expert consultation to enhance DBT skills, psychiatric care, and crisis management.
Clinical supervisors are essential for training and supporting emerging therapists, providing guidance and mentorship throughout the clinical training process. A strong supervisory relationship can be a cornerstone of effective professional development.
Ashley Brady offers a range of supervision and consultation services designed to support the growth of new therapists. Her expertise covers various areas of interest, ensuring that supervisees receive the guidance they need to excel in their practice.
Professional development matters at every stage.
Clinical Supervision and Consultation
Ashley Brady Therapy Clinical Supervision and Consultation Services
Main areas of treatment:
Clinical Supervision for Mental Health Professionals
The supervisory relationship is a crucial component of clinical training, supporting all stages of professional development. Ashley Brady offers clinical supervision to emerging mental health professionals, leveraging her extensive expertise in Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT).
Ashley is well-equipped to guide your professional growth through structured supervision sessions. She can sign off on clinical hours for both Associate Marriage and Family Therapists (AMFTs) and Associate Social Workers (ASWs), and provide support throughout the licensure process.
Her supervision services are particularly beneficial if you are looking to:
- Enhance your skills in working with teenagers and adolescents
- Gain confidence in milieu-based settings such as schools, hospitals, community mental health centers, and treatment facilities
- Receive support for managing clients with acute mental health needs
- Engage in an active, collaborative supervision relationship that values mutual respect and constructive feedback
Even after obtaining licensure, many therapists find clinical supervision to be profoundly beneficial. It can be especially useful when transitioning to new job roles, addressing new clinical challenges, or exploring a different clinical specialty.
Consultation Services for Mental Health Professionals
Consultation is essential for enhancing competence and expanding professional skills at any stage of a therapeutic career. Ashley Brady offers specialized consultation services for therapists and mental health organizations in several key areas:
DBT Consultation Services
Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) is a proven, evidence-based approach effective for treating a range of mental health issues, including depression, anxiety, substance use disorders, eating disorders, and self-harm. DBT can be utilized as a standalone model or integrated with other therapeutic modalities.
Ashley provides a variety of DBT consultation options, including one-time sessions, hourly consultations, and weekly meetings. Her DBT consultation services focus on:
- Increasing proficiency in the DBT modality
- Strategies for integrating DBT with other therapeutic approaches
- Adapting DBT for specific populations, such as teenagers, adolescents, and clients with acute mental health concerns
- Implementing phone coaching within private practice settings
Different Levels of Psychiatric Care
With extensive experience across various levels of psychiatric care—residential, partial-hospitalization, intensive outpatient, and outpatient—Ashley is equipped to offer clinical consultation tailored to each level’s unique needs.
Consultation services include:
- Understanding the specific nuances of each level of psychiatric care
- Enhancing clinical skills for working within higher levels of care
- Increasing awareness of diverse mental health services to better support clients
Clients Experiencing Self-Harm or Suicidal Ideation
Treating clients with self-harm or suicidal ideation can be particularly challenging and anxiety-inducing for therapists. Ashley offers consultation to address concerns about competence, legal, and ethical considerations while effectively supporting clients.
Her services in this area include:
- Developing effective assessment strategies for self-harm and suicidal ideation
- Implementing evidence-based treatment interventions
- Navigating legal and ethical issues
- Managing countertransference
- Coordinating care with other members of the treatment team
Clinical Supervision and Consultation Services across Marin County, Palo Alto, and Virtually in CA and NY
Ashley Brady provides expert consultation services tailored to enhance the skills of mental health professionals and organizations. Her offerings include DBT consultation to boost proficiency and integrate DBT with other modalities, guidance on managing various levels of psychiatric care, and support for treating clients with self-harm or suicidal ideation. With her extensive experience, Ashley helps therapists navigate complex issues, enhance their clinical practice, and ensure effective client care.
Please reach out for more information on how Ashley Brady can support your professional development or schedule a consultation.