Would you trust a “therapist in training” with your mental health? You probably should especially when they’re backed by a team of licensed experts and guided by evidence-based care.

At Amavi Integrative Mental Wellness, we believe high-quality care includes supporting the next generation of therapists. We’ve built a collaborative, training-oriented clinic where clients benefit not just from one therapist but from an entire team. This blog explores why supervision-based care works and why we’re excited to grow our team of postdoctoral psychology interns.

Clients often worry that working with an intern or provisionally licensed therapist means “less experience.” But in reality, you may be getting more. More support, more oversight, and more cutting-edge treatment backed by current science. At the same time, we’re offering training paths for talented professionals committed to deepening their clinical expertise in a supportive environment.

How Supervised Therapy Works at Amavi

All therapists-in training at Amavi receive weekly to biweekly one-on-one clinical supervision from licensed psychologists or other qualified licensed therapists.

This supervision is a structured, intentional process where cases are reviewed, therapeutic strategies are refined, and ethical standards are reinforced. It ensures that clients receive well-supported care, and that therapists-in-training are continuously learning, growing, and applying evidence-based techniques under expert guidance.

Our team approach means clients benefit from consultation across multiple minds.

At Amavi, therapists don’t work in isolation. Even when you’re meeting with just one provider, your care is supported behind the scenes by other clinicians who regularly consult with one another. This collaborative model allows us to bring different perspectives, specialties, and strategies together.

Training clinicians use evidence-based treatments like CBT, DBT, and ACT, with close guidance and support from licensed supervisors.

This means you’re receiving care rooted in proven, research-backed methods for treating anxiety, depression, trauma, and more. While interns and provisionally licensed clinicians may still be refining their clinical skills, they do so under the close supervision of seasoned professionals.

Postdoctoral interns and provisionally licensed LPCs follow structured training plans.

These plans help guide their growth, making sure they gain experience in different types of therapy and client needs while building strong skills.

Supervision includes case consultation, review of clinical work, and ongoing development.

Supervisors regularly talk through cases, give feedback, and help therapists improve their approach so clients get the best care possible.

Clients are informed about their therapist’s training status and receive clear supervision disclosures, maintaining ethical and legal transparency.

We make sure clients know their therapist is in training, who is supervising them, and how that support helps guide their care.

Why This Matters for Clients

Built-In Oversight

Supervised therapists bring a fresh, attentive energy to treatment. Less experienced therapists often arrive with fresh enthusiasm which means creativity to finally put their training work. 7 Surprising Advantages of Having an Intern as a Therapist

High Motivation for Excellence

Because they’re in training, supervised therapists tend to be more motivated to learn, follow protocols closely, and reflect on feedback. A systematic review shows that clinicians under supervision experience growth in self-awareness and skills, which correlates with improved client care.Effect of Clinical Supervision on Self-Awareness and Self-Efficacy of Psychotherapists and Counselors: A Systematic Review

Collaborative and Consultative Culture

Supervision encourages ongoing consultation, peer feedback, and collaborative problem-solving. Case conferences and supervisory input foster richer clinical insights. Research demonstrates that sites with structured supervision enhance therapeutic capability and client outcomes.Perspectives of Psychology Supervisors and Trainees: Implications for Supervision and Telesupervision

Supervision ensures treatment quality and helps clients progress more effectively.

Therapy stays focused, ethical, and effective while supporting meaningful client progress.

Our training culture encourages accountability, humility, and compassion.

Therapists-in-training are open to feedback and deeply committed to learning. This creates a care environment grounded in reflection, empathy, and client-centered growth.

Research shows supervised care outcomes are comparable to fully licensed care in most outpatient settings.

Studies show clients often make similar progress with supervised therapists, thanks to strong oversight, collaboration, and use of evidence-based treatment models.

Seeing a Therapist-in-Training Can Offer Help

Therapists-in-training, when guided well, offer highly attentive and collaborative care. At Amavi, this model benefits clients and clinicians alike, and we’re proud to be building the future of integrative mental health, one relationship at a time.

Whether you’re a prospective client curious about working with a supervised clinician, or a postdoc looking for a dynamic, supportive training environment, contact Amavi to discuss more.