Clinical Supervision and Professional Growth
Guiding Therapists to Thrive
At Thrive Therapy Houston, we’re dedicated to nurturing the next generation of therapists through comprehensive clinical supervision and consultations. Whether you’re working toward licensure or seeking professional development, our supervision services offer personalized guidance, support, and feedback. We are committed to helping you navigate the complexities of clinical practice, sharpen your therapeutic skills, and grow with confidence in your career.
At Thrive Therapy Houston, we currently offer Supervision opportunities for licensure (LPC and LMFT),
supervision for Registered Play Therapists, and consultation for EMDR certification.
If you think you’d be a good fit, please get in touch to learn more.
Professional Consultation for Licensed Therapists
In addition to Texas licensure supervision, RPT supervision, and EMDR consultation, Kirsti offers professional consultation for licensed therapists seeking support with complex cases, attachment-focused treatment planning, developmental trauma, EMDR, perinatal mental health, therapist development, and integration of interpersonal neurobiology into clinical work.
Whether you’re seeking ongoing case consultation, support integrating a new modality, or a space for deeper clinical reflection, consultation can provide individualized support at any stage of your career.
Learn more about consultation services and areas of specialization.
LPC Supervision for Texas LPC Associates
About Kirsti Reese, Your LPC Supervisor
Kirsti Reese is an approved LPC Supervisor by the Texas State Board of Professional Counselors.
Rooted in authenticity, my supervision style is very similar to my therapy style – tailored to the individual and grounded in interpersonal neurobiology. I specialize in working with complex and developmental trauma across the lifespan through an interpersonal neurobiology lens.
Most of my therapy background is centered in knowledge about relational neuroscience, attachment science, systems work, and integrating the body into treatment. In supervision, this means we talk a lot about how to organize treatment to maximize healing using what we know about neuroscience, attachment, and the brain after complex trauma.
About Your LPC Supervision
Texas LPC Board requires a minimum of 4 hours of supervision per month. I offer in-person or virtual supervision options, usually scheduled before 5:00 pm. Supervision fees are $500 paid monthly for a guaranteed 4 hours of direct supervision (minimum). This covers direct supervision hours as well as check-ins and crisis management support throughout the month. Additional individual supervision may be requested for a fee of $125 per one-hour session.
While you can receive up to 50% of your supervision hours through a group setting, I primarily offer individual supervision in the beginning as I find it creates a more comfortable learning environment and offers more safety when navigating challenges. As supervision progresses, we will begin to incorporate group supervision for the collaborative learning experience and networking opportunity is offers.
Next Steps
Wondering if we might be a good fit?
Choosing a supervisor matters—and it should feel intentional. If you’re curious about working together, our Supervision Alignment Questionnaire is a great place to start.
👉 Take the questionnaire here: https://forms.gle/nsy7JEL1rc5Rh2Wo9
If you have already filled out the questionnaire and you’d like to explore working together, please fill out our contact form.
From there, we will set up an (free) initial meeting to get to know each other and see if we feel like a good fit together!
Supervision for Registered Play Therapist (RPT)
About Kirsti Reese, Your LPC Supervisor
Kirsti Reese is an approved RPT Supervisor by the Association of Play Therapy.
Rooted in authenticity, my supervision style is very similar to my therapy style – tailored to the individual and grounded in attachment and interpersonal neurobiology. I specialize in supervision for play therapy that works with complex and developmental trauma within the family system through an interpersonal neurobiology lens.
My theoretical approach in play therapy is grounded in child-centered play therapy with significant training in cognitive-behavioral, theraplay, adlerian, and filial play therapy models. This allows for flexibility in how we conceptualize and support the child’s emotional world while staying anchored in relational safety and developmental needs.
Much of my clinical background centers on relational neuroscience, attachment science, systems thinking, and somatic integration. In supervision, this translates into a strong focus on case conceptualization—especially how to structure play therapy treatment in ways that support regulation, attachment repair, and long-term healing after complex trauma.
A core part of my approach is helping clinicians move from “interventions” to “understanding the language of play,” especially when working with trauma histories that are communicated indirectly. Supervision tends to feel less like protocol review and more like collaborative case mapping—connecting the dots between behavior, attachment needs, and the child’s internal experience in real time.
Learn more about working together here.
LMFT Supervision for Texas MFT-Associates
About Dr. Lindsay McCarthy, Your LMFT Supervisor
Dr. Lindsay McCarthy is an approved LMFT Supervisor by the Texas State Board of Marriage and Family Therapists.
I am delighted to offer supervision to therapists-in-training who are working toward their licensure as a Marriage and Family Therapist. My hope is that we create a space together where you feel respected and safe to explore who you are as a therapist, take risks to refine your therapy skills, and develop your own unique therapy style. While I value certifications and trainings, supervision is so much more than that, as is being a therapist. During supervision, we will explore and expand on all the wonderful things you have already learned and make sense of how to bridge the gap between theory and practice.
First and foremost, I know you already know stuff! My role is to come alongside you, and help you be the best version of your therapist self. Because our role as a therapist requires connection, part of supervision is understanding the invisible process happening in your sessions. For example, getting stuck in our client’s process, our inner critic getting in the way of implementing a technique, or our own vulnerabilities getting in the way of connecting with our client’s pain. We can identify barriers that exist, explore personal vulnerabilities, and support all the parts of you as a therapist.
My supervision style is collaborative, respectful, and strengths-based. Being a life long learner myself, I want to meet you where you are and respect whatever approach and style best suits you. Supervision is tailored to your specific need as you navigate the next big step in their career.
Next Steps
If you think we could be a good fit and would like to explore working together, please fill out our contact form.
From there, we will set up an (free) initial meeting to get to know each other and see if we feel like a good fit together!
EMDR Consultation for EMDRIA Certification & CITs
Meet Kirsti Reese, EMDRIA Approved Consultant
Kirsti Reese is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and can provide consultation hours for EMDR certification, Consultants-in-Training, and those just interested in better supporting their clients with EMDR.
Rooted in authenticity, my consultation style is very similar to my therapy style – tailored to the individual and grounded in interpersonal neurobiology. I specialize in working with complex and developmental trauma across the lifespan through an interpersonal neurobiology lens. Most of my therapy background is centered in knowledge about relational neuroscience, attachment science, systems work, and integrating the body into treatment.
In EMDR consultation, this means we talk a lot about how to organize EMDR treatment to maximize healing using what we know about neuroscience, attachment, and the brain after complex trauma. We move beyond protocol adherence and focus on clinical depth in real time—how to track the nervous system, understand what’s happening beneath stuck points, and adapt EMDR for complex trauma in ways that stay aligned with the client’s capacity and history. A lot of our work centers on making sense of complexity rather than rushing through it.
I have extensive experience using EMDR with both adults and children, and consultation often includes bridging developmental considerations—how trauma shows up differently across age, attachment context, and family systems, and how that informs treatment planning and resourcing.
Learn more about working together here.
EMDR Consultation Group
Kirsti Reese is an EMDRIA Approved Consultant and offers consultation to therapists seeking EMDR Certification or on an as-needed basis for those curious about how to better support their clients with EMDR. Email her at [email protected] for more information or to schedule your next consultation.
Finding the Right Fit Starts Here
Choosing the right clinical supervisor is essential to building a successful and fulfilling career as a therapist. At Thrive Therapy Houston, we understand how important this decision is, and we’re here to help make the process as smooth as possible. Whether you’re just starting out or looking for new professional guidance, we’re ready to answer your questions and guide you toward the supervision that best fits your needs. Let us support you in your journey to becoming the therapist you aspire to be.