Practicum and Internship Placement

• New clinician orientation
• Beautifully furnished office with windows in downtown Salem
• Utilization of electronic health records system for documentation and scheduling
• Experience conducting mental health assessments, treatment planning, and providing individual direct counseling services with clients
• Individualized review and feedback of all documentation
• 1-Hour weekly individual supervision for the duration of your placement
• Ability to record sessions, with client consent
• Formal evaluations, as required by your university
• Uplifting and supportive environment with personalized and direct supervision

Associate Supervision

In addition to practicum and internship site placement, Crystal also offers supervision for professional counselor associates who are seeking LPC licensure. In this supervisory process, live observation, audio or video tapes, case or process notes may be utilized. Crystal will assign homework to further the supervision process and to enhance and develop self-awareness within any therapeutic relationship.

Fees

There is no fee for graduate student interns who are also completing their practicum and internship with Rising Strong Counseling. The standard fee for associates seeking clinical supervision is $150 per hour (individual supervision).

Site Supervisor

Crystal D. Hatton is a Licensed Professional Counselor (LPC) #C6821 in Oregon. She has completed the initial and ongoing requirements and received state board authorization to supervise pre-licensed professionals, including graduate student interns and registered associates pursuing LPC licensure.

Crystal is the owner of Rising Strong Counseling, a private practice specializing in working with adult individuals and couples. She has formal training and hands-on experience in therapeutic methodologies such as: Dialectical Behavioral Therapy, Restoration Therapy, and Trauma-Focused Cognitive Behavioral Therapy.

Crystal’s background encompasses varied settings, including private practice, community-based clinics, and county mental health. Crystal has worked with individuals ranging from 6 years old to adulthood. She is competent and well-prepared to provide supervision in these broad areas. If you have specific questions or require further details, please contact Crystal directly at: RisingStrong@CrystalHattonCounseling.com.

Approach to Supervision

Crystal approaches supervision from a developmental perspective, working with each clinician in a style that matches their skill level and experience, as the counselor grows and advances. She will provide ongoing evaluations and supportive challenges to support the clinician’s increasing mastery of therapeutic skills and self-awareness.