LCSW Supervision in Tennessee
Clinical Supervision for Social Workers
Pursuing your clinical license as a social worker is both exciting and demanding. LCSW supervision provides a space to grow your clinical voice, strengthen your confidence, and deepen your therapeutic skills. Kara Guindin, LCSW, PMH-C offers clinical supervision for social workers in Tennessee who are pursuing LCSW licensure. Supervision is collaborative, thoughtful, and grounded in both clinical skill development and professional identity.
Available in Nashville and virtually throughout Tennessee.
Clinical supervision with an experienced trauma-informed therapist.
Kara Guindin, LCSW, PMH-C
EMDR Certified Therapist
EMDRIA Approved Consultant in Training
Clinical Supervisor in Tennessee
"Kara is one of my most trusted referrals in the Nashville area. [...] In the 7+ years I’ve known her, I’ve considered Kara to be one of those therapists who just “gets it” - which is a gift for her clients and colleagues!!"—Madeline Moulton, LPC
What is Clinical Supervision for Social Workers?
Clinical supervision for social workers is a structured process designed to support LMSWs pursuing independent clinical licensure.
Supervision provides a collaborative space to explore clinical work, ethical considerations, treatment planning, and the emotional experience of being a therapist.
Through supervision, social workers develop:
✦ clinical confidence
✦ ethical decision-making
✦ deeper case conceptualization
✦ therapeutic presence
✦ professional identity as a clinician
Supervision is not simply about accumulating hours. It is an opportunity to refine your clinical thinking and grow into the therapist you want to become.
What We Explore in Supervision
LCSW supervision focuses on strengthening your clinical work and helping you navigate the complexities of therapeutic practice.
Topics may include:
✦ treatment planning and clinical interventions
✦ transference and countertransference
✦ ethical decision making
✦ professional boundaries
✦ trauma-informed care
✦ therapist self-awareness and burnout prevention
✦ professional identity development
✦ case consultation and conceptualization
At Wise Roots Therapy, supervision is grounded in the belief that every therapist brings their own strengths, insights, and lived experience to the work.
Who This Supervision is For
This clinical supervision service is for:
✦ Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW’s) in Tennessee
✦ social workers pursuing LCSW licensure
✦ early-career therapists seeking clinical guidance
✦ clinicians working with trauma, anxiety, or complex cases
✦ therapists wanting collaborative, reflective supervision
Supervision is designed to support both skill development and the emotional realities of doing therapeutic work.
Kara’s Approach to LCSW Supervision
Kara’s supervision style is collaborative, reflective, and strengths-based.
She believes supervision works best when supervisees feel safe asking questions, exploring uncertainty, and developing their own clinical voice.
Drawing from trauma-informed and relational approaches, Kara supports supervisees in:
✦ developing confidence in clinical decision-making
✦ integrating evidence-based therapeutic approaches
✦ navigating complex cases with greater clarity
✦ maintaining balance and sustainability in the profession
Supervision is not about perfection. It is about growth, reflection, and building the confidence to practice independently.
Supervision Format & Fees
Individual Supervision
50 minutes — $125
Dyadic Supervision
50 minutes — $65 per clinician
Supervision sessions are available:
• In person in Nashville
• Virtually throughout Tennessee
About Kara Guindin, LCSW, PMH-C
Kara Guindin is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker and founder of Wise Roots Therapy in Nashville, Tennessee.
She has over a decade of experience working in community mental health, trauma-focused programs, and clinical practice. Kara has supervised trauma-informed programs, case managers, and master’s-level social work interns and is passionate about supporting clinicians in their professional development.
Her work integrates approaches including:
✦ EMDR therapy
✦Somatic Experiencing
✦ trauma-informed care
✦ attachment-based therapy
Kara believes strong supervision creates stronger clinicians — and ultimately better care for clients.
FAQs
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LCSW clinical supervision in Tennessee is a required step for Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW’s) who are working toward becoming a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). During this process, an LMSW meets regularly with an approved LCSW supervisor to review clinical work, strengthen therapeutic skills, and develop professional judgment.
Clinical supervision for social workers typically includes case consultation, ethical guidance, support with complex client situations, and opportunities to deepen clinical knowledge. Supervision also helps emerging clinicians build confidence in their clinical voice and professional identity.
In Tennessee, LMSW’s must complete the 3000 clinical hours of supervised clinical experience under the guidance of a qualified LCSW supervisor before they are eligible to apply for independent LCSW licensure.
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Most supervisees meet weekly or biweekly depending on average client contact hours and support needs.
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Yes. Clinical supervision for social workers can be conducted virtually throughout Tennessee.
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Supervision often includes case consultation, ethical considerations, treatment planning, clinical skills development, and professional identity.
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Licensed Master Social Workers (LMSW’s) working toward their LCSW license in Tennessee.
Wise Roots Therapy
2603 Elm Hill Pike #C
Nashville, TN 37214
Hours:
Monday 9 AM-5 PM
Wednesday 9 AM–5 PM
Friday 10 AM–4 PM
Growing into your role as a clinician takes support, reflection, and guidance.
Clinical supervision provides a space to strengthen your skills, explore complex cases, and develop confidence in your clinical voice. If you are pursuing LCSW supervision in Tennessee, Kara’s approach is relational and trauma-informed, supporting clinicians in developing both strong clinical skills and a sustainable, authentic way of practicing therapy.