Clinical Supervision

I have extensive experience providing supervision to social workers, counselors, play therapists, parent educators, and case managers. I currently provide individual clinical supervision and play therapy supervision. I am licensed in Washington, DC, and Maryland.

As with therapy, my approach to supervision is rooted in the quality of the supervisory relationship. This includes not only an agreement on goals and emotional bonding, but also a big emphasis on safety, trust, diversity, and culture.

As a Registered Play Therapist Supervisor, I received extensive training in expressive therapies (play therapy, sand tray therapy, and art therapy), and I provide high quality play therapy supervision to those that are working towards their RPT credential (Registered Play Therapist), and RPT-S that benefit from case consultations. I enjoy helping clinicians setting up their play therapy rooms.

Testimonials:

"I have had the opportunity to work with Inma as a coworker and as a supervisor. Because of her multicultural approach, Inma brings a fantastic value to clinical conceptualization and treatment. Inma is intentional and proactive at the clinical feedback she provides, while at the same time, she lets you do your process of finding your clinical style. She is a supervisor I recommend for your clinical, personal, and professional development."

Veronica Zapata Velez, PhD in Counseling, LPC, RPT-S, NCC.

"Working with Inma as my clinical supervisor was the most wonderful blessing I could ever ask for. I always felt supported, that my concerns were addressed and that I was challenged to find creative ways to reach my potential each and every week we met. Having had several different supervisors throughout my journey toward becoming an LICSW, I can safely say that Inma was one of the best and I highly recommend her for anyone seeking a positive and supportive supervision experience". Miriam Kahn, LICSW-C

"I highly recommend Inma’s clinical supervision services! Inma’s passion for training and supporting aspiring clinical social workers is a gift to the social work field. Inma is extremely reliable in meeting clinical supervision needs, giving you one less thing to worry about so you can focus on strengthening your clinical skills and supporting your clients. She provides a supportive, trauma-informed, grounding space that honors your emotions and experience. Inma lets you set the supervision agendas and encourages meaningful reflection throughout". Julie Klein, LGSW.

"Inma is an excellent and thoughtful supervisor. During supervision sessions she aided me in deepening my reflection about issues of countertransference, ethical decision making, difficult diagnoses, and applying theory to better understand clients' clinical presentations. Inma also supported me while I was earning my RPT (Registered Play Therapist) credentials. I benefited greatly from meeting with Inma and learning from her, and I am a better clinician because of her guidance". Lindsay Eidman, LICSW, RPT.

Psychotherapy

I work with children, adolescents and adults in individual, group, and family therapy. I specialize in helping people understand and heal trauma, attachment wounds, improve their relationships, and manage emotional challenges. My approach is warm, non-judgmental, and client-centered, ensuring that therapy feels meaningful and empowering for you.

For families, I incorporate specialized treatment like Parent-Child Interaction Therapy (PCIT), Child-Parent Psychotherapy, Theraplay, and Family Systems to help strengthen bonds and promote growth. I also offer support and consultations to parents who want to address parenting challenges at home, or who want to improve the relationship with their children.

My work is grounded in evidence-based practices. I bring extensive training in attachment theory, expressive therapies, Internal Family Systms (IFS), Grief and Loss, Cognitive-Behavioral Therapy (CBT), and Psychodynamic theory, which allows me to integrate these modalities based on what works best for you. I am also trained in Unstuck and On Target, a research-based intervention that is highly effective for executive functioning deficits.

Main focus areas in therapy:

Attachment, communication, relationships, parenting and co-parenting, and family dynamics.
Anxiety, depression, grief and loss, life transitions, and trauma.
ADHD and executive functioning deficits.
Emotional ups and downs, and behavioral concerns in children and teens.

Group offerings:

VOICES - a group of self-discovery and empowerment for girls and young women.

Video-Based telehealth:

Please note that all sessions are currently done via tele-mental health. I use Zoom to conduct the sessions, with some in-home family sessions at the client's home in specific cases of PCIT and Theraplay.

Let's connect:

Taking the first step toward therapy can feel daunting, but it's also a courageous act of self-care. If you're ready to begin your journey toward healing and growth, or you're seeking support for your child, I invite you to reach out for a free consultation.

Contact me to learn more about how I can help. If I'm not a good fit, I'll connect you with other providers.

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