The Story of Intentional Supervision Designs
Why the dandelion? Dandelions are resilient, often overlooked, plants that play an integral part in the ecosystem. And, we believe supervision is how we can seed change in our field.
Intentional Supervision Designs, or ISD, is the brainchild of two passionate individuals, Kelly and Ashly, who share a deep enthusiasm for supervision. Their journey began when they were introduced by a mutual colleague and discovered a remarkable alignment in their values and interests. What started as a collaboration on a single supervisory training quickly evolved into the development of a comprehensive program and eventually led to the establishment of an entire company dedicated to revolutionizing the field of supervision.
At the core of ISD's mission is a profound belief in the transformative power of supervision. Recognizing its potential to foster professional growth or inflict significant harm, Kelly and Ashly have witnessed firsthand the extensive impact supervision can have on shaping a clinicians' professional identity, clinical approach, their relationship to the field, their relationship to colleagues, and overall well-being. Motivated by numerous accounts of injurious supervision and the associated detrimental effects, both for supervisees and supervisors, they resolved to drive change.
ISD's overarching objective is to shift the paradigm away from the notion that a fully licensed clinician is inherently prepared to assume the role of a supervisor without ongoing support. Kelly and Ashly understand that strong clinical skills do not necessarily translate to effective supervisory skills. The ability to translate a clinician's existing skills into the competencies required for effective supervision requires intentional training and preparation. Consequently, ISD is committed to assisting practices in clarifying their expectations of supervisors, establishing structures conducive to ethical and sustainable supervisory relationships, delivering consistent supervisor training, assessing readiness for supervisory roles, and providing ongoing support to new supervisors.
Drawing on their complementary expertise, Ashly contributes her extensive academic background in supervision, including a PhD in the field, coupled with years of experience as a contracted supervisor. Meanwhile, Kelly brings invaluable real-world insights gained from navigating the challenges of supervision within a group practice, along with a track record of developing diverse supervisory programs. Together, they cultivate an environment at ISD that fosters curiosity, vulnerability, self-reflection, and professional growth.
At the core of ISD's mission is a profound belief in the transformative power of supervision. Recognizing its potential to foster professional growth or inflict significant harm, Kelly and Ashly have witnessed firsthand the extensive impact supervision can have on shaping a clinicians' professional identity, clinical approach, their relationship to the field, their relationship to colleagues, and overall well-being. Motivated by numerous accounts of injurious supervision and the associated detrimental effects, both for supervisees and supervisors, they resolved to drive change.
ISD's overarching objective is to shift the paradigm away from the notion that a fully licensed clinician is inherently prepared to assume the role of a supervisor without ongoing support. Kelly and Ashly understand that strong clinical skills do not necessarily translate to effective supervisory skills. The ability to translate a clinician's existing skills into the competencies required for effective supervision requires intentional training and preparation. Consequently, ISD is committed to assisting practices in clarifying their expectations of supervisors, establishing structures conducive to ethical and sustainable supervisory relationships, delivering consistent supervisor training, assessing readiness for supervisory roles, and providing ongoing support to new supervisors.
Drawing on their complementary expertise, Ashly contributes her extensive academic background in supervision, including a PhD in the field, coupled with years of experience as a contracted supervisor. Meanwhile, Kelly brings invaluable real-world insights gained from navigating the challenges of supervision within a group practice, along with a track record of developing diverse supervisory programs. Together, they cultivate an environment at ISD that fosters curiosity, vulnerability, self-reflection, and professional growth.
About Us.
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Dr. Ashly C. Lawrence (she/her/hers) is the founder and owner of A. Lawrence Therapy, PLLC. Ashly is a Licensed Clinical Professional Counselor, with almost 20 years of experience in the field of Counseling, Counselor Education, and Clinical Supervision. Ashly completed her graduate education in Counseling Psychology at Northwestern University. Ashly practices from a relational and feminist lens, centering anti-oppressive practices.
In addition to having experience treating individuals and offering clinical supervision and consultation through her private practice, Ashly has experience working in a variety of mental health settings and is a supervisor in the Master’s of Counseling program at The Family Institute at Northwestern University. Ashly is the busy mother of two twelve-year olds and a poorly behaved, yet adorable pitbull mix. Ashly loves to do yoga, drink coffee, and walk with friends. |
Kelly George (they/them/theirs) is the owner and founder of New Constellations Therapy and Consulting, a practice offering individual and family therapy, as well as offering supervision, consultation, and training services. Kelly is a Relational Narrative Therapist, who practices empowering narrative therapy from a client driven anti-oppressive perspective. Kelly works to help clients live their most authentic best lives possible, using an individualized approach to constructively leverage a client’s strengths and relationships.
Kelly received their Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Roosevelt University in 2009. Kelly has been a supervisor since 2013, supervising interns, preliminary licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and fellow supervisors. Kelly has facilitated trainings both in the Chicago-land area and nationally. They've previously taught as an adjunct professor at Roosevelt University, and currently teach at Santa Clara University.
When not at work, Kelly is the co-parent of a rambunctious five year old and three equally rambunctious cats. Kelly loves gardening, participating in Chicago's incredible storytelling scene, cooking, and being a massive nerd.
Kelly received their Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Roosevelt University in 2009. Kelly has been a supervisor since 2013, supervising interns, preliminary licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and fellow supervisors. Kelly has facilitated trainings both in the Chicago-land area and nationally. They've previously taught as an adjunct professor at Roosevelt University, and currently teach at Santa Clara University.
When not at work, Kelly is the co-parent of a rambunctious five year old and three equally rambunctious cats. Kelly loves gardening, participating in Chicago's incredible storytelling scene, cooking, and being a massive nerd.
