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 years of navigating the challenges of supervision within both group and solo 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.
Intentional Supervision Designs is also an Approved Continuing Education Provider via the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) through New Constellations Therapy (ACEP #7575). We are able to offer continuing education hours for both our public trainings and those for practices. These hours, depending on state regulations, are available for counselors (LPC, LCPC), social workers (LSW, LCSW), and marriage and family therapists (MFT, LMFT).
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 years of navigating the challenges of supervision within both group and solo 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.
Intentional Supervision Designs is also an Approved Continuing Education Provider via the National Board of Certified Counselors (NBCC) through New Constellations Therapy (ACEP #7575). We are able to offer continuing education hours for both our public trainings and those for practices. These hours, depending on state regulations, are available for counselors (LPC, LCPC), social workers (LSW, LCSW), and marriage and family therapists (MFT, LMFT).
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 thirteen-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, where they offer individual and family therapy, supervision, consultation, and training services. As a Relational Narrative Therapist, they work from a client driven anti-oppressive perspective.
Kelly received their Masters in Mental Health Counseling at Roosevelt University in 2009. They began supervising in 2013 and have worked with interns, preliminary licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and fellow supervisors in both 1:1 and group settings. Kelly worked in a director role over an internship and post-graduate fellowship program for several years before stepping out into solo practice. Kelly is a skilled facilitator and teacher, and has conducted trainings for hundreds of different organizations nationally. Previously they were an adjunct professor at Roosevelt University, and they currently teach at Santa Clara University.
When not at work, Kelly is the co-parent of a rambunctious 1st grader and three equally rambunctious cats. They love 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. They began supervising in 2013 and have worked with interns, preliminary licensed clinicians, fully licensed clinicians, and fellow supervisors in both 1:1 and group settings. Kelly worked in a director role over an internship and post-graduate fellowship program for several years before stepping out into solo practice. Kelly is a skilled facilitator and teacher, and has conducted trainings for hundreds of different organizations nationally. Previously they were an adjunct professor at Roosevelt University, and they currently teach at Santa Clara University.
When not at work, Kelly is the co-parent of a rambunctious 1st grader and three equally rambunctious cats. They love gardening, participating in Chicago's incredible storytelling scene, cooking, and being a massive nerd.
