Clinical Supervision

For Emerging Social Work Leaders

Whether you’ve been licensed for a while, or you’re newly minted if you’re looking into clinical supervision to become an LCSW in Texas you’ve accomplished quite a few things!

  • You earned a Master’s Degree in Social Work from a program accredited by the Council of Social Work Education (CSWE).

  • You took the LMSW Exam and passed it!

  • You got a job working as an LMSW, and you’re already tackling the Grand Challenges for Social Work.

Congratulations are in order, my Friend!

But we both know that you didn’t come this far only to come this far.

You’re ready to Begin clinical supervision….But where to start?

Hi! I’m Christy Aletky, LCSW-S, LCDC

Drinking coffee and thinking about texas social workers and clinical supervision

I offer clinical supervision to Texas LMSWs virtually and in-person who want to pursue their LCSW. Your clinical supervision experience will help form your professional identity as a social worker so finding the right supervisor for you is very important. 

I practice clinical supervision from a strengths-based perspective that foster’s growth and honesty. My training and orientation to supervision is from a relational-cultural lens. I also utilize transformational leadership principles in all of my work. I strive to provide an environment that is safe enough and brave enough for growth to occur.

Texas Social Workers are highly skilled and highly trained change agents who are needed now more than ever. Our profession needs strong clinicians who understand how to build sustainable practices. Sustainable social work practice leads to fulfilling work, happier and more effective social workers, and retention within the field. I’m passionate about doing my part to foster this vision. I’ve been able to craft the career that I want in Social Work due to my amazing clinical supervisor and mentors I have had over the years. It’s a privilege to be able to offer that same guidance and mentorship to newer social workers. Let’s get started!

Wait….Who are you again? Fair question.

Credentials

  • DSW - Stephen F. Austin State University in progress - expected Dec. 2025

  • MSSW - The University of Texas at Austin, 2013

  • BA - Psychology with a minor in Women and Gender Studies Dec. 2009

  • Board approved Social Work Supervisor

  • EMDR Certified

  • ACT trained

  • Gottman Level 1 and Level 2 trained

  • Member, NASW

  • iRest Level 1 trained

  • 200-hr yoga teacher

Experience Highlights

  • Owner - Veritas Well-Being, PLLC

  • Ethics presenter - NASW Texas - 2023 and 2024

  • Expert Witness - Trauma, veteran mental health and treatment within the criminal legal system

  • Veterans Treatment Court treatment provider/clinical consultation

  • Former lead field clinician for the Military Veteran Peer Network

  • Supervised incarcerated treatment programs for military veterans

  • Clinician and Director of Military Programs at the Samaritan Center in Austin.

  • DWI Court Lead Clinician

  • Inpatient and aftercare counselor for Adult Probation SUD Treatment.

  • Drug and alcohol treatment provider for incarcerated populations.

  • Intern - Veterans Administration Behavioral Health

  • Intern - Highland Lakes Family Crisis Center, Children’s Therapist

  • United States Navy Veteran

If you’d like to learn more about me check out my About Me page here.

Ready to get started? Fill out my supervision application here.

Christy laughing and talking about clinical supervision in texas for social workers pursuing the lcsw

 You’ve got questions. I’ve got answers!

  • To become an LCSW in Texas you’ll need to complete 100 hours of clinical supervision covering 3000 hours of work experience in no less than 24 months under a council approved supervisor.

  • I offer virtual and in-person supervision for LMSWs all over Texas. I offer in-person group supervision at my office in Central Austin. Please reach out to discuss individual clinical supervision.

  • Group supervision is $350/month. This includes 2 2-hour group supervision sessions, 2 individual sessions per year at no additional cost, and access to consultation outside of designated supervision group times based on our supervision agreement.

  • For your job to qualify toward your LCSW licensure in Texas you must be engaged in at least four hours per week of direct clinical practice for a full time social worker. Direct clinical practice includes the assessment, diagnosis, and treatment of mental health disorders and substance use disorders. Ask yourself, “will I be prepared to practice completely on my own based on the experience I’m gaining in this job?” If you’re still not sure fill out the supervision application and we’ll discuss it further. If your job does not meet the requirements you can gain those hours by working 4 hours/week in a second job.

  • Yes! At this time I am accepting individual supervision clients. The cost for individual supervision is $520/month.

  • Fill out the supervision application here! From there, we can schedule a 15-minute call to answer your questions and to get started if it seems like we’re a good fit.