KELLY SAYLOR MACC, LCMHC (NC), LMFT (NC), AAMFT-S, LCMHC-QS, BC-TMH, CCTP, CCATP, C-DBT, ADHD-CCSP
Hello, my name is Kelly Saylor, and I am very passionate about supervising counselors who would like to enter into the specialization of Christian counselors. I supervise licensed and pre-licensed counselors pursuing to be licensed marriage and family counselors and licensed clinical mental health counselors. From my own supervisory experiences, I have seen how influential and helpful the clinical supervision experience is, and this is my same goal when working with each supervisee.
Background and Training
I have my Master of Arts degree in Christian counseling from Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary – Charlotte. I have been counseling since 2007 and I am currently a Licensed Clinical Mental Health Counselor and a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist in North Carolina. I also provide counseling services in South Carolina and Florida. I have supervised as a teacher’s assistant at Gordon Conwell Theological Seminary. I am also the owner and director of SureHope Counseling and Training Center.
Areas of expertise
Throughout my career I have provided counseling for children, adolescents, adults, couples, families, groups and organizations. Some of my clinical specialties include mood and anxiety disorders, marital therapy (enrichment to affair recovery), trauma, addiction (specifically process addictions and sex/porn addiction), and I also specialize in issues involving faith and spirituality. I practice from a wide range of models (Narrative, CBT, DBT, psychodynamic, and systems).
Approach to supervision
I view supervision in developmental terms, with students or new therapists requiring direct guidance, teaching and support. For more seasoned clinicians, I view supervision as more collaborative, which include but is not limited to working through issues such as transference and countertransference. I expect the supervisee to videotape all of their sessions. We will spend a portion of each supervision session watching and critiquing a portion of the session. We will also use supervision to discuss issues such as client conceptualization, accurate diagnosing, professional and ethical issues and effective interventions. Goals of supervision include helping the supervisee to further increase their clinical skills and to develop both competence and confidence in the field.
What do my credentials stand for? Qualifications?
MACC-Master of Arts in Christian counseling (Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary)
LMFT- NC Licensed marriage and family therapist
LCMHC- NC Licensed clinical mental health counselor
AAMFT-S-Approved American marriage and family therapist supervisor
LCMHC-QS – NC Licensed clinical mental health counselor qualified supervisor
BC-TMH-Board certified tele-mental health Provider (Offer telehealth to NC, SC and FL residents)
CCTP-Certified clinical trauma professional
CCATP-Certified clinical anxiety treatment professional
C-DBT-Certified in Dialectical Behavioral Therapy (helps with regulation of emotions, nervous system and relational effectiveness)
ADHD-CCSP- ADHD-Certified Clinical Services Provider
Gottman I and II training (for marital counseling)
Prepare & Enrich Certified and Trainer (for marital counseling)
IITAP training for working with Betrayed Partners of Sexual Addiction (I work with the individual struggling addiction, the betrayed partner and the couple in a treatment team)
You can learn more about me here (bio) and here (personal website).
Welcome and Next Steps
I offer individual, triadic, and group supervision. Next steps in entering into supervision is filling out the form on the previous page concerning the supervision application and emailing me your resume: [email protected]
If I am not able to meet your supervisory needs, I will be sure to do my best to give you some supervision referrals.
Current supervisees are given a password for the Supervisee portal that includes forms, schedules, and resources to help. Click below to enter the portal!
I look forward to working with you on the wonderful journey of becoming a Christian counselor!
Kelly Saylor’s Supervisee Portal
