Graduate/Pre-Licensed Supervision

Are you looking for internship or practicum experience in a private practice? 

In addition to counseling services, this is a site for graduate interns completing their Masters in Counseling and will receive weekly supervision from Joanna Dixon as an AAMFT (American Association of Marriage and Family Therapists) Approved Supervisor, Clinical Fellow and Supervisor Mentor. 

Joanna Dixon, LMFT

Graduate Students:
For Graduate Students in the final semesters of their Masters program in Mental Health, gaining experience and training for their career.

Pre-Licensed Counselors:
For graduates seeking their license in Marriage & Family Therapy
(Jo is currently not accepting any new graduates for licensure supervision).

AAMFT Supervision Mentorship:
For LMFT's seeking to complete their additional training hours and supervision in effort to become an AAMFT approved supervisor.

Group Supervision/Consultation:
Lovingly referred to as "Group Soup" is held often at Joanna's home or a local training spot. This opportunity is open to non-primary supervisees, licensed clinicians seeking consultation and connection, and those seeking licensure as MFT's, LPC's, & LMSW's. This is our favorite time together. A time to learn, observe, bring in guest specialists to help us grow as clinicians while enjoying a provided lunch. Contact for availability and dates.

**Confirm with your primary supervisor first for licensure expectations around receiving supervision credit externally from an AAMFT Approved Supervisor, or if it can only be counted as outside consultation hours.


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Nicole Heckel, LMFT

Post-Graduate Licensure Supervision:
Nicole is accepting in-office (Hendersonville location) and virtual Supervisee applicants who are seeking licensure as MFTs.  

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AAMFT Approved Supervisor and Clinical Fellow

Mandy Middleton, LMFT

Post-Graduate Licensure Supervision:
Mandy is accepting in-office (Gallatin location) and virtual Supervisee applicants who are seeking licensure as MFTs.  

*Mandy is currently under mentorship of Dr. Tia Crooms, LMFT as an AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate.*

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AAMFT Approved Supervisor Candidate

Each semester Matters of the Heart allows 2-3 students at each location to join Matters of the Heart for their course requirements. Positions fill quickly, so contact us as early in your academic journey as possible to interview for an opportunity to learn with us. This also allows an opportunity for our community to receive services from a counselor in training at a significantly reduced rate.

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