LifeWise Counselor Development Program
| Clinical supervision, professional mentorship, and practice development |
IT IS NOT JUST SUPERVISION.
It is career development.
| Designed for master’s level counseling interns and Texas LPC Associates who are requiring supervision, building clinical confidence, professional identity, and long term career independence. |
Program supervised
by Stacy Hixon, MA, LPC-S, CCTP, FRTP
Program Purpose
The LifeWise Counselor Development Program provides structured clinical supervision, professional mentorship, practice development education, and operational support for master’s level counseling interns and LPC Associates. The program is designed to help counselors early in their careers develop sound clinical judgment, professional confidence, ethical practice habits, and the knowledge needed to build sustainable counseling careers.
*For more information about our program, email Stacy Hixon and lifewise@lifewisetx.com.
| Program promise: Participants will not simply complete supervision requirements. They will learn how to build a career. |
1. Who the Program Serves
- Master’s level counseling interns completing approved clinical placement requirements.
- Texas LPC Associates supervised by Stacy Hixon, LPC-S.
Interns and LPC Associates participate within the same overall development model, while their supervision requirements, educational obligations, contracts, and documentation responsibilities remain distinct.
2. Compensation Structure
| Referral source | Clinician receives | LifeWise receives |
|---|---|---|
| Client referred by LifeWise | 80% | 20% |
| Client independently referred by clinician | 90% | 10% |
- LifeWise referral: A client generated through the LifeWise website, advertising, directory listings, referral partnerships, inquiry systems, or another LifeWise resource.
- Self referred client: A client generated through the clinician’s own professional relationships, community outreach, networking, marketing, or other independent efforts.
3. Program Benefits and Resources
- Clinical supervision and support
- Career and practice development
- Practice infrastructure
4. Supervision Format
LPC Associates
- Group supervision is limited to three LPC Associates per session.
Master’s Level Counseling Interns
- Group supervision is limited to two interns per session.
5. Career Development
The curriculum is organized into six areas so the program develops both clinical competence and professional independence.
- Clinical Foundations
- Ethics and Risk Management
- Professional Identity
- Advanced Clinical Development
- Practice Development
- Career Independence
Other Aspects Covered in the Program
- Participant Expectations
- Referrals, Credentialing, Billing, and Practice Development
- Departure, Relationships, Clients, and Records
- Measuring Success
| BUILD THE CLINICIAN. BUILD THE CAREER. BUILD THE FUTURE. LifeWise Counseling and Wellness, LLC |