Distance Counseling and Supervision: A guide for mental health clinicians

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This landmark primer in telebehavioral health addresses the functional elements of technology-assisted therapy with individuals, couples, and families. Leaders and innovators in the field contribute unique perspectives to help students and practitioners prepare for and productively engage in virtual counseling and supervision. Using reader-friendly language, the authors discuss ethical, legal, regulatory, and practical considerations for using the right technology in secure and confidential ways to best serve clients and supervisees. Diverse case scenarios, questions for further discussion, and useful appendices enhance this rich and current resource.

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Jennifer Nivin Williamson, PhD, is a pastsenior cochair of the ACA Ethics Committee and a current member of the Ethics Appeals Committee. Williamson, core faculty with Capella University and cofounder of PAX Consulting and Counseling PLLC, is a licensed professional counselor in Texas, licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor in Kentucky, approved clinical supervisor, and national certified counselor. She holds a doctorate from Baylor University and is a Fulbright specialist alumna in mental health. She has presented nationally and internationally on counselor ethics. She was the 2015 recipient of the ACES Counseling Vision and Innovation Award, the 2017 recipient of the European Branch of the American Counseling Associations Professional Clinical Counselor of the Year Award, and the 2018 recipient of the Daya Sandhu Research and Innovation Award. Daniel G. Williamson, PhD, is a past-cochair of the American Counseling Association (ACA) Policies and Bylaws Committee and a current member of the ACA International Committee. Williamson, core faculty with Capella University and cofounder of PAX Consulting and Counseling PLLC, is a licensed professional counselor in Texas, licensed professional clinical counselor supervisor in Kentucky, approved clinical supervisor, and national certified counselor. He holds a doctorate from Baylor University and is a Fulbright specialist alumnus in mental health. He has presented nationally and internationally on counselor ethics. He was the 2015 recipient of the Association for Counselor Education and Supervisions (ACES) Counseling Vision and Innovation Award, the 2017 recipient of the European Branch of the American Counseling Associations Counseling Department Chair of the Year Award, and the 2018 recipient of the Daya Sandhu Research and Innovation Award.