Supportive, collaborative clinical supervision in Virginia and DC for pre-licensed therapists and early-career clinicians
At Coastal Collaborative Care, we believe great therapists are built through great supervision. Whether you’re pursuing licensure or refining your clinical skills, our supervision and consultation services are designed to help you grow with confidence, integrity, and compassion.
Clinical Supervision for Pre-Licensed Therapist
If you’re working toward licensure as an LPC or LCSW, we offer individual and small group supervision in Virginia and DC that aligns with both your clinical goals and your professional values.
We specialize in supporting new therapists who are:
- Navigating the early years of clinical practice
- Interested in eating disorder treatment, OCD therapy (including ERP), and/or trauma-informed care
- Seeking neurodivergent-affirming, HAES®-aligned, and LGBTQ+ affirming supervision
- Hoping to explore and define their clinical identity in a safe, collaborative space
- Looking for practical, real-world strategies to support client outcomes — without burning out
We view supervision as more than a licensure checkbox. It’s a chance to co-reflect, build clinical intuition, and develop sustainable, ethical practices grounded in who you are and who you want to be as a clinician.
“Gabby is an incredible supervisor – dedicated, thorough, and always there to provide support. She offers a powerful balance of comprehensively processing clinical matters, while encouraging you to take steps on your own to gain and strengthen your clinical skill set. I left my supervision period feeling confident, and with a greater capacity and knowledge base to problem solve and offer the best care possible to my clients.”
RACHAEL SCHOLL, LCSW, THERAPIST
“I had the privilege of having Gabby as my LCSW supervisor. Her level of expertise, the dedication in training her supervisee’s, and warmth/empathetic approach shaped me into the clinician I am today. Before I had Gabby as my supervisor, I struggled with confidence as a therapist. Through her guidance, support, and meeting me where I was at, I saw my confidence increase significantly over the time I worked with her. I am so grateful that I had Gabby as my supervisor and I would highly recommend her for anyone seeking LCSW supervision!”
ILANA SIMKOL, LCSW, THERAPIST
What You Can Expect from Supervision
Relational and collaborative
We’re not here to lecture — we’re here to partner with you as you explore, question, and grow.
Rooted in lived experience and clinical expertise
Our supervisors bring years of experience in higher-level care, private practice, and specialty treatment for eating disorders, OCD, trauma, and more.
Inclusive and identity-affirming
We explore power, privilege, and identity in the supervisory relationship, with openness and humility.
Focused on both clinical skill and therapist sustainability
We prioritize the development of strong clinical skills while supporting sustainability through guidance, self-care, and continual focus on workload boundaries.
Consultation for Early-Career and Licensed Clinicians
We also offer clinical consultation for licensed or independently practicing therapists who want:
- Guidance on complex eating disorder cases
- Support integrating ERP, ACT, IFS, or EMDR into trauma-informed work
- Help developing a HAES®-aligned, fat-positive, or neurodivergent-affirming approach
- Feedback on private practice systems, documentation, or case conceptualization
- A safe place to process stuck points or burnout
Consultation for Those Seeking CEDS Certification
Gabby offers individual and group consultation for clinicians pursuing their Certified Eating Disorders Specialist (CEDS) credential through the International Association of Eating Disorders Professional (iaedp).
With a focus on clinical growth, case conceptualization, and ethical, evidence-based care, she supports professionals in deepening their confidence and competence in treating eating disorders. Consultations are collaborative, supportive, and tailored to meet the unique needs of each clinician on their CEDS journey.
Group consultation sign up here.
Supervision & Consultation With:
Gabrielle Katz, LCSW, CEDS-C
Gabby (she/her) is the owner of Coastal Collaborative Care. She is a Licensed (Independent) Clinical Social Worker and Certified Eating Disorders Specialist and Approved Consultation. She has over a decade of experience in eating disorder treatment centers and private practice. Her supervision style is warm, direct, relational, and grounded in trauma-informed, fat-positive, and neurodivergent-affirming values. You can learn more about what modalities Gabby is trained in here. Gabby offers supervision for pre-licensed LCSWs, clinical consultation for licensed therapists, and iaedp approved CEDS consultation. CEDS consultation is available world-wide. Pre-licensed supervision is available in Virginia and DC. Clinical consultation for licensed therapists is available worldwide.
Jennifer Forbes, LPC
Jenn (she/her) is a Licensed Professional Counselor in Virginia offering individual supervision for pre-licensed therapists pursuing LPC licensure. With experience across diverse clinical settings—including inpatient, residential, in-home, and outpatient care—Jenn brings a grounded, trauma-informed, and person-centered approach to supervision. She specializes in eating disorders, addiction, mood and anxiety disorders, and integrates evidence-based modalities like DBT, CBT, and IFS into both her clinical and supervisory work. Jenn is passionate about fostering growth, clinical confidence, and reflective practice in emerging therapists.
Kelsey West, LCSW, ADHD-CCSP
Kelsey (she/her) is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker offering individual supervision for pre-licensed social workers in Washington, D.C. With extensive experience across inpatient, partial hospitalization, school, and legal settings, Kelsey brings a trauma-informed, relational, and neuroscience-integrated approach to supervision. She specializes in eating disorders, trauma, ADHD, and intimate partner violence, and incorporates modalities such as IFS-informed therapy, the Neurosequential Model of Therapeutics (NMT), and psychoeducation to support growth in both clients and clinicians. Kelsey creates a supportive, collaborative space where supervisees can grow in confidence, deepen clinical skills, and stay grounded in authentic, client-centered care.
Get Started
Whether you’re looking for weekly supervision or occasional case consultation, we’d love to support you in your growth as a clinician in Virginia, DC, and world-wide. To inquire about supervision or consultation availability, contact us here or email us at admin@coastalcollaborativecare.com.