Abby O'Reilly, LCSW-S
Texas Board Approved Clinical Supervisor
Accepting LMSW's for individual and group supervision - virtual and in person options available.
Serving Waco, Tx and the surrounding Central Texas area
If you are a Licensed Master Social Worker [LMSW] looking to obtain your clinical license [LCSW] you are in the right place!
Sunday Group now has openings!
About me
- Clinical Social Worker with over 14 years of field experience
- Bachelors and Masters degrees in Social Work from Baylor University
- The majority of my career has been spent in health care with a clinical focus on grief and loss, chronic illness and pain, and mood disorders
- Substantial work in Palliative Care providing support for patients and families as they face terminal and life limiting illness
- I am passionate about the field and strive to further elevate our profession
- I love teaching and have a passion for helping colleagues achieve their goals
-Currently serving as Manager for Comprehensive Care Management at Baylor Scott and White Hillcrest
About my supervision style
- I strive to create a safe space for supervisees to learn and grow
- Mutual trust and respect are key elements of the supervision relationship
- I appreciate different learning and communication styles, offering a diverse supervision experience tailored to your unique needs
- I draw from relational, psychodynamic, and trauma-informed supervision models
- I provide study guides for specific diagnoses and therapeutic interventions.
Rates
Initial consultation free
Virtual Group Supervision
Tuesdays from 6pm-8pm biweekly
Sundays from 6pm-8pm biweekly
$30/hour
Individual Supervision
Either in-person or virtual
$40/hour
Forms for Supervisees:
Supervision Agreement
Individual Supervision Note Template
Group Supervision Note Template
Frequently Asked Questions
What is required to become an LCSW?
-An LMSW or Doctorate Degree in Social Work Council from a Social Work Education (CSWE)-accredited program
-a minimum of 3,000 hours of Council-approved supervised professional clinical experience over a period of 24 to 48 months
-a minimum of 100 hours of Council-approved supervision, over the course of the 3,000 hours of experience, with a Council-approved supervisor
-passage of the Clinical Examination administered nationally by the Association of Social Work Boards (ASWB)
-passage of the Jurisprudence Exam
Where can I find more information on becoming an LCSW in Texas?
The Texas Behavioral Health Executive Council is our new governing body, their website is bhec.texas.gov
What forms do the board require when applying to begin LCSW supervision?
https://bhec.texas.gov/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/ClinicalSuperPlan-2020Sept.pdf
What is the difference between an LMSW and an LCSW?
The main difference between someone with an LCSW and someone with an LMSW, is that the latter works professionally to coordinate services and therapy for individuals, groups, families, and communities. An LMSW can also provide certain types of therapy (like psychotherapy) under the supervision of a licensed psychologist or psychologist. An LCSW has similar responsibilities, but they hold specialized knowledge about social work in a clinical application. This allows them to provide therapy independently or supervise an LMSW.