Supervision Required

Cat Smail, PsyD, Shivangi Anil, MHC, and Bridget Miller, LICSW
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Join us in doing the work behind the (therapy) work! Cat Smail, a psychologist, Shivangi Anil, a mental health counselor, and Bridget Miller, a clinical social worker, discuss the highs, lows and twists in store for grad students, new therapists and early career therapists. They’ll talk about their experiences, interview other therapists, review resources, and have some laughs along the way. So bring your favorite fidget toy and listen in because none of us should have to figure it out alone.

Episodes

  1. 1d ago

    Resource Review With Diana Westerberg PhD Part 1

    Supervision Required welcomes guest Diana Westerberg, PhD to discuss helpful resources for beginning stages of clinical work. Dr Westerberg is a clinical supervisor, Director of Behavioral Health Training and a pediatric clinician at her work placement, a community health center. Resources: Cat Smail: Thoughts and Feelings: Taking Control of Your Moods and Your Life; Book by Martha Davis, Matthew McKay, and Patrick Fanning Bridget Miller: Transforming the Living Legacy of Trauma: A Workbook for Survivors and Therapists; Book by Janina Fisher Diana Westerberg: Match-ADTC: Modular Approach to Therapy for Children with Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Or Conduct Problems; Book by Bruce Chorpita and John R. Weisz Please don't forget to follow us on social media platforms and/or leave a review! Have additional questions outside of your required supervision? Write us at supervisionrequiredpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @supervisionrequiredpod TikTok: supervision.required.pod Youtube: Supervision Required Podcast Supervision Required is an educational podcast for therapists and those entering the profession. While we talk about clinical work, supervision, and professional development, this podcast is not a substitute for clinical supervision, consultation, formal training, or individualized professional guidance. Listening to this podcast does not establish a supervisory or therapist-client relationship, and podcast participation does not count toward supervision hours. The views and experiences shared by our hosts and guests are their own and are intended for educational and informational purposes. Every clinician, client, and clinical situation is different, so please use your professional judgment and consult your supervisor or other appropriate professionals when needed. We’re also committed to protecting client confidentiality, so we ask our guests and listeners not to share identifiable client information.

  2. Oct 19

    Therapy as a Student Vs as a Job

    Congrats you're finally getting paid!! Surprisingly, not one of the things discussed on today's episode, where Cat and Bridget delve into the realities of being a full time therapist and strategies to support you with that shift. Please don't forget to follow us on social media platforms and/or leave a review! Have additional questions outside of your required supervision? Write us at supervisionrequiredpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @supervisionrequiredpod TikTok: supervision.required.pod Youtube: Supervision Required Podcast Supervision Required is an educational podcast for therapists and those entering the profession. While we talk about clinical work, supervision, and professional development, this podcast is not a substitute for clinical supervision, consultation, formal training, or individualized professional guidance. Listening to this podcast does not establish a supervisory or therapist-client relationship, and podcast participation does not count toward supervision hours. The views and experiences shared by our hosts and guests are their own and are intended for educational and informational purposes. Every clinician, client, and clinical situation is different, so please use your professional judgment and consult your supervisor or other appropriate professionals when needed. We’re also committed to protecting client confidentiality, so we ask our guests and listeners not to share identifiable client information.

  3. Oct 12

    Post Grad Learning Curve

    Learning doesn't end after receiving your degree. On this week's episode, Cat and Bridget talk about the steep learning curve early career therapists face and some helpful tools for making the climb. Please don't forget to follow us on social media platforms and/or leave a review! Have additional questions outside of your required supervision? Write us at supervisionrequiredpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @supervisionrequiredpod TikTok: supervision.required.pod Youtube: Supervision Required Podcast Supervision Required is an educational podcast for therapists and those entering the profession. While we talk about clinical work, supervision, and professional development, this podcast is not a substitute for clinical supervision, consultation, formal training, or individualized professional guidance. Listening to this podcast does not establish a supervisory or therapist-client relationship, and podcast participation does not count toward supervision hours. The views and experiences shared by our hosts and guests are their own and are intended for educational and informational purposes. Every clinician, client, and clinical situation is different, so please use your professional judgment and consult your supervisor or other appropriate professionals when needed. We’re also committed to protecting client confidentiality, so we ask our guests and listeners not to share identifiable client information.

  4. Oct 5

    Meet Your Cohosts

    Welcome! We're so happy you're here. Who are Cat and Bridget? What brought them to do therapy for work? And why are they interested in supporting new therapists in the field? Listen in to find out in their very first episode of Supervision Required. Please don't forget to follow us on social media platforms and/or leave a review! Have additional questions outside of your required supervision? Write us at supervisionrequiredpod@gmail.com! Instagram: @supervisionrequiredpod TikTok: supervision.required.pod Youtube: Supervision Required Podcast Supervision Required is an educational podcast for therapists and those entering the profession. While we talk about clinical work, supervision, and professional development, this podcast is not a substitute for clinical supervision, consultation, formal training, or individualized professional guidance. Listening to this podcast does not establish a supervisory or therapist-client relationship, and podcast participation does not count toward supervision hours. The views and experiences shared by our hosts and guests are their own and are intended for educational and informational purposes. Every clinician, client, and clinical situation is different, so please use your professional judgment and consult your supervisor or other appropriate professionals when needed. We’re also committed to protecting client confidentiality, so we ask our guests and listeners not to share identifiable client information.

  5. Sep 27

    TRAILER: Welcome To Supervision Required

    Take a Sneak Peak at the first episode of Supervision Required, where you'll meet the podcast cohosts and learn more about why they're passionate about this project!

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Join us in doing the work behind the (therapy) work! Cat Smail, a psychologist, Shivangi Anil, a mental health counselor, and Bridget Miller, a clinical social worker, discuss the highs, lows and twists in store for grad students, new therapists and early career therapists. They’ll talk about their experiences, interview other therapists, review resources, and have some laughs along the way. So bring your favorite fidget toy and listen in because none of us should have to figure it out alone.

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  • Creator
    Cat Smail, PsyD, Shivangi Anil, MHC, and Bridget Miller, LICSW
  • Years Active
    2026
  • Episodes
    5
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Cat Smail, PsyD, Shivangi Anil, MHC, and Bridget Miller, LICSW
  • Show Website
    Supervision Required

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