“Don’t ask what the world needs.
Ask what makes you come alive and go do it.
Because what the world needs is people who have come alive.”
— Howard Thurman
Come Alive Clinical Supervision is a single provider practice that delivers supervision services to individuals seeking full licensure for mental health therapy in Washington.
As Thurman says, “…what the world needs is people who have come alive.” It is my mission to help future counselors come alive through ongoing passion for their work as helping professionals, to become the best counselors they can be through tapping into their educational knowledge, researching what they don’t yet know, learning from their clients what works best for them, and benefitting from the shared experiences of colleagues with the common goal of licensure.
About Me
I attended Capella University and graduated March 31, 2015 with a 4.0 GPA and my MS in Mental Health Counseling. I am a Nationally Board Certified Clinical Supervisor. Counting my own internship and volunteer hours, I have worked as a counselor for 11 years. I am trained in EMDR, EFT (tapping) and as a certified trauma specialist. I see clients ages 18 and over. During the pandemic I switched to online-only counseling and have never looked back. My supervision services will be offered only online.
I took an approved Washington state training and began my journey as a Supervisor in November 2021. Since then I’ve supervised two supervisees, interns and associates, weekly at the private practice where I am employed. I recently decided to reduce my therapy practice to three days a week to concentrate more on supervision within my employment, and to also start a private supervision practice exclusively with associates working toward full licensure in Washington. Given the right set of circumstances, I will also work with Masters-level interns.
Personal:
I grew up in the Midwest, and do not miss the summer humidity and winters shoveling snow. I moved to the Northwest in 1983, where the humidity is usually much lower and snowfall often melts within a day. I live in Castle Rock, Washington with a roommate and a pit bull/husky mix. I have two grown children, a son 36 and a daughter 34. In November 2021 my daughter and her husband welcomed my very first grandchild, a boy.
In my spare time I play Spider Solitaire and word search games online, binge-watch cancelled tv shows, and enjoy time with good friends and family on our deck when the weather allows.
My Services
I am an ACES Nationally Certified Clinical Supervisor. I recently launched Come Alive Clinical Supervision, PLLC, my statewide clinical supervision practice in Washington.
I am a generalist and person-centered in counseling, and my supervision model is also person-centered. I choose this practice model to encourage supervisees to actively participate in the process, make suggestions and observations about their own and others’ cases, and to “think outside the box” within ethical guidelines to provide the best possible counseling experience for their clients. I believe humor and a positive outlook are helpful in counseling and strongly encourage Associates seeking full licensure to employ a similar mindset. I have loved being a therapist and supervisor; transitioning my practice to full-time supervision, I will continue the positive outlook I've maintained throughout the past 10 years.
While I think of myself as a generalist, a large percentage of my clients fall into three practice areas: trauma, LGBTQ+, and neurodivergent. I have seen numerous combat veterans, victims of domestic violence, and adults processing childhood sexual and emotional abuse. I often receive referrals for EMDR, tapping (Emotional Freedom Technique), and guided meditation (Image Transformation Therapy). I am considered a go-to therapist for those transitioning, and I counsel many non-binary individuals. I do ADHD testing and see autism spectrum clients who function with few needed accommodations in the neurotypical world. While I have gravitated to these groups as a counselor, Associates intending to counsel members of these groups will benefit from my experience with them.
Testimonial —
I am writing to offer my highest recommendation for Pat Beck in her role as a counselor supervisor. I have found Pat to be an exemplary supervisor, combining expertise with empathy and responsiveness. Pat embodies exceptional availability and responsiveness offering thoughtful guidance with clarity and professionalism…(She) creates a welcoming, engaging, and safe environment that promotes learning and growth (which) makes it easy for supervisees to feel comfortable sharing their thoughts, concerns, and experiences without fear of judgment (and) allows for open, productive discussions and facilitates ongoing development in counseling practice. I am confident that (Pat’s) skills and dedication will continue to positively impact anyone fortunate enough to work with her.
— Giovanna
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I highly recommend Ms. Pat Beck as a mental health counselor supervisor. She is an experienced counselor with a diverse background. As a supervisor she is ethically driven. She is person centered and encourages her supervisees to be their authentic self. She is encouraging and supportive in learning new techniques and skills. Pat is fiercely protective of her supervisee’s and will always have your back. She gives the autonomy for her supervisees to make their own decisions with their clients, but is always there to assist if you need guidance.
— Samantha
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Pat is very flexible and encouraging for all learning styles.
Pat holds high ethical standards for her supervisees and provides the support to meet them.
She allows you to bring your whole self to the supervision and encourages you to use your strengths and helps you address your areas of struggle.
Pat has a person-centered approach and adjusts each week to meet the needs of her supervisees.
— Lane
Fees
While I know I’m not going to get rich doing this, I have become accustomed to eating and having a roof over my head. And I know that you do to. I am flexible and willing to work with you to find a fee payment plan that works for both of us.
My standard rate is $100 per hour. The first hour is a consultation and paperwork offered at no charge. I will consider a discounted rate for contracts of 5 hours or more.
Payments are expected before contracted services commence.
Contact
Please complete the contact form below. Alternatively, you may call me at (360) 606-2412 or email me at patbeck@comealivesupervision.com.
I make every effort to respond to contact requests within 24 hours.
