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Tell us about your clinical training/licensure, experience, and current work setting/location. I have been an AAMFT Approved Supervisor and IMFTS since 2017. I earned my Bachelor of Psychology from Kent State and Master of Marriage and Family Therapy (MFT) from University of Akron. I have had advanced training from the Beck Institute for cognitive behavioral therapy provision and supervision. I have also had advanced education and training in motivational interviewing. Ohio Guidestone offers comprehensive treatment to couples and families, including in-home services. Our agency serves clients below the poverty line, and our approach is structural family therapy. One of the things I like best about our agency is the "intern club" which allows students from various schools to share experiences in a group setting. I've worked with three NCU students as an offsite and onsite supervisor. I've done co-therapy with NCU students, live observation and review of recordings. Describe your supervision style in three words. Flexible, collaborative, individualized What do you like to do outside of therapy and supervision? I like to bake. My goal is to have an in-home Supervisor Spotlight Ashley Klingelsmith, LPCCS, IMFTS Ohio Guidestone business with cakes, cupcakes, and cookies. I also enjoy gardening, crafting (making "trash to treasure" gifts), and watching football. How have you and the NCU Faculty members worked together to support student therapists? I have had great collaboration with NCU Faculty. I appreciate partnering with them to address student concerns such as documentation, work-life balance/personal stressors, time management, overall fit, etc. I have also shared remediation plans (developed at our site) in an effort to support students. NCU faculty members have been responsive to emails and phone calls. I often reflect on the importance of being gatekeepers of the field. It can be challenging, at times, but it is rewarding to see them grow. Do you have any suggestions for improvement? I wonder if there is a process for deciding if a student is better suited for in-office therapy instead of in-home services. I am also curious about prerequisite courses, as students often need support with assessment and diagnosis. Given the prevalence of substance abuse, I also wonder if the University would consider making the addictions course mandatory for all students. Connect.