At this time, I’m only supervising and mentoring within my practice.

Welcome!

Congrats on getting through your graduate studies! Whether you're a fresh grad or it has been some years since you donned that graduation cap, way to go! As your continue your journey in this counseling field, if you're looking for a Marriage and Family Therapy supervisor, you're in the right place!

About me

Redmond WAMFT Supervisor People Bloom Counseling Ada Pang LMFT

Hi! My name is Ada Pang, a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist. I'm an American Association for Marriage and Family Therapy (AAMFT) approved supervisor and a WA State Approved Supervisor. I've taken steps to become AAMFT approved because I value learning and I see the importance of mentorship and supervision in our growing field of psychotherapy.

Currently, I run a counseling group practice in Redmond, WA called People Bloom Counseling. In the spring of 2018, I expanded my solo practice and hired my first W-2 clinician. I do love the business side of private practice! Prior to being out on my own, I was in community mental health and outpatient behavioral health for close to ten years. I also pioneered the mental health program at a neighborhood health clinic and volunteered at various residential and church settings.

Aside from running my group practice and maintaining a part-time caseload, I'm also open to meeting with post-graduate professionals seeking supervision hours toward their Marriage and Family Therapy (LMFT), Mental Health Counselor (LMHC) or Social Worker (LICSW/LASW) licensure. As an AAMFT supervisor, my work is guided by relational thinking, meaning I seek to help my supervisees approach all of their cases from a systems perspective. 

Supervision-wise, I provided practicum supervision/co-supervision to students in the MFT program at my alma mater, Seattle Pacific University. I was also an offsite supervisor for a Capella University MFT student while she interned at a CMH agency. I continue to supervise associates accruing hours for licensure. 

What are the requirements for becoming an AAMFT Approved Supervisor?

Becoming an AAMFT Approved Supervisor is a very involved process. I am required to:

  • have two years of clinical experience since obtaining an MFT license or two years of clinical experience since obtaining AAMFT Clinical membership

  • be evaluated for and offered AAMFT Clinical membership

  • attend a 15-hour supervision track at an AAMFT Annual Conference

  • complete an AAMFT pre-approved 15-hour didactic course

  • write a Philosophy of Supervision paper

  • provide 180-hours of supervision to supervisees

  • meet with an experienced Approved Supervisor for 36-hours of mentorship

  • be in supervision training for a minimum of 2-years

How is this process different from becoming a WA-state approved supervisor?

A WA State Approved Supervisor must:

  • hold a license without restrictions that has been in good standing for at least two years

  • complete a minimum of 15-hours of training in clinical supervision

  • obtain 25-hours of experience in supervision of clinical practice

  • demonstrate supervisee's knowledge of practice setting, record keeping, financial management, ethics of clinical practice and a backup plan for coverage

What are the licensing requirements in WA?

Depending on your license, here are the requirements for becoming a LMFT, LMHC, LICSW or LASW in WA. 

Ready to launch?!

I hope you find the help you need to grow in our exciting field of psychotherapy! It'll be a privilege to join you on this journey!