Assessing the Needs of Rural Counselor Supervisors in Texas

Abstract

This study explored the needs of rural counselor supervisors (LPC-Ss) in Texas. Fifty participants responded to an online survey consisting of Likert-type items and free-response questions. Rural supervisors commented on their connectedness to their communities and profession, resources, multiple roles, boundaries and dual relationships, self-care, and personal factors. Supervisors felt disconnected from their profession and unsupported in supervisory roles but reported low burn-out rates. They reported perceived areas for additional training and suggestions for counselor education programs. Other findings paralleled earlier research regarding rural mental health professionals.