16/10/2025
๐ Supervisor Spotlight ๐
Meet JD (John David) Townsend, a seasoned supervisor with over 20 years of experience guiding clinical social workers and mental health counselors toward successful, fulfilling careers.
JD has supported clinicians across diverse practice areas including mental health, schools, medical settings, substance use, child & adolescent work, corrections, and aging services. His approach to supervision is a collaborative journeyโintegrating what youโve learned from school and life with practical skills to help you become licensed and grow as a confident clinician.
๐ Trained at Boston University, Hunter Collegeโs Post-Masterโs Program in Advanced Clinical Social Work, and the Westchester Family Institute, JD brings decades of knowledge and direct client experience to support supervisees every step of the way.
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Clinical Focus: PTSD, Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ+ Issues, Trauma, Life Transitions, Substance Use, and more
Therapeutic Approaches: CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, Person-Centered Therapy, Trauma-Focused Therapy
๐ฌ Ready to take the next step in your career with a trusted and experienced supervisor?
๐ Sign up through the Clinical Supervision Directory: www.clinicalsupervisiondirectory.com