Mike is a newly hired counselor at your agency. He comes highly recommended and is an LPC. After talking briefly with Mike, you find out that he graduated from a master's degree program in clinical psychology and was grandparented as an LPC. You also discover that his past clinical supervision has been with a licensed social worker.

Case Study Discussion

1. What issues are present that might possibly affect Mike's identity and role as a counselor?
2. How might Mike's supervisor and co-workers help Mike develop a strong identity as a counselor?
3. Why is it important for Mike's supervisors and co-workers to express understanding and respect for the differing approaches of clinical psychologists, social workers, and counselors?or and co-workers help Mike develop a strong identity as a counselor?