CPCS Exam Prep: Mastering Counselor Supervision Certification in Georgia - 2 CEUs

When and Where:

• Date: Thursday, September 4, 2025
  • If you cannot attend this workshop on 9/4, you can register for the on-demand version here:
• Time: 9:30am - 11:30am Eastern Time
• CE Hours Included: 2 Core (please see below for details)
• Location: Live Interactive Webinar (“Synchronous”) on Zoom
• Investment: $59.99
• Presented by: Nicole Thaxton, Ph.D., LPC, CPCS (see bio below)
• Workshop Recording: A recording of this workshop is available for review for 60 days after the presentation. However, participants must attend live to receive the "Synchronous" CE Certificate.
• Instruction Level: Intermediate
• Target Audience: Counselors (in Georgia ONLY)

Learning Objectives:

After completing this workshop in its entirety, you will be able to:

• Outline the primary content domains covered on the CPCS exam, including foundations, models, ethics, documentation, and telesupervision.
• Evaluate case-based scenarios by applying ethical and legal supervision standards relevant to CPCS certification.

Workshop Description:

“Are you ready to demonstrate your expertise as a clinical supervisor?” The Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor (CPCS) credential in Georgia is a highly regarded designation, ensuring that supervisors are competent, ethical, and equipped to guide the next generation of counselors. Yet, preparing for the CPCS exam can feel overwhelming without clear strategies.

This 2-hour interactive workshop is designed to help participants prepare for the CPCS certification or recertification process by reviewing the structure, domains, and competencies assessed on the exam. Through case examples, discussion, and guided review of key supervision principles, participants will strengthen their ability to recall essential content, apply supervision models, and evaluate ethical and legal considerations. Attendees will leave with practical strategies to approach exam questions with confidence, while reinforcing their supervisory knowledge and skills for everyday practice.

Workshop Agenda:

• CPCS Exam Framework and Domains (60 minutes)
  • Structure and requirements of the CPCS certification and recertification process
  • Overview of exam content areas:
    • Foundations of Supervision
    • Models and Methods of Supervision
    • Documentation and Contracts
    • Ethical and Legal Issues (including GA Composite Board rules)
    • Telesupervision practices and considerations
  • Review of sample-style questions and exam-taking strategies
• Applied Case Studies and Supervision Scenarios (60 minutes)
  • Case vignette discussions applying ethics and Georgia laws in supervision
  • Documentation and evaluation challenges in practice
  • Telesupervision problem-solving scenarios
  • Group discussion and Q&A to reinforce key exam concepts

Presented by: Nicole Thaxton, Ph.D., LPC, CPCS
Nicole Thaxton, PhD, LPC, CPCS, has one goal in life – to help people live life well. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor, Certified Professional Counselor Supervisor, and the Founder of Atlanta Wellness Collective, a holistic mental health practice located in Acworth, Marietta, and Roswell, GA. She is a communicator, trainer, and frequent continuing education presenter on the topic of clinical supervision. Her doctoral research was on the topic of conflicts in clinical supervision. She has spent the past decade in the mental health field and counsels high-achieving individuals and families experiencing anxiety and stress, grief and loss, and relational issues. Dr. Nicole is married to a fellow counselor, RJ Thaxton, and has two daughters (and a baby on the way!). For more information, visit atlwell.com.

2 Core CEs Included (for Georgia LPCs ONLY):

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