Clinical Supervision

Professional Supervision for Psychologists & Counselors

Dr. John Christopher, PhD, is a licensed psychologist in Montana providing doctoral- and master’s-level clinical supervision for psychologists and professional counselors (LPC / LCPC) working toward licensure.

Based in Bozeman, Montana, Dr. Christopher offers supervision that integrates psychological science, mind–body medicine, and contemplative practice. He works with emerging clinicians seeking to deepen clinical skill, integrate somatic and mindfulness-based approaches, and develop professional confidence.

Clinical Supervision for Licensure in Montana

Dr. Christopher provides supervision for:

• Doctoral students in psychology

• Master’s-level counseling students

• Pre-licensed professional counselors (LPC / LCPC)

• Early-career psychologists

• Clinicians integrating mind–body or somatic therapies

Supervision is structured, reflective, and developmentally attuned—supporting both clinical competence and professional identity formation.

Integrating Mind–Body & Somatic Practices

With over 30 years of experience in mindfulness, yoga, and stress physiology, Dr. Christopher supports clinicians who wish to incorporate:

• Somatic psychotherapy approaches

• Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) principles

• Nervous system regulation strategies

• Trauma-informed mind–body interventions

• Self-care and resilience practices for therapists

His supervision model emphasizes clinical rigor, ethical grounding, and embodied presence in therapeutic work.

Academic & Professional Background

Before entering full-time private practice, Dr. Christopher served as a professor for 23 years at:

• Dartmouth College

• University of Washington

• Montana State University

• University of Guam

At Montana State University, he pioneered the integration of mindfulness into counselor training through his graduate course, Mind-Body Medicine and the Art of Self-Care. His work was featured in the American Counseling Association’s Counseling Today magazine.

He has been supervising graduate students and early-career clinicians since 1991.

Dr. Christopher holds:

• PhD in Counseling Psychology – University of Texas

• Master’s in Counseling & Consulting Psychology – Harvard University

• Honors Independent Major – University of Michigan

A Reflective & Developmental Supervision Model

Supervision provides space to:

• Deepen case conceptualization

• Refine therapeutic presence

• Strengthen ethical decision-making

• Integrate somatic and mindfulness-based practices

• Clarify professional direction

Dr. Christopher creates a steady, intellectually rigorous environment for clinicians to cultivate confidence and depth in their work.

For psychologists and counselors in Montana seeking experienced clinical supervision grounded in mind–body psychology, inquiries are welcome.