About Clare Bolton (they/them)

Supervision with Me

Becoming a therapist shouldn’t mean leaving parts of yourself at the door. Many of us learned early on to hide, soften, or explain away who we are, especially if we grew up feeling different. Supervision can be a place to expand, to get curious about your clinical instincts, build skills, and figure out what kind of therapist you want to be.

Where I’m coming from

I’m a queer, autistic clinician, and I know what it’s like to spend years feeling misread before finding language for yourself. That history shapes how I supervise. I understand the self-doubt that comes with being new, the exhaustion of masking in professional spaces, and the relief of finally being around people who get it. I’ve been lucky to have good mentors, supervisors, therapists, and neurodivergent community in my corner, and I’m so honored to get to pass that along.

How I supervise

I believe the relationship comes first. Supervision should be the place to bring your uncertainty, your mistakes, and the cases that keep you up at night. We’ll go at a pace that works for you. I see you as the authority on your own development.

My work is informed by feminist theory, somatic approaches, attachment theory, EMDR, trauma-informed practice, and neurodiversity-affirming care. Together we can work on:

• Case conceptualization and treatment planning
• Building clinical skills and confidence
• Ethical decision-making
• Understanding how your own history and identities show up with clients

Who I love working with

Neurodivergent clinicians (autistic, ADHD, and beyond), queer and trans clinicians, and anyone building their skills with trauma, neurodivergent clients, or LGBTQIA+ clients.

On power and privilege

I’m white, well-educated, financially secure, a homeowner, a US citizen, and live in a smaller body. Those advantages affect how I move through the world and how I show up as a supervisor. The role of supervisor itself carries inherent power over. I commit to anti-racist and anti-oppressive practice and to fat liberation, and I aim to offer affirming care across every kind of lived experience, including class, ability, sexuality, gender, neurotype, and mental health history.