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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif">If you are a graduate from the Spring 2026 Commencement, this is for you!! Please see the email below.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F3864">Dr. Avril W. Knox, DSW</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F3864">
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt;font-family:"Times New Roman",serif;color:#1F3864">Mail: P.O. Box 3011, Commerce, TX 75429<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b>From:</b> Kelsey Blahnik <kelseyblahnik@theandwaytherapy.com>
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<b>Sent:</b> Monday, May 18, 2026 8:00 AM<br>
<b>To:</b> Avril Knox <Avril.Knox@etamu.edu>; Tammy Sung <Tammy.Sung@etamu.edu>; socialwork@tamuct.edu<br>
<b>Subject:</b> LCSW Supervision & Now Hiring<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p>Good morning,<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>I'm reaching out to introduce myself and share that I am opening two more group supervision cohorts this summer and hiring LMSWs, which will be valuable for your upcoming MSW graduates. You can <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theandwaytherapy.com_lcsw-2Dsupervision&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=8_zUYO9WcUgN7FWE9TEYD2Y72DyZH6hdxi9FB6TmKN0&m=V6CINj-uhQ7jbEtPhb034brJJgkGi3wQ2jQM1mYsvhak9hjjBf4jiJefknoeuWYQ&s=ag_CcL1amNKGg13GccbqXonUDcOPXOgKRNFh_zFbfuQ&e=" target="_blank">learn
more about my supervision approach here</a>.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>As an LCSW-S, I'm a supervisor, <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__theandwaypress.com_&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=8_zUYO9WcUgN7FWE9TEYD2Y72DyZH6hdxi9FB6TmKN0&m=V6CINj-uhQ7jbEtPhb034brJJgkGi3wQ2jQM1mYsvhak9hjjBf4jiJefknoeuWYQ&s=u1E42qG02_3nQdlWJ9IA0ySzRKL-yrtq1CrZiMRdfgY&e=" target="_blank">author</a>,
and founder of <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theandwaytherapy.com_trauma-2Dinformed-2Dtherapist-2Daustin-2Dtexas&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=8_zUYO9WcUgN7FWE9TEYD2Y72DyZH6hdxi9FB6TmKN0&m=V6CINj-uhQ7jbEtPhb034brJJgkGi3wQ2jQM1mYsvhak9hjjBf4jiJefknoeuWYQ&s=wCK_zw0vAjZmBeHYPrMeQ3PndgUt45KoRpy7cSAvJAA&e=" target="_blank">The
And Way Therapy</a>, a specialty group practice based in Austin and Dripping Springs, TX operating primarily virtually across Texas. I'll mention that I grew up in an Aggie-OBSESSED household. My dad still travels to every game and speaks at the business school
often. We have deep family ties to College Station and the A&M system, so reaching out to your program feels especially meaningful.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>At our practice, we specialize in <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theandwaytherapy.com_anxiety-2Dtherapy-2Daustin-2Dtexas&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=8_zUYO9WcUgN7FWE9TEYD2Y72DyZH6hdxi9FB6TmKN0&m=V6CINj-uhQ7jbEtPhb034brJJgkGi3wQ2jQM1mYsvhak9hjjBf4jiJefknoeuWYQ&s=ETSL6peD3jHraeiD5eGbgaJgYOpjcTdcm8aASvgEcGs&e=" target="_blank">OCD</a>, <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theandwaytherapy.com_therapy-2Dfor-2Dtrauma-2Daustin-2Dtexas&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=8_zUYO9WcUgN7FWE9TEYD2Y72DyZH6hdxi9FB6TmKN0&m=V6CINj-uhQ7jbEtPhb034brJJgkGi3wQ2jQM1mYsvhak9hjjBf4jiJefknoeuWYQ&s=WdOnEJcPqpcnfvPlT8GPctrW6CtKrcok2N6mupuISeA&e=" target="_blank">trauma</a>,
and misophonia. We prioritize accessibility and accept insurance.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>What makes supervision with me distinctive:<o:p></o:p></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]>Rare specialty exposure: OCD is the most misdiagnosed condition in our field. Students placed here will learn to recognize and correctly treat it<br>
• Evidence-based training in ERP, ACT, EMDR, I-CBT, and EMDR-IFS; all modalities that are in high demand and rarely taught in field placements<br>
• Small, intentional team culture: this is a practice built around investing in clinicians, not running high volume<br>
• Strong supervisor credentials: I am an <a href="https://urldefense.proofpoint.com/v2/url?u=https-3A__www.theandwaytherapy.com_theandwaylearning&d=DwMFaQ&c=oqyuZuih6ykib6aKiBq22_bich4AVfYGoLertJN0bEc&r=8_zUYO9WcUgN7FWE9TEYD2Y72DyZH6hdxi9FB6TmKN0&m=V6CINj-uhQ7jbEtPhb034brJJgkGi3wQ2jQM1mYsvhak9hjjBf4jiJefknoeuWYQ&s=wbeIXG2j2pWt-aAIJH2BJuFFwyr8vttVzclT0epSyjI&e=" target="_blank">ASWB
approved CEU provider</a>, keynote speaker, former NASW Texas Secretary, and advocate. Your students will be supervised by someone actively shaping the profession<o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Please encourage anyone interested in supervision or employment to email a resume to <a href="mailto:admin@theandwaytherapy.com" target="_blank">admin@theandwaytherapy.com</a><o:p></o:p></p>
<p>Warm regards,<o:p></o:p></p>
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