Supervision Experiences of Black Counselors‐in‐Training With Multiple Minoritized Identities

ABSTRACT This study explored how Black counselors‐in‐training with multiple minoritized identities experience clinical supervision. Using interpretive phenomenological analysis, I interviewed 12 Black counselors‐in‐training with intersecting identities, including gender, sexual orientation, disability status, and international status. Six themes emerged, revealing experiences of cultural mismatch, the burden of cultural translation, racial identity overshadowing other identities, creation of alternative support networks, visions for effective supervision, and navigation of intersecting identities beyond race. Two key concepts captured participants’ experiences: (a) double labor, developing clinical skills while educating supervisors about cultural contexts, and (b) double protection, shielding themselves and clients from culturally incompetent supervision. The findings suggest supervisors should view culturally informed approaches as strengths rather than deficits, actively broach multiple identity dimensions, and create relational safety. Thus, counselor education programs should center intersectionality in supervision training and diversify supervisor pools.