Short answer
Highlands County has 24 qualified supervisors in the directory file dated September 19, 2026. Sebring leads the city table with 14. Search near your ZIP, then verify the current license and qualification before starting supervision.
Written by Gabriel Benaim, LMHC · Last reviewed October 1, 2026
These figures come from the same cleaned Florida Department of Health licensure file used by the statewide finder. They do not indicate an opening unless a listing is marked as updated by its supervisor. City labels can differ from the county field; confirm the actual meeting address.
Where are Highlands County supervisors listed?
The leading city labels in the directory (up to five) are shown below. Clear spelling variants are combined in this table; individual supervisor listings retain the source labels.
| City | Supervisors listed |
|---|---|
| Sebring | 14 |
| Avon Park | 7 |
| Lake Placid | 2 |
| Venus | 1 |
The county’s 24 listings include 19 people holding an LMHC, 4 holding an LCSW, and 1 holding an LMFT. A supervisor with more than one license appears in each matching credential count; the county total counts that person once.
Graduate programs in and near Highlands County
For a regional counseling graduate option, Southeastern University in Lakeland offers an MS in Professional Counseling with clinical mental health training. The school describes required in-person residencies in Lakeland; verify travel and placement requirements from Highlands.
Planning in-person supervision in Highlands County
Sebring and Avon Park account for nearly all Highlands records. Confirm the office location and schedule before planning a recurring drive. Florida Rule 64B4-2.002 generally calls for an in-person first meeting and at least half of required supervision in person. Read the current rule and discuss any exception with the supervisor before relying on remote meetings.
Search tips for Highlands County ZIP codes
Start with Sebring or Avon Park ZIP codes, then compare Lake Placid. If no one is available, broaden the search toward Polk County and check travel time.
Related guides and county pages
Read How to find and vet a supervisor, Florida supervision costs, and the 2026 supervision rule changes. Browse other regional county pages: Polk County and Osceola County.
Directory file dated September 19, 2026; guide reviewed October 1, 2026. Confirm licensing and supervision requirements directly with the Florida Board.
Qualified supervisors listed in Highlands County
Are you a supervisor? Update your listing
24 listings from the directory file dated 2026-09-19. Availability is unknown unless marked as updated by the supervisor. Verify current qualifications with the Florida Department of Health before starting supervision.
- Adam Colando LMHC · LMHC 11652
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns
Updated by supervisor
Taking interns - Andrea West LMHC · LMHC 9206
Avon Park · Supervises MHC / MFT interns - Kathryn Perry LMHC · LMHC 22039
Avon Park · Supervises MHC interns - Mabel Castillo LCSW · LCSW 5315
Avon Park · Supervises MHC / CSW interns - Mary Lee LMHC · LMHC 11123
Avon Park · Supervises MHC interns - Nawal Aboul-Hosn LMHC · LMHC 7623
Avon Park · Supervises MHC / MFT interns - Rene Del Sol LMHC · LMHC 5116
Avon Park · Supervises MHC interns - Richard Haley LMFT · LMFT 1340
Avon Park · Supervises MHC / MFT interns - Laura Weber LMHC · LMHC 2914
Lake Placid · Supervises MHC interns - Margaret Arnold LCSW · LCSW 6476
Lake Placid · Supervises MHC / CSW interns - Andrea Petrovich LMHC · LMHC 6732
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Angela Terreros LMHC · LMHC 16596
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Antoinette Robinson LMHC · LMHC 18540
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Bernadette Hansen LMHC · LMHC 8651
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Billie-Jo Wagner LCSW · LCSW 18963
Sebring · Supervises MHC / CSW interns - Corinne Adams LMHC · LMHC 13564
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Eric Rion LMHC · LMHC 20932
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Jana Grooms LMHC · LMHC 17506
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Laura Guise LMHC · LMHC 20778
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Lori Maloy LMHC · LMHC 16560
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Mary Herald LMHC · LMHC 22654
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Melinda Brecht LMHC · LMHC 13617
Sebring · Supervises MHC interns - Stephen Phillips LCSW · LCSW 3525
Sebring · Supervises MHC / CSW interns - Jaime McKenzie LMHC · LMHC 12920
Venus · Supervises MHC interns
Frequently asked questions
How many qualified supervisors are listed in Highlands County?
The September 19, 2026 directory file lists 24. This counts listings, not confirmed openings.
Which Highlands County city has the most listings?
Sebring leads the city table with 14 listings. Search by ZIP and confirm the actual meeting address.
Why does this page list fewer than five top cities?
The September 19 file has only four distinct city labels for Highlands County: Sebring, Avon Park, Lake Placid, and Venus.
How do I check availability in Highlands County?
A directory entry alone does not show current availability. Look for an “Updated by supervisor” label, then contact the supervisor to confirm openings, format, and fees.