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The Professional Matrix provides an affordable network
and resource for obtaining supervision required for licensure for social work professionals in the state of Minnesota.
The Professional Matrix.com, Inc. is a Social Work Professional Firm registered
with the Minnesota Board of Social Work.
We are committed to this enduring and dynamic profession by offering
resources that enhance the individuals who work in this challenging and
rewarding field.
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for the Executive Director's bio.
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for a letter from the Executive Director.
Customer comments regarding The Professional Matrix:
"TPM has been so instrumental in obtaining my supervision. TPM has helped to build
my confidence as a professional in the social work field. Sarah Anderson has a
tremendous heart and compassion in helping other social workers go all the way in
getting their LICSW. She is an excellent resource and is able to answer a wide range
of questions and concerns for licensees. It is affordable, easy and offers a wide
range of wonderful choices. This company is fantastic.
Thanks so much Sarah!!!" ~Holley
"Is it really this easy? I loved setting up my supervision through you! I had many
choices, all of which were above my expectations. I appreciate that your supervisors
all WANT to provide the supervision and come to the table with a willing and capable
hat on. I appreciate that the prices are fair. Thank you for also organizing group supervision,
it keeps the cost down and widens my supervision experience." ~Donna
"Thank you for publicly posting all the supervision documents. They are clear,
helpful and a great resource. I think using the supervision agreement will help in
getting supervision off to the right start!" ~Andrea
"I can not tell you how frustrating it has been living outside of the metro area.
Supervision has been a very difficult part of maintaining my license.
You seem to be committed to the profession, as well as affordable prices. THANK YOU!" ~DK
"It's about time! What a great idea- and wonderful network you have here!" ~Steve
"Thank You for starting The Professional Matrix. You are an inspiration. New workers
need quality affordable supervision - not $100 an hour fees!" ~ JE
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Sarah Anderson is a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker. She received her Bachelor's
of Social Work from Augsburg College in 1999 and her Master of Social Work from the College
of St. Catherine/University of St. Thomas School of Social Work in 2003.
Sarah's current practice focuses on geriatrics and adolescents specifically with grief, adjustment
difficulty, crisis intervention, depression, anxiety and dementia. She has experience in
inpatient mental health, hospitals, emergency rooms, nursing homes and assisted livings.
She has worked with the elderly, adults and adolescents. Currently she is the Program Director
for Psychiatric Recovery Senior Services in St. Paul, MN and provides psychotherapy for seniors
in assisted livings and in nursing homes. She also sees individuals and families in the
outpatient clinic.
Sarah also serves on the boards of The Minnesota Society for Clinical Social Work
(President-Elect 2009-2011) and the Coalition of Licensed Social Workers (since 2003).
In addition she is an Adjunct Faculty at CSC/UST School of Social Work where she teaches
Clinical Issues with the Elderly in the MSW program.
Hello and Welcome to The Professional Matrix,
I am a social worker. Rather, I am a proud social worker. I have found this profession
rewarding, dynamic, and challenging. While serving as the representative for the Minnesota
Society for Clinical Social Work on the Minnesota Coalition for Social Workers, I watched and
participated in the process that led to legislation that raised the standards for obtaining
social work licensure at all levels. I believe that the new standards for social workers will
make our profession stronger, and will better serve the people we work with everyday.
However, I felt, as did many others, concern for those new graduates who will need to meet
these standards. How will the practical aspects of this excellent law be implemented? How will
people find supervisors and how will they be able to pay for it? And, how can we help and
support those able to supervise in order to expand the resource of supervision?
There are approximately 11,000 social workers in Minnesota. All of us are the answer to these
questions. This fulfilling profession we belong to, have passion about, have experience in,
needs us to be a resource to its members. All of us have experience and knowledge, and sharing
that with others is beneficial for individuals as well as for the profession as a whole.
I started The Professional Matrix Inc, in 2008. The goal is to assist both supervisors
and supervisees connect with each other, offer affordable resources, meet the new requirements
for supervision/continuing education, and to make the process easier and more user friendly.
I hope that The Professional Matrix serves you well.
Sarah Anderson, MSW, LICSW