Our Internship Mission Statement:

We strive to provide students with the knowledge and first-hand experience needed to provide holistic ethical and equitable clinical services.
  
Our internship includes:
• An opportunity to to further develop clinical skills as a therapist
• A comprehensive overview of holistic strategies that improve mental health practiced in our facility
• Clinical supervision provided for clinical services with feedback
• Opportunities to further develop research and/or clinical skills through practical experiences in community settings
• Experience in administration and teachings of the logistics of providing mental health care

Our internship teaches:
• How to change the landscape of mental health and provide hospitable and comfortable care for clients
• The characteristics of a good therapist
• The knowledge and hands-on experience to perform psychological assessments, intakes and make appropriate referrals
• A complete understanding of the three components of evidence-based practices in psychology (EBPP)
• How to provide individual and group counseling to clients on a scheduled basis or through crisis intervention
• Holistic mental health and alternatives to standard CBT and DBT
... and much more!

Internship Expectations:
• Students are expected to commit at least 16 hours, and no more than 20 hours, per week at the internship site
• Students completing a clinical internship are expected to accrue at least 125 hours of direct face-to-face client contact hours
• All students must complete a total of 500 hours of supervised work by the end of the practicum/internship year
• Interns are expected to provide individual, group, couples, or family therapy; assessment and/or testing; diagnosis; consultation; and appropriate documentation